September 08, 2023

Freedom Lifestyle Villages appoints Julianne Keast as Chief Financial Officer

Freedom Lifestyle Villages has appointed Julianne Keast as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 01, 2023

Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Richard Paul as General Manager Property and Development

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Richard Paul as General Manager Property and Development following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

August 25, 2023

Seafood New Zealand appoints Greg Gent as Chair

Seafood New Zealand has appointed Greg Gent as Chair following a board search process conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

August 23, 2023

LIC appoints Kellie Burbidge as General Manager New Zealand Markets

LIC has appointed Kellie Burbidge as General Manager New Zealand Markets following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 14, 2023

Fonterra Co-operative appoints Fran Cook as General Manager Occupational Health

Fonterra Co-operative has appointed Fran Cook as General Manager Occupational Health following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 09, 2023

Asmuss appoints Glenn Rogers as General Manager Sales

Asmuss has appointed Glenn Rogers as General Manager Sales following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 31, 2023

Chubb Life New Zealand appoints Linley Wood as Non Executive Director

Chubb Life New Zealand (previously Cigna New Zealand) has appointed Linley Wood as a Non Executive Director following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

July 24, 2023

Summerset appoints Chris Lokum as General Manager People & Culture

Summerset has appointed Chris Lokum as General Manager People & Culture following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

July 20, 2023

SkyCity Entertainment Group intends to appoint Donna Cooper as Non Executive Director

SkyCity Entertainment Group intends to appoint Donna Cooper as Non Executive Director following a Director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 19, 2023

Ballance Agri-Nutrients appoints Kelvin Wickham as Chief Executive

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has appointed Kelvin Wickham as Chief Executive following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 17, 2023

Kiwibank appoints Jon Macdonald as Independent Director

Kiwibank have announced the appointment of Jon Macdonald as an Independent Director, as of 1 September, following a Director search led by SEQEL Partners.

July 06, 2023

Kiwibank appoints Anna Curzon as Independent Director

Kiwibank have announced the appointment of Anna Curzon as an Independent Director, as of 1 September, following a Director search led by SEQEL Partners. 

June 30, 2023

Channel Infrastructure appoints Alexa Preston as Chief Financial Officer

Channel Infrastructure has appointed Alexa Preston as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 28, 2023

Fletcher Building appoints Sandra Dodds as Non Executive Director

Fletcher Building have announced the appointment of Sandra Dodds as a Non Executive Director, as of 1 September, following a Director search led by SEQEL Partners.

June 23, 2023

Griffins Snacks appoints Andre Gargiulo as Managing Director

Griffin's Snacks has appointed Andre Gargiulo as Managing Director following an executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

June 07, 2023

Kiwibank appoints Kate Jorgensen as Independent Non Executive Director

Kiwibank has announced the appointment of Kate Jorgensen as an Independent Non Executive Director following a Director search led by SEQEL Partners. 

May 19, 2023

The New Zealand Merino Company appoints Angus Street as Chief Executive Officer

The New Zealand Merino Company has appointed Angus Street as Chief Executive Officer following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 10, 2023

Fonterra Brands NZ appoints Renee Milkop-Kerr as Director of Marketing

Fonterra Brands NZ has appointed Renee Milkop-Kerr as Director of Marketing following an executive search by SEQEL Partners.

May 05, 2023

Fonterra Co-operative appoints Suliana Mailangi as General Manager P&C NZ Manufacturing

Fonterra Co-operative has appointed Suliana Mailangi as General Manager P&C NZ Manufacturing following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 03, 2023

The a2 Milk Company appoints Kate Mitchell (nee Morrison) as Independent Non Executive Director

The a2 Milk Company has announced Kate Mitchell (nee Morrison) has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 June 2023, following an executive search by SEQEL Partners. 

May 01, 2023

Northleaf Capital Partners appoints Ken Tunnicliffe as Non Executive Director at Fortysouth

Northleaf Capital Partners has appointed Ken Tunnicliffe as their representative Non Executive Director on Fortysouth following a Director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

April 19, 2023

Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Mark Phillips as Chief Digital Officer

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Mark Phillips as Chief Digital Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

March 24, 2023

Onelink appoints Andrew Mitchell as General Manager

Onelink has appointed Andrew Mitchell as General Manager following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 20, 2023

Unison Networks appoints Jaun Park as Chief Executive Officer

Unison Networks has appointed Juan Park as Chief Executive Officer following a rigorous executive search and assessment process conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 15, 2023

Fourtysouth appoints Tim Miles as Chair

Fourtysouth has appointed Tim Miles as Chair following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 15, 2023

Alliance Group appoints Willie Wiese as Chief Executive

Alliance Group has appointed Willie Wiese as Chief Executive following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 27, 2023

Pāmu appoints Will Burrett as Chief Operating Officer

Pāmu has appointed Will Burrett as Chief Operating Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

February 07, 2023

Farro Fresh appoints Craig Williams as Chief Executive Officer

Farro Fresh has appointed Craig Williams as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 03, 2023

Fortysouth appoints Alex Ball as Chief Financial Officer

Fortysouth has appointed Alex Ball as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

February 01, 2023

EastPack appoints Mark Yeoman as an Independent Director

EastPack has appointed Mark Yeoman as an Independent Director following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 31, 2023

Fonterra Co-operative appoints Keith Muirhead as General Manager Talent Acquisition

Fonterra Co-operative has appointed Keith Muirhead as General Manager Talent Acquisition following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 27, 2023

BDO New Zealand appoints Tracy Ellis as Head of People & Capability

BDO New Zealand has appointed Tracy Ellis as Head of People & Capability following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 25, 2023

Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Monica Goldwater as Chief Nursing Officer

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Monica Goldwater as Chief Nursing Officer following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

January 23, 2023

Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Jo Fair as Chief of People and Culture

Southern Cross Healthcare has announced the appointment of Jo Fair as Chief of People and Culture following an appointment process facilitated by SEQEL Partners.

December 22, 2022

Fortysouth appoints Nick Clarke as Chief Executive Officer

Fortysouth has appointed Nick Clarke as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.  

