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Debra Hazelton

Debra has over 30 years' experience in global financial services, with a particular focus on Australia and Japan. Her executive experience includes national CEO roles in Japan (CBA) and Australia (Mizuho Bank) as well as treasury, corporate/project finance, and human resources/organisational culture. Debra is an experienced Chair and Non-executive Director currently serving as Chair of Export Finance Australia, Vice President of the Australia-Japan Business Co-operation Committee, and a Director of the boards of Persol Holdings Co., Ltd (Tokyo Stock Exchange) and Australia Post. Debra was previously Chair of AMP Ltd and AMP Bank. Debra holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in Economics and Finance as well as Philosophy and Japanese and studied at University of Sydney, UNSW, and Keio University (Tokyo) and was recently awarded the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