Paula Steed had a 25-year career in financial services and banking, including with AMP, ANZ and ASB.
Current CFO Howard Long resigns and Richard Chew is appointed at the company.
Sue Keppel to retire after 12 years in the role.
Dr Yoram Benit will continue as Tait CEO.
Tori Colebourne was previously head of growth at Spark Business Group’s AI and data analytics business, Qrious.
Dean Hegarty and Estelle Parker will share the top role from their respective bases either side of the Tasman.
She will be returning to New Zealand to take up the role by May 1, 2024.
Business Events Industry Aotearoa is the official membership-based association of New Zealand's business events sector.
Jerem Wylie is new CEO, but Ross Kane will remain on the board as a non-executive director.
Sonia Eland will be based in Sydney.