December 20, 2022

Farmlands Co-operative Society appoints Blair Robinson as Chief Sales Officer

Farmlands Co-operative Society has appointed Blair Robinson as Chief Sales Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 17, 2022

Tasman Tanning Company to appoint Richie Smith as Non Executive Director

Tasman Tanning Company intend to appoint Richie Smith as a Non Executive Director following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 11, 2022

Power Farming appoints Tom Ruddenklau as Chief Executive - New Zealand

Power Farming has appointed Tom Ruddenklau as Chief Executive - New Zealand following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

November 03, 2022

ITM appoints Nick Olson as an Independent Director

ITM has announced the appointment of Nick Olson as an Independent Director following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 01, 2022

Synlait to appoint Paul Washer as Non Executive Director

Synlait has announced its intention to appoint Paul Washer as a Non Executive Director following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

October 11, 2022

Babbage Consultants appoints Craig Punt as Chief Financial Officer

Babbage Consultants has appointed Craig Punt as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

October 10, 2022

Ryman Healthcare appoints Di Walsh as Chief People & Safety Officer

Ryman Healthcare has appointed Di Walsh as Chief People & Safety Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 05, 2022

Auckland Writers Festival appoints Kathleen Drumm as Chief Executive

Auckland Writers Festival has appointed Kathleen Drumm as Chief Executive following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 03, 2022

Starship Foundation appoints Joanna Simon as Chief Executive Officer

Starship Foundation has appointed Joanna Simon as Chief Executive Officer after an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 29, 2022

FMG appoints Darrin Bull as Head of Strategy

FMG has appointed Darrin Bull as Head of Strategy after an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 27, 2022

FMG appoints Kim Grooby as Chief Claims Officer

FMG has appointed Kim Grooby as Chief Claims Officer after an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 23, 2022

Genesis Energy appoints Warwick Hunt as Non Executive Director

Genesis Energy has appointed Warwick Hunt as a Non Executive Director following a Director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 22, 2022

FMG appoints Alex Johnston as Chief Insurance Officer

FMG has appointed Alex Johnston as Chief Insurance Officer after an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 20, 2022

Chorus announces intention to appoint Will Irving as Non Executive Director

Chorus has advised that Will Irving will be standing for appointment as a Non Executive Director following a board director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 15, 2022

Kotahi appoints Mike Smith as General Manager Customer

Kotahi has appointed Mike Smith as General Manager Customer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 12, 2022

LIC appoints Dhaya Sivakumar as Chief Information Officer

LIC has appointed Dhaya Sivakumar as Chief Information Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 01, 2022

Scales Corporation appoints Miranda Burdon as an Independent Non Executive Director

Scales Corporation has appointed Miranda Burdon as an Independent Non Executive Director following a director search process conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 25, 2022

Champion Flour Milling appoints Chris Anderson as New Zealand Country Manager

Champion Flour Milling has appointed Chris Anderson as New Zealand Country Manager following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 25, 2022

Pāmu appoints Annabel Davies as Chief Sustainability and Risk Officer

Pāmu has appointed Annabel Davies as Chief Sustainability and Risk Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 25, 2022

Rabobank appoints Chris Black as Chair

Rabobank New Zealand has made the decision to appoint Chris Black as Chair following a board search process conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

August 05, 2022

Farmlands Co-operative Society appoints Rebecca Edwards as Chief People Officer

Farmlands Co-operative Society has appointed Rebecca Edwards as Chief People Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 01, 2022

Pacific Edge appoints Darrell Morgan as Chief Operating Officer

Pacific Edge Ltd has appointed Darrell Morgan as Chief Operating Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 29, 2022

Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as Chief Digital Officer

Foodstuffs South Island has appointed Shayne Tong as Chief Digital Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 11, 2022

Ballance Agri-Nutrients appoints Stuart Kay as Innovation Leader

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has appointed Stuart Kay as Innovation Leader following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 01, 2022

Quayside Holdings appoints Lyndon Settle as Chief Executive

Quayside Holdings has appointed Lyndon Settle as Chief Executive after an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 28, 2022

FMG appoints Glenn Croasdale as Chief Client Officer

FMG (Farmers Mutual Group) has appointed Glenn Croasdale as Chief Client Officer following an Executive Assessment process undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

June 07, 2022

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Mark Stewart as Chief Operating Officer

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Mark Stewart as Chief Operating Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 01, 2022

Tower appoints Greg Moore as Chief Digital & Data Officer

Tower has appointed Greg Moore as Chief Digital & Data Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 10, 2022

Chief Executive Officer - Starship Foundation

SEQEL Partners are delighted to be partnering with one of New Zealand’s highest profile charities, the Starship Foundation, to recruit their next Chief Executive Officer. 

May 04, 2022

Fonterra Co-operative appoints Simon Fenwick as Director Talent & Future Capabilities

Fonterra Co-operative has appointed Simon Fenwick as Director Talent & Future Capabilities following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

April 27, 2022

Super Liquor Holdings appoints Darren Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer

Darren Jacobs has been appointed as Super Liquor Holdings new Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 15, 2022

The Listed Investment Companies appoints Fiona Oliver as Non Executive Director

The Listed Investment Companies (NZX listed funds Kingfish, Barramundi and Marlin Global) announced the appointment of Fiona Oliver as a Non Executive Director, following a director search process undertaken by SEQEL Partners.  

