He starts in the role in February.
Dr Ganesh Nana will take up the position from January 31, 2021 for a first term of five years.
Hayden Munro was campaign manager for the Labour Party’s historic 2020 election victory.
International Kiwi tech entrepreneur Guy Horrocks will be an independent director from February 8, 2021.
Liz Fraser will be returning to MediaWorks from her current Air New Zealand role.
Five-time Olympian Barbara Kendall joins the board.
Nikki Dines has been appointed to the role, with effect from February 1, 2021,
Tammy Milani has been promoted to managing partner and Beatrice Bearne joins MetroEXP as account manager.
Canterbury exporter David Boyd becomes ExportNZ chair.
Simpson Grierson has promoted senior associate Bronwyn Heenan to special counsel.