Former Smart boss will begin her new role on October 1.
Four of five new directors appointed started at the firm as graduates.
Anita Samu, chief underwriting officer, and Greg Sparling, chief legal and risk officer, support the company’s NZ and Australian operations.
Richard Klipin leaves after seven years as chief executive.
The CEO of the Employers and Manufacturers Association will step down from the role in the middle of the year.
Hensen Goh is now a tax partner and Vincent Hockenhull and Irene Guest take on principal roles.
Rowan Struthers has worked across the forestry sector in various roles including senior leadership and forest management.
Dr Erica Whineray Kelly is a highly regarded breast cancer surgeon, doctor, and health advocate.
Michele Embling, Rachel Walsh and Scott Pickering have been appointed to the board as non-executive directors.
Kalina Shipkov previously worked for the Office of the Ombudsman.