March 10, 2022

Miraka appoints Karl Gradon as Chief Executive Officer

Miraka has appointed global food industry executive Karl Gradon as its new CEO following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

March 07, 2022

Genesis Energy appoints Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua as Non Executive Director

NZX listed Genesis Energy, one of New Zealand’s leading energy companies, has appointed Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua to the Board after a Director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 02, 2022

Organic Initiative (Oi) appoints Clare Morgan as Chief Executive Officer

Organic Initiative (Oi) have appointed Clare Morgan as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

February 28, 2022

Freightways appoints David Gibson as Independent Director

Freightways have announced the appointment of David Gibson as an Independent Director, effective 1 April 2022, following a Board appointment process conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

February 25, 2022

Fonterra Co-operative Council appoints Fred Ohlsson to the Milk Price Panel

Fonterra Co-operative Group has confirmed the appointment of Fred Ohlsson to the Milk Price Panel, as an appointee of the Fonterra Co-operative Council following a Director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 24, 2022

Bremworth appoints Katherine Turner as Independent Director

Katherine Turner has been appointed to the Board of premium wool carpets business, Bremworth, following a board director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 14, 2022

Fonterra Brands New Zealand appoints Guy Blaikie as Sales Director

Fonterra Brands New Zealand has appointed Guy Blaikie as Sales Director following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 10, 2022

Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Dr Dwayne Crombie as a Non Executive Director

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Dwayne Crombie as a Non Executive Director following a board director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 08, 2022

Fonterra appoints Helius Guimaraes as Chief Data Officer

Fonterra Co-operative has appointed Helius Guimaraes as Chief Data Officer following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

February 03, 2022

Southern Cross Healthcare Ltd appoints David Simpson as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer

Southern Cross Healthcare Ltd has appointed David Simpson as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer following an executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

February 02, 2022

Fonterra appoints Nikhil Fernandes as General Manager Planning and Scheduling

Nikhil Fernandes has been appointed as Fonterra Co-operative’s General Manager Planning and Scheduling following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 01, 2022

Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Manoj Patel as Chief Transformation Officer

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Manoj Patel as Chief Transformation Officer following a global executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

January 17, 2022

TAB NZ appoints Mike Tod as Chief Executive Officer

TAB NZ has appointed Mike Tod as Chief Executive Officer following an international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 17, 2021

Pāmu appoints Mark Leslie as Chief Executive Officer

Mark Leslie has been appointed as Pāmu’s new Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 16, 2021

Ballance Agri-Nutrients appoints Michele Kernahan as an Independent Director

Ballance Agri-Nutrients are delighted to announce the appointment of Michele Kernahan as Independent Director following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 13, 2021

The Piritahi Alliance appoints Graham Darlow as Independent Chair

The Piritahi Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Darlow as Independent Chair following a director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 06, 2021

T&G Fresh appoints Rod Gibson as Managing Director

New Zealand’s largest grower and distributor of fresh produce, T&G Fresh, has announced the appointment of its new Managing Director, Rod Gibson, following an executive search process by SEQEL Partners.

December 03, 2021

Milford Asset Management appoints Gavin Walker as Non Executive Director

Milford Asset Management are pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Walker to its Board following a Director search undertaken by SEQEL Partners. 

December 02, 2021

LIC appoints David Chin as Chief Executive Officer

LIC is pleased to announce the appointment of David Chin as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

December 01, 2021

Animates appoints Neil Cowie as Chief Executive Officer New Zealand

Animates is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Cowie as Chief Executive Officer NZ following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 30, 2021

Southern Cross announces intention to appoint Chris Black and David Bridgeman as Non Executive Directors

Southern Cross Medical Care Society has advised that Chris Black and David Bridgman will be seeking appointment as Non Executive Directors at December’s Annual General Meeting, following a director search undertaken by SEQEL Partners. 

November 29, 2021

SkyCity Entertainment Group announces the appointment of Julian Cook as Chair

SkyCity Entertainment Group has made the decision to appoint Julian Cook as Chair after a Chair assessment process conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

November 28, 2021

Piritahi Alliance appoints Peter Stratford as Health, Safety & Environment Manager

The Piritahi Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Stratford as Health, Safety & Environment Manager following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 22, 2021

BDO Auckland appoints Tim Jones as Chief Executive Officer

BDO Auckland are delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Jones as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 31, 2021

Datacom appoints Simon Hoole as General Manager Group Finance

Datacom are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Hoole as General Manager Group Finance following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 04, 2021

The Te Aranga Alliance appoints Rod James as Alliance General Manager

The Te Aranga Alliance are delighted to announce the appointment of Rod James as Alliance General Manager following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 27, 2021

Chorus to appoint Miriam Dean as Non Executive Director

Chorus has announced that Miriam Dean will be standing for appointment as a Non Executive Director at the October Annual Shareholders Meeting following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 23, 2021

Te Aranga Alliance appoints Mark Ratcliffe as Independent Chair

The Te Aranga Alliance are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Ratcliffe as Independent Chair following a board appointment process undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

September 21, 2021

MetService appoints Sean Davidson as Chief Digital Officer

MetService are delighted to announce the appointment of Sean Davidson as Chief Digital Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 19, 2021

Babbage Consultants appoints Jérôme Deperrois as Chief Executive Officer

Babbage Consultants are delighted to announce the appointment of Jérôme Deperrois as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 12, 2021

DLA Piper Appoints James Fletcher as Chief Operating Officer

DLA Piper are pleased to announce the appointment of James Fletcher as Chief Operating Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 10, 2021

Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd appoints Mary Devine as Chief Executive Officer

Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd has announced the appointment of Mary Devine as its new Chief Executive Officer following a global executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

September 09, 2021

MediaWorks appoints Skye Daniels as Chief Financial Officer

MediaWorks have appointed Skye Daniels as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

August 31, 2021

Seeka appoints Robert Farron as Independent Director

Seeka have announced the appointment of Robert Farron as an Independent Director, effective 1^st September 2021, following a Board appointment process conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 10, 2021

AIA New Zealand Appoints Marc Hale as Chief Technology Officer NZ

AIA New Zealand are delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Hale as Chief Technology Officer NZ following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

July 15, 2021

McKechnie Aluminium Solutions appoints Tony van Maanen as General Manager OMEGA

McKechnie Aluminium Solutions have appointed Tony van Maanen as General Manager OMEGA, following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 15, 2021

SEQEL Partners announce Andrea Gruber joining the team

SEQEL Partners are thrilled to announce Andrea Gruber has joined the team as an Associate.

