Paula Steed had a 25-year career in financial services and banking, including with AMP, ANZ and ASB.
Todd Hunter replaces Mark Mountcastle as chair.
UPDATE: Michael Ahearne will leave the casino group at the end of March 2024, six months too soon to benefit from share rights awarded as an incentive to stay in the job.
He will depart the airport at Christmas and join Datacom in March.
Geetesh Raniga joins audit practice from Baker Tilly Staples Rodway.
The Utilities Disputes Board welcomes Mallon while paying tribute to former commissioner Mary Ollivier.
The former BNZ chief is retiring after 17 years with NAB.
The appointment is for two roles: as Marsh McLennan NZ chief executive, and Marsh NZ president.
Tracey Taylor will commence her role on October 2, 2023.
The former Cabinet minister will be its new commercial director, based in Wellington.