Launched earlier this year, Cuncannon is a boutique litigation and class action firm.
The former Cabinet minister will be its new commercial director, based in Wellington.
Tim Grafton will leave the role next April.
Former IBM managing director and NZTech board member Mike Smith takes up the role.
Priority One is the Western Bay of Plenty’s economic development agency.
Scott Weenink has stepped down as chair to focus on his new role as CEO of New Zealand Cricket.
Experienced director Jim Sybertsma will join the board from October.
Wellington Zoo chief executive, Karen Fifield MNZM is the first New Zealander to hold the global post.
The network television provider has appointed Ciara McGuigan to the role.
Ingrid Taylor previously led Christchurch firm, Taylor Shaw.
