Future Director appointed

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Meridian Energy Limited (ARBN 151 800 396) A company incorporated in New Zealand
Level 2, 98 Customhouse Quay, Wellington 6011
meridianenergy.co.nz
Stock Exchange Listings NZX (MEL) ASX (MEZ)
Future Director appointed

28 October 2025
The Meridian Energy Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Kylie Reiri (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti
Kahungunu, Rangitāne) as its next Future Director, effective 3 November 2025.
Kylie has had a career in a range of private and public sector roles dedicated to improving outcomes
for New Zealanders through data-driven decision making including her current role as Deputy Chief
Executive Transformation, Technology and Enabling Services with the Social Investment
Agency. Prior to this Kylie was a Partner at PwC where she led work across the Māori economy and
the Finance, Economics and Analytics practice. She has experience building and leading start-up
companies, including serving as CEO of Nicholson Consulting and co-founding Impact Lab.
Her leadership has been recognised with several awards, including NZ IT Professional of the Year
2021 and the IT People Leadership award. She serves on the Data Science and AI Board at Te
Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, advocating for accelerated adoption of new
technologies in safe and considered ways.
Of Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne and Ngāi Tahu descent, Kylie brings strong cultural capability to her
role. She is passionate about ensuring every child in Aotearoa New Zealand has the opportunity to
thrive.
Kylie lives in Wellington with her partner and their three tamariki, who they are raising in a bilingual
te reo Māori home.
Meridian Chair, Mark Verbiest said the Board was delighted to find someone for the position with
Kylie’s skills and experience including technology and digital, technology security, executive
leadership and a close association with Ngāi Tahu and other iwi. The Future Director Programme of
the Institute of Directors is designed to help identify and grow the next generation of directors in
Aotearoa, including recognising talented executives who are interested in developing governance
skills. Participants attend Board meetings where they contribute to discussions in an observer
capacity. Future Directors do not have voting rights and are not involved in any decision making.
ENDS

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Meridian Energy Limited

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