Paula Steed had a 25-year career in financial services and banking, including with AMP, ANZ and ASB.
Laurence Kubiak replaces interim chair Graeme Kirkpatrick.
The appointment is effective immediately but will be ratified at the AGM.
Matthew Ward has taken on the role.
Laurence Kubiak takes on the role.
Mark Ratcliffe has served on the First Gas board since 2016.
Joe McCollum is the new chief people officer Larry De Shon and Dean Bracewell join board.
New head of finance boosts Facteon’s executive team.
Both Claire Shaw and Jason Woolley have worked closely with the executive for some years.
Jane Sweeney will be chair and Carolyn Kerr has been appointed MD.