He starts in the role in February.
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.
McLachlan is retiring after nearly seven years in the role.
Corin Maberly is a partner in the Auckland office.
Elena Trout re-elected, Paul Goodeve and Ken Sutherland join the board.
Kerry Boielle will take up the role with the bank in January 2024.
Hugh Stevens joins ambitious Australian firm as New Zealand executive director.