Jade Kennedy has more than 25 years of professional services experience, including more than 20 years in Big 4 audit.
Ankit Gupta, who only joined the firm six months ago, will lead the region from New Zealand.
Susie Darling has worked on some of New Zealand’s best-known advertising campaigns.
Hannah Turton is experienced in handling large, complex transactions in both New Zealand and the UK.
Ken Shirley will replace Doug Leeder, who is retiring.
Gary Elmes currently serves as the general manager digital at Port of Auckland.
Natalie Berkett, Alan Williams, Seshani Bala, and Evan Bateup.
Roy Cross will rejoin the firm to focus on Australasian equities and Ryan Barnes joins as equity analyst.
Edward (Ed) Eisdell-Moore operates within DLA Piper’s global Intellectual Property and Technology practice.
Steve Penney most recently served as chief financial officer at Kiwi Property Group.