John Beveridge will be subject to election at the next annual shareholder meeting, scheduled to be on November 7.
Experienced healthcare executive Russell Simpson took up the role with the Society on March 17.
Business Central has appointed Chris Langley as the new director.
Tech entrepreneur Max Polaczuk has got the new role.
GHD is a professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.
Change follows a full governance review at the organisation which aims to stir innovation across New Zealand.
Richard Wyeth will take over as Synlait chief executive in May.
Suneil Connor has been an NZFN board member since its inception.
Willie Hamilton brings more than 15 years of New Zealand litigation experience.
David Abercrombie retiring after more than 14 years at the helm.
