Keren Blakey was most recently chair of PwC New Zealand.
Keren Blakey.
Health insurer Southern Cross has appointed Keren Blakey to its board.
Blakey was most recently chair of PwC New Zealand and was a PwC partner for 18 years. She also serves on the Financial Markets Authority’s Auditor Oversight Committee and is a trustee of the University of Auckland Foundation.
Chris Black, chair of the Southern Cross Medical Care Society board, said Blakey brought considerable governance experience, deep audit and risk expertise to the organisation. She also had a collaborative leadership style developed over three decades, supporting organisations through complexity and change.
“As a member-driven Friendly Society, Keren’s focus on ethical leadership, strong governance frameworks and future-focused strategy will add valuable perspective to our board and the broader Society.”
Blakey is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
Her appointment is effective from February 1.
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