July 11, 2021

Freightways appoints Fiona Oliver as Independent Director

Freightways have announced the appointment of Fiona Oliver as an Independent Director, effective 5 July 2021, following a Board appointment process conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 05, 2021

Plexure appoints André Gaylard as Chief Financial Officer

Plexure (NZX: PX1) has announced the appointment of André Gaylard as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

June 15, 2021

Plexure appoints Kathryn Byrne as Chief Strategy Officer

Plexure are delighted to announce the appointment of Kathryn Byrne as Chief Strategy Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 13, 2021

Alliance Group Limited appoints Kristian Saksida as Chief Financial Officer

Alliance Group, the world’s largest sheep meat exporter with revenues of circa $1.8b, has appointed Kristian Saksida as Chief Financial Officer following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 02, 2021

Farmlands Co-operative Society appoints Tanya Houghton as Chief Executive Officer

Farmlands Co-operative Society has recently appointed Tanya Houghton as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 01, 2021

Northland Waste appoints Campbell McNee as Chief Operating Officer

Northland Waste are delighted to announce the appointment of Campbell McNee as Chief Operating officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

April 15, 2021

Asmuss Steel & Flow Control Appoints Sonya Rose as General Manager People & Culture

Asmuss Steel & Flow Control has appointed Sonya Rose as General Manager People & Culture following an executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

March 29, 2021

SkyCity Entertainment Group Announces Intention to Appoint Three New Non-Executive Directors to Board

SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited has advised that it intends to appoint Silvana Schenone, Julian Cook, and Chad Barton as Non-Executive Directors to the SkyCity Board following a Director search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.  These appointments remain subject to approval by regulatory authorities in each of the gaming jurisdictions in which SkyCity operates, a process that normally takes some months to conclude. In the meantime, they will each be available to assist the SkyCity Board in an advisory capacity.

March 22, 2021

Fonterra Appoints Scott Pyles as Chief Technology Officer

Fonterra Co-operative are delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Pyles as Chief Technology Officer following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 12, 2021

MediaWorks Appoints Nagaja Sanatkumar as an Independent Director

MediaWorks NZ have announced the appointment of Nagaja Sanatkumar as an Independent Director, following a Board appointment process conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 22, 2021

Plexure Appoints Paula Williams as People & Culture Director

Plexure are delighted to announce the appointment of Paula Williams as People & Culture Director following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 18, 2021

SkyCity Appoints Julie Amey as Chief Financial Officer

SkyCity Entertainment Group (SkyCity) announce the appointment of Julie Amey as their new Chief Financial Officer, following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 15, 2021

AONZ Appoints MJ Loza as Chief Executive Officer

Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates (AONZ) has announced the appointment of MJ Loza as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners

February 09, 2021

SEQEL Partners announce Jenny Rawson joining the team and Sue Marsh's retirement

SEQEL Partners are pleased to announce Jenny Rawson has joined the team as an Executive Assistant. 

February 09, 2021

Freightways Announce Mark Cairns as a Non Executive Director

Freightways are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Cairns to its Board as an Independent Director effective 1 April 2021, following a Board appointment process undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

February 08, 2021

Kiwi Property Appoints Steve Penny as General Manager Funds Management

Kiwi Property has appointed Steve Penney as General Manager Funds Management following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 19, 2021

Fonterra Appoints Kate Daly as Human Resources Director

Fonterra Co-operative are delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Daly to the position of Human Resources Director, COO, reporting to Fraser Whineray following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 17, 2021

Vista Group International Limited Appoints James Miller as Non Executive Director

Vista Group International Limited (NZX & ASX:VGL) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Miller as an Independent Director

January 11, 2021

​Plexure Appoints Russell Harwood as Customer Success Director

Plexure are delighted to announce the appointment of Russell Harwood as Customer Success Director following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 24, 2020

Fonterra Appoints Thomas Willig as Chief Information Security Officer

Fonterra are delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Willig as Chief Information Security Officer following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 17, 2020

​SkyCity Appoints Michael Ahearne as Chief Executive

SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of Michael Ahearne as Chief Executive after a comprehensive Assessment and Transition process undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

November 16, 2020

Contact Energy Appoints Rukumoana Schaafhausen as a Non-Executive Director

We are delighted to congratulate Rukumoana Schaafhausen who will join the Board of Contact Energy as an Independent Director following a Director search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 15, 2020

Vincent Capital Appoints Mike Allen and Paul Duffy as Independent Advisors.

Vincent Capital are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Allen and Paul Duffy as Independent Advisors, following an appointment process undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

November 09, 2020

Sime Darby Motors New Zealand Appoints Tim Grove as Head of Property

Sime Darby Motors New Zealand has appointed Tim Grove as their new Head of Property.

November 02, 2020

​Vista Group Appoints Claudia Batten as an Non-Executive Director

Vista Group International Limited (NZX & ASX:VGL) has appointed Los Angeles based Kiwi, Claudia Batten, as an Independent Non-Executive Director following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 27, 2020

Spencer Henshaw Appoints Mark Ratcliff as Chair

Spencer Henshaw are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Ratcliffe as Chair following an executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

October 22, 2020

​BDO New Zealand Appoint Duncan Smith as the National Chief Operating Officer

BDO New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Smith as the National Chief Operating Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 15, 2020

MediaWorks Appoints Cam Wallace as Chief Executive Officer

The MediaWorks Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Cam Wallace as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 27, 2020

PF Olsen Appoints Ross Larcombe as Chief Executive

The PF Olsen Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Ross Larcombe as Chief Executive following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 27, 2020

​​Port of Tauranga Limited​ Confirms Leonard Sampson as Chief Executive Officer

Port of Tauranga Limited has confirmed Leonard Sampson as the company’s new Chief Executive, following a CEO succession and assessment process facilitated by SEQEL Partners.

September 14, 2020

Kiwibank Appoints Mary-Jane Daly as a Non-Executive Director

Kiwibank are delighted to announce the appointment of Mary-Jane Daly to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, following an appointment process facilitated by SEQEL Partners.

September 01, 2020

Skellerup Appoints Paul Shearer as a Non-Executive Director

Skellerup Holdings Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Shearer to its Board as an Independent Director, following an executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

August 18, 2020

Go Bus New Zealand Appoints Nicky Harrison as Human Resources Director

Go Bus New Zealand are delighted to announce the appointment of Nicky Harrison as Human Resources Director following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 03, 2020

Piritahi Appoints Mat Tucker as Alliance General Manager

The Piritahi Alliance Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Mat Tucker to the role of Alliance General Manager following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 28, 2020

Fonterra Appoints Jackie Herd as General Manager Operational Safety

Fonterra is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacqueline “Jackie” Herd as General Manager Operational Safety following a global executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 10, 2020

​​Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd​ Appoints David Healy as Chief Digital Officer

Ballance Agri-Nutrients are delighted to announce the appointment of David Healy as Chief Digital Officer following an international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 12, 2020

Ideal Electrical Suppliers New Zealand Appoint Craig Johnson as Chief Financial Officer

Ideal Electrical Suppliers New Zealand (NZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Johnson as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 06, 2020

Douglas Pharmaceuticals Appoints Henry Jackson as Group General Manager Technical Services

Douglas Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Jackson as Group General Manager Technical Services following an international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 04, 2020

Chorus Appoints Kate Jorgensen as Non Executive Director

Chorus, New Zealand’s leading broadband infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Kate Jorgensen as a Non-Executive Director, following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners. Kate will also become a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee from 1 July 2020.

April 29, 2020

SEQEL Partners Announces Charlotte Leece Joining the Team

SEQEL Partners is delighted to announce Charlotte Leece is joining the team as an Associate, as the firm continues to invest in capability across Executive Search and Board Appointments.  

April 06, 2020

Frucor Suntory Appoints Darren Fullerton as Chief Executive Officer

Frucor Suntory has announced the appointment of Darren Fullerton as Chief Executive Officer following an international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.  Darren replaces Jonathan Moss who has led the company since 2015.  

April 02, 2020

Rabobank New Zealand Appoints Brent Goldsack as Non-Executive Director

Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced the appointment of Brent Goldsack as a Non-Executive Director for their New Zealand entity, following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 03, 2020

Port of Tauranga Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Commercial Leader

Port of Tauranga Limited has appointed two new members to their Executive Team following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 01, 2020

The Griffin’s Food Company Appoints Jeremy Boucher as Sales Director.

The Griffin’s Food Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Boucher as Sales Director following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

February 01, 2020

Ngāhūia Group Appoints Daniel Hepstead as Chief Financial Officer

Ngāhūia Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Daniel Hempstead as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 15, 2020

​​Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd Appoints Jackie Rich as General Manager People & Capability

Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd are proud to announce the appointment of Jackie Rich as General Manager People & Capability following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 01, 2020

Freightways Appoints Stephan Deschamps as Chief Financial Officer.

Stephan Deschamps has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for NZX-listed Freightways Group following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

December 15, 2019

Netlogix New Zealand Appoints Anthony Self as Chief Financial Officer

Netlogix New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Self as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 12, 2019

Holmes Group Appoint Tim Lewis as Chief Financial Officer

Holmes Group have announced the appointment of Tim Lewis as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

December 01, 2019

Metlifecare Appoints Matt Wickham as General Manager Development

Matt Wickham has been appointed General Manager Development for Metlifecare following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 31, 2019

​Business at the Speed of Coffee Episode 15 James Sleigh from SEQEL

James Sleigh of SEQEL Partners was recently interviewed by Face TV (New Zealand) in its Business at the Speed of Coffee show, hosted by Kim Campbell, to discuss executive search and CEO/c-suite appointments in New Zealand.

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October 01, 2019

Chorus NZ Limited Appoints Sue Bailey as a Non Executive Director

Sydney resident, Sue Bailey, has been appointed to the Board of Chorus, following a search process undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

October 01, 2019

Search Interrupted: The Changing New Zealand Board & Executive Talent Landscape

SEQEL Partners completed a significant market research project identifying the key challenges and opportunities facing NZ Inc in Board, Chief Executive and Executive appointments. If you are interested in a copy, please see the PDF below: 

SEQEL Search Interrupted Research Report 

September 30, 2019

Triton Hearing Appoints Debra Brooks as Head of Marketing

Triton Hearing have announced the appointment of Debra Brooks as Head of Marketing following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 23, 2019

Russell McVeagh Appoints Ben McLaren as Chief Financial Officer

Russell McVeagh have announced the appointment of Ben McLaren as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 18, 2019

FMI Building Innovation appoints Hanre Becker as Chief Financial Officer

FMI Building Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of Hanre Becker as Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 15, 2019

Sealord Announces Chief Executive Succession

Sealord Group Ltd, the deep sea fishing and aquaculture business, have announced the Chief Executive Officer succession with the current CEO, Steve Yung, stepping down in October 2020.

September 01, 2019

Precinct Properties Appoints Anne Urlwin as Non-Executive Director

Today NZX listed Precinct Properties announced the appointment of Anne Urlwin as an Independent Director, effective 16 September 2019, following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 01, 2019

ASB Appoints David Wills as Chief Technology Officer

As Chief Technology Officer, David Wills will be accountable for driving ASB’s Engineering and Architecture functions. Leading a large team, David will continue to drive the Bank’s adoption of new ways of working into the everyday activities of the Technology team.

August 21, 2019

Asmuss Group Appoints Shane Watkin as General Manager – Branch Networks

Shane Watkin has been appointed General Manager – Branch Networks for the Asmuss Group following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

August 13, 2019

IAG Appoints Chris Trigg as EGM – Technology Operations, Risk & Controls

Multinational insurance company Insurance Australia Group Limited, has appointed Chris Trigg as Executive General Manager – Technology Operations, Risk & Controls following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 10, 2019

Vista Group appoints Matthew Cawte as Chief Financial Officer

Vista has appointed Matthew Cawte as Chief Financial Officer after an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

July 10, 2019

AIA / Sovereign Appoints Tracey Cross as Non Executive Director

AIA New Zealand / Sovereign, New Zealand’s largest life insurance business has appointed Tracey Cross as a Non Executive Director. 

June 19, 2019

Mars NZ appoints Shannon Watts as Marketing Director

Mars New Zealand has appointed Shannon Watts as Marketing Director following an Executive Search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 19, 2019

Ballance Agri-Nutrients Appoints Shane Dufaur as General Manager Operations & Supply Chain

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has appointed Shane Dufaur as General Manager Operations & Supply Chain, following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 11, 2019

Ballance Agri-Nutrients Appoints Matt Skilton as Chief Financial Officer

Matt Skilton has been part of the executive team of a number of Fletcher business units since 2015, including key financial positions with the Distribution division and more recently the Building Products division.

June 05, 2019

Russell McVeagh Appoints Kate Weaver as General Manager of Human Resources

Russell McVeagh has appointed Kate Weaver as General Manager Human Resources following an Executive Search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 01, 2019

Metlifecare Appoints Sandra King as General Manager of Sales

NZX listed retirement village and aged care provider Metlifecare has appointed Sandra King as General Manager Sales, following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 13, 2019

Vector Appoints Jason Hollingworth as Chief Financial Officer

Electricity, gas, energy services and telecommunications company Vector has appointed Jason Hollingworth as Chief Financial Officer after an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

March 04, 2019

Fairview Systems Appoints Jérôme Deperrois as Chief Executive Officer

Fairview Systems is pleased to announce Jérôme Deperrois has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer following an Executive Search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

March 01, 2019

Rangatira Appoints David Gibson and Cathy Quinn as Non-Executive Directors

Rangatira has announced the appointment of David Gibson and Cathy Quinn as Non Executive Directors, following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 14, 2019

Vector appoints Fiona Michel as Chief People Officer

Vector is pleased to announce Fiona Michel has been appointed into the newly created executive role of Chief People Officer, following an Executive Search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 13, 2019

Animates New Zealand Appoints Rod Gibson as Chief Executive Officer

Animates New Zealand is pleased to announce Rod Gibson has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer following an Executive Search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 05, 2019

Transpower Appoints Gordon Davidson as Chief Financial Officer

Transpower has recently appointed Gordon Davidson as Chief Financial officer following a search process conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

January 11, 2019

The Griffins Food Company appoints Dan Gilbert as Managing Director

Iconic New Zealand food company, Griffins, has appointed Dan Gilbert as Managing Director following an international search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

January 02, 2019

Equipment Leasing & Finance Holdings Appoints Jason Bloom as Group Chief Financial Officer

Equipment Leasing & Finance Holdings has appointed Jason Bloom as Group Chief Financial Officer following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 31, 2018

Tourism Holdings Appoints Jennifer Bunbury as Chief Financial Officer

Tourism Holdings Limited has appointed Jennifer Bunbury (Jen) as Chief Financial Officer after an executive search process run by SEQEL Partners.

December 20, 2018

SKYCITY Appoints Peter Alexander as Chief Property Officer

Today SKYCITY Entertainment Group announced the appointment of Peter Alexander to the role of Chief Property Officer, following an international search conducted by SEQEL Partners. Peter will report to Chief Executive Graeme Stephens and oversee an Australasian development pipeline of circa $1.5b. SKYCITY’s NZX/ASX announcement follows.

December 03, 2018

ASB Appoints David Bullock as EGM Technology & Operations

David Bullock has been appointed to the role of Executive General Manager Technology and Operations at ASB after an international search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 01, 2018

Colonial Motor Group Appoints John Journee as a Non-Executive Director

Colonial Motor Group has announced the appointment of John Journee as a Non-Executive Director following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 23, 2018

SEQEL Partners marks 10 year anniversary with founders transition

SEQEL Partners is celebrating our 10 year Anniversary this month and is marking this major milestone with some significant changes

October 26, 2018

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Appoints Lyndal York as Chief Financial Officer

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, New Zealand’s largest market cap company, has appointed Lyndal York as Chief Financial Officer following a successful global search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 26, 2018

Refining NZ Appoints James Miller as a Non-Executive Director

Today NZX listed Refining NZ announced the appointment of James Miller as an Independent Director following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 22, 2018

ASB appoints Jeanette Kehoe-Perkinson as Executive General Manager, People

ASB has recently announced the appointment of Jeanette Kehoe-Perkinson as the new Executive General Manager, People after an extensive national and international search conducted by SEQEL.

September 17, 2018

Russell McVeagh Appoints Jo Avenell as Chief Executive

Russell McVeagh has recently announced the appointment of Jo Avenell as Chief Executive after an extensive national and international search conducted by SEQEL.

September 10, 2018

Ballance Agri-Nutrients appoints Tony van der El as General Manager On Shore Supply Chain

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has announced the appointment of Tony van der El to the newly created General Manager On Shore Supply Chain position.

September 01, 2018

Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) Appoints Chris Alderson as Chief Executive Officer

Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Alderson as Chief Executive Officer following an execute search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 30, 2018

MercyAscot Appoints Ian England as Chief Executive Officer

MercyAscot, one of New Zealand’s leading private healthcare providers has appointed returning New Zealand hospital leader Ian England as Chief Executive.

August 29, 2018

Vector Appoints Colin Daly as Chief executive Officer of E-Co Products Group

Vector has today announced the appointment of Colin Daly to the position of Chief Executive Officer for E-Co Products Groups Limited, better known as HRV, after a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

July 23, 2018

Rangatira Private Equity Appoints Mark Dossor as Chief Executive

Rangatira has recently announced the appointment of Mark Dossor as Chief Executive following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 20, 2018

Alliance Group Appoints Shane Kingston as General Manager Sales

Alliance Group, the world’s largest sheepmeat exporter, has appointed Irishman Shane Kingston, as General Manager Sales after a global search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

June 10, 2018

City Rail Link Limited Appoints Sean Sweeney as Chief Executive of NZ’s largest infrastructure project

City Rail Link Limited has recently announced the appointment of Dr Sean Sweeney as Chief Executive after a global search conducted by SEQEL.

June 08, 2018

Evolve Education Group Appoints Rosanne Graham as Chief Executive Officer

Rosanne Graham has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of NZX listed Evolve Education Group.

