Former Channel Infrastructure CEO will take the reins at the listed retirement village developer, after the previous CEO left abruptly in April.
Jessica McFadden brings significant experience leading large-scale technology transformation projects for customers and partners.
McKay has been a member of the BNZ board since March 2013 and has been the chair since August 2015.
Andrea Rickard will begin the role next month.
Stefan Boisen succeeds Derek Syme, who retired at the end of 2023.
Emily Reeves will sit on the executive, overseeing legal, risk, and company secretary functions for the group.
Mark Wynne will assume the chair role on April 12, 2024.
He has been working as New Zealand’s adviser to the International Energy Agency in Paris.
Gao Yi succeeds Chen Yuanbo, who is retiring after nearly three years as a director.