NZX appoints Lindsay Wright as director
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15 February 2017
NZX appoints Lindsay Wright as director
Lindsay Wright has been appointed to the NZX Board of Directors, effective 20 February 2018.
Lindsay is currently Head of Distribution and Co-Head of APAC at BNY Mellon Investment
Management, the global investment arm of BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest financial
services companies, which manages more than US$1.9 trillion in over 100 markets, across 35
countries. Lindsay brings to the NZX Board more than 30 years’ financial services and fund
management experience locally and globally.
Prior to BNY Mellon, Lindsay was Regional Head Institutional, Alternatives and Investment
Solutions Business, Asia Pacific with Invesco Hong Kong Limited and previously CEO of
Harvest Alternatives Investment Group and Co-CEO of Harvest Capital Management Limited
the alternatives investment arm of Harvest Fund Management; one of the largest asset
management companies in China.
A New Zealand national, Lindsay started her illustrious career with Bankers Trust / Deutsche
Bank in New Zealand, and then moved to Deutsche Asset Management where she held the
roles of Managing Director and Global Head of Strategy and Business Development based in
Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore and New York as a part of a 24 year career with the company.
Lindsay is currently Deputy Chair of the Board of the Guardians and Chair of the Audit
Committee of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, which manages the NZ$37.4 billion New
Zealand sovereign wealth fund.
NZX Chairman James Miller commented: “Lindsay is an exceptional candidate and we are
delighted that the New Zealand market will further benefit from her extensive global skills,
experience and leadership following her distinguished career in the financial services and funds
management sectors over the past 30 years. Lindsay’s strong skill set aligns with NZX’s growth
plans as outlined in our recent strategy.”
“On behalf of the team at NZX we look forward to welcoming Lindsay to the organisation as we
continue to deliver for our customers and shareholders to keep improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the New Zealand market.”
In accordance with NZX Main Board Listing Rule 3.3.6, Lindsay will retire and offer herself for
election by NZX shareholders at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Christchurch. As required by NZX
Main Board Listing Rule 3.3.3(b), the Board has determined that Lindsay is an independent
director.
For further information please contact:
Hannah Lynch
Head of Communications
T: 09 308 3710
M: 021 252 8990
E: hannah.lynch@nzx.com
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