June 08, 2018

Investore Property Appoints Grainne Troute as Non Executive Director

Investore Property, a leading New Zealand property fund has appointed Grainne Troute as a Non Executive Director following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 01, 2018

AIA Appoints Rob McDonald to the Board of Sovereign

AIA has recently announced the appointment of Rob McDonald to the Board of Sovereign, a business which it has recently acquired from Commonwealth Bank Group, following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

May 01, 2018

Kaingaroa Timberlands Appoint Sheridan Broadbent and Brian Roche as Non-Executive Directors

Kaingaroa Timberlands has announced the appointment of Brian Roche and Sheridan Broadbent as Non-Executive Directors, following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

April 27, 2018

Fonterra Brands New Zealand Appoints Dr. Beatrijs van Liedekerke as General Manager Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory

Fonterra Brands, the New Zealand consumer products division of Fonterra Co-operative, recently appointed Dr Beatrijs van Liedekerke as General Manager Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory (FSQR).

April 08, 2018

Chorus Appoints Elaine Campbell as General Counsel and Company Secretary

Elaine Campbell will be appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary at Chorus from mid-August 2018.

March 26, 2018

Fidelity Life Assurance Company Appoints Simon Pennington as Chief Financial Officer

Fidelity Life Assurance Company Limited (“Fidelity Life”) recently announced the appointment of Simon Pennington as Chief Financial Officer following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 22, 2018

Fonterra Cooperative Group Appoints Rob McGill as General Manager Strategic Pricing, Global Foodservices

Fonterra is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob McGill as General Manager of Strategic Pricing for the Global Foodservice division, following an international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 15, 2018

Harbour Asset Management Appoints Linda Jenkinson as Non-Executive Director

Harbour Asset Management has announced the appointment of Linda Jenkinson as an Independent Director following a executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 15, 2018

Douglas Pharmaceuticals Appoints Jo Copeland as General Manager Human Resources

Douglas Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Copeland as General Manager Human Resources following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 01, 2018

EnviroNZ Appoints Chris Aughton as Chief Executive

EnviroNZ has appointed Chris Aughton as Chief Executive following an international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

January 01, 2018

Treescape Appoints James Fletcher as Chief Executive Officer

Treescape announces the appointment of James Fletcher as Chief Executive following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 12, 2017

Holmes Group appoints Graham Darlow as Chair of Holmes Consulting

Holmes Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Darlow as Independent Chair of the subsidiary company, Holmes Consulting, following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 04, 2017

Westland Milk Products Appoints Jeffrey Goodwin as General Manager Sales

Westland Milk has appointed Australian Jeffrey Goodwin as General Manager Sales, following an extensive international search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 30, 2017

SEQEL Appointee Rob Campbell Wins NZSA Beacon Award

The Chairman of Tourism Holdings and Summerset Group, and Chairman Elect of SkyCity, Rob Campbell, has been awarded the New Zealand Shareholders Association (NZSA) Beacon Award for 2017.

November 27, 2017

Alliance Appoints Willie Wiese as General Manager Manufacturing

Alliance has announced the appointment of Willie Wiese as General Manager Manufacturing, following an extensive international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

November 23, 2017

ITM Appoints Darrin Hughes as Chief Executive Officer

The ITM Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Darrin Hughes as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search undertaken by SEQEL Partners.

November 20, 2017

Wellington Electricity Appoints Clive Smith as Chief Financial Officer

Wellington Electricity has recently announced the appointment of Clive Smith following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 31, 2017

The Griffin’s Food Company Appoints Deanne Schoeman as Head of Human Resources

The Griffin’s Food Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Deanne Schoeman as Human Resources Director, following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 23, 2017

Fonterra Appoints Troy Donovan as Manager Capital Projects

Fonterra is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Donovan as the Manager for Capital Projects based in Waikato, following an international executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 02, 2017

Alliance Group Appoints Gijs Faber as General Manager Supply Chain

Alliance Group, the world’s largest sheep meat exporter, has appointed Gijs Faber as General Manager Supply Chain after a global search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

October 02, 2017

Fidelity Life Appoints Adrian Riminton as General Manager Distribution

Fidelity Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Riminton as General Manager Distribution following an executive search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

September 26, 2017

SEQEL hosts Jacinda Ardern at Human Resources Leaders Lunch

Jacinda Ardern, was guest speaker at SEQEL’s Human Resources Director Leadership Luncheon.  Ms Ardern shared her thoughts her vision for New Zealand and the interplay between business and social issues with the group.

September 04, 2017

Mercury Appoints Scott St John as a Non-Executive Director

Mercury Chair Joan Withers recently announced that Scott St John will be appointed as a Non Executive Director, following a search conducted by SEQEL partners.   

September 01, 2017

BNZ Insurance Appoints Fiona Oliver as a Non-Executive Director

BNZ Insurance has announced the appointment of Fiona Oliver as a Non Executive Director following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

August 30, 2017

SEQEL Comment in 2017 Herald Chief Executive Salary Survey

SEQEL Partner James Sleigh noted that “the New Zealand market puts less emphasis on annual base salary hikes and a greater emphasis on creating value for shareholders than the Australia market”.

August 15, 2017

Evolve Education Group Appoint Anthony Quirk and Lynda Reid as Non-Executive Directors

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of Anthony Quirk and Lynda Reid as directors to the board of Evolve Education Group, one of New Zealand’s leading early childhood education service organisations.

August 02, 2017

Metlifecare Appoints Mark Binns and Rod Snodgrass as Non-Executive Directors

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of Mark Binns and Rod Snodgrass as independent directors to the board of Metlifecare, one of New Zealand’s largest retirement village providers.

July 31, 2017

SkyCity Name Rob Campbell as Chairman Designate

SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced it’s new director Rob Campbell is to replace Chris Moller who will retire from New Zealand’s only listed casino company at the end of this year.

June 15, 2017

Chorus Appoints Shaun Philp as General Manager Human Resources

Shaun Philp will be appointed General Manager Human Resources at Chorus from early September 2017.

June 07, 2017

Metlifecare Appoints Richard Thomson as Chief Financial Officer

Metlifecare, the publicly-listed retirement lifestyle company, has appointed Richard Thomson as their new Chief Financial Officer.

June 05, 2017

Westland Milk Products Appoints Dorian Devers as Chief Financial Officer

Westland, New Zealand’s second largest dairy cooperative, has appointed Dorian Devers to its executive team reporting to Chief Executive, Toni Brendish.

April 20, 2017

ASX/NZX Announcement – Intention to Appoint Rob Campbell to SKYCITY Board

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited advises that it intends to appoint Rob Campbell as a non-executive director to the SKYCITY board, following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

April 04, 2017

The Comfort Group Appoints Kim Ellis as Chairman

Kim Ellis has been appointed Chairman of the privately owned Comfort Group following a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

February 20, 2017

Vista Appoints Cristiano Nicolli as a Non-Executive Director

Cris Nicolli has been appointed as an Independent Non Executive Director of New Zealand software business, Vista Group.

January 20, 2017

Allegro Private Equity Appoints Bryn Harrison as Chief Executive of Carpet Court

SEQEL has assisted in the appointment of Bryn Harrison as Chief Executive of Carpet Court for leading private equity firm, Allegro. 

January 16, 2017

BNZ Appoints Louis Hawke as a Non-Executive Director

Louis Hawke has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of BNZ, effective 1 February 2017, via a search conducted by SEQEL Partners.

December 20, 2016

Steel & Tube Appoints Susan Paterson as Chair Designate

Susan Paterson has recently been appointed NZX listed Steel & Tube Holdings as Chair Designate, via a search run by SEQEL Partners. The NZ Herald article from December 21, 2016 relating to this appointment follows.

November 20, 2016

Metlifecare Appoints Huma Faruqui as General Manager Human Resources

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of Huma Faruqui as General Manager Human Resources at Metlifecare, reporting to Chief Executive Glen Sowry.

October 20, 2016

Chorus Appoints Mark Cross as a Non-Executive Director

SEQEL has recently appointed Mark Cross to the Board of NZX20 company, Chorus.

August 20, 2016

Frucor Appoints Kevin Bowler as their New Zealand Chief Executive Officer

Frucor Beverages has appointed Kevin Bowler to run the New Zealand business.

August 12, 2016

Westland Milk Products Appoints Toni Brendish as Chief Executive Officer

Westland Milk Products has appointed Australian Toni Brendish to run New Zealand’s second largest dairy cooperative. 

July 29, 2016

SEQEL Hosts Incoming Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy

Dame Patsy Reddy, New Zealand’s incoming Governor General, was guest speaker at SEQEL’s Human Resources Director Leadership Luncheon. Ms Reddy shared her thoughts on her new remit and provided some insights from her broad corporate and public sector governance background. She commences her role in September.

July 09, 2016

Fidelity Life Appoints Nadine Tereora as Chief Executive Officer

SEQEL has assisted in the appointment of Nadine Tereora as Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Life.

June 06, 2016

BNZ Appoints Kevin Kenrick as a Non-Executive Director

Kevin Kenrick is to join the board of BNZ, the New Zealand subsidiary of National Australia Bank on July 1st, following a search conducted by SEQEL.

May 30, 2016

Freightways Appoints Peter Kean as a Non-Executive Director

NZX Listed company, Freightways, one of New Zealand’s leading integrated transport firms, has appointed Peter Kean to its board in a search managed by SEQEL.

February 20, 2016

Sealord Appoints Rui Ventura as General Manager Operations

SEQEL has assisted in the appointment of South African born Rui Ventura as General Manager Operations of Sealord Group.

January 30, 2016

BNZ Appoints Bruce Hassall as a Non-Executive Director

BNZ today announced that PwC Chief Executive Officer and Senior Partner Bruce Hassall has been appointed to the BNZ board of directors, with effect from 21 December, 2015.

November 30, 2015

Cure Kids Appoints Frances Benge as Chief Executive Officer

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of Frances Benge to Cure Kids as Chief Executive Officer.

November 20, 2015

Metlifecare Limited Appoints Glen Sowry as Chief Executive

Glen Sowry has been appointed Chief Executive of Metlifecare Limited, following a search conducted by SEQEL. 

November 10, 2015

Chorus Appoints Glen Thomas as Head of Strategy

Glen Thomas has recently been appointed to Chorus as Head of Strategy.

October 20, 2015

Douglas Pharmaceuticals Appoints Scott Sherriff as Chief Commercial Officer

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of Scott Sherriff as Chief Commercial Officer at Douglas Pharmaceuticals. 

October 10, 2015

Chorus Appoints Murray Jordan as a Non-Executive Director

Murray Jordan has recently been appointed to the Board of Chorus in a search conducted by SEQEL.

October 01, 2015

Freightways Appoints Mark Rushworth as a Non-executive Director

Mark Rushworth has been appointed to the Board of Freightways after a search conducted by SEQEL Partners. 

September 20, 2015

Sky Network Television Appoints Susan Paterson as a Non-Executive Director

Susan Paterson has 19 years of experience as a professional director. She has a Bachelor of Pharmacy and practiced as a pharmacist before moving into management roles in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

April 20, 2015

BNZ Appoints Mai Chen as a Non-Executive Director

Mai Chen has been recently appointed to the Board of BNZ following a search by SEQEL

April 10, 2015

Chorus Appoints Patrick Strange as a Non-Executive Director

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of Dr Patrick Strange to the Chorus Board.

December 20, 2014

Alliance Group Appoints David Surveyor as Chief Executive

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of David Surveyor as the new Chief Executive for Alliance Group. David has gained a wealth of experience in B2B sales and marketing, distribution and leaderships roles. David’s portfolio includes leadership roles at BlueScope Steel and Laminex. Most recently he ran Aus$750m Laminex Australia, part of Fletcher Building.

November 20, 2014

Comfort Group Appoints Gareth Edgecombe as Chief Executive Officer

SEQEL has facilitated the appointment of Gareth Edgecombe as Chief Executive Officer of Comfort Group, an iconic $500m Australasian consumer products business which includes Sleepmaker, Sleephead, Simmons and more. Gareth Edgecombe is a highly experienced senior executive who has gained international experience with Coca Cola and Campbell Arnotts.