Wendy Venter brings deep expertise across governance, risk management, and assurance.
Wendy Venter.
The External Reporting Board (XRB) has appointed Wendy Venter as its incoming chief executive. Venter will replace April Mackenzie, who announced in August her intention to step down at the end of a five-year term.
Venter is an independent director with governance and advisory roles with GNS Science, the Nikau Foundation, Stats NZ, the Treasury, and Development West Coast and brings deep expertise across governance, risk management, and assurance.
She is also no stranger to the world of standard setting, having been a member of the XRB’s audit and assurance board since July 2022. Previous roles include partner at EY, deputy chief executive with the Ministry of Social Development, and Assistant Auditor-General.
XRB chair Michele Embling said the appointment followed an extensive recruitment process.
“We are delighted to have someone of Wendy’s calibre and experience join the XRB.
“Thanks to the outstanding efforts of April Mackenzie, who has agreed to stay on to complete the soon to-be released climate consultation, Wendy takes up the reigns of an organisation in extremely good health,” Embling said.
Venter will commence the role on January 15, 2025.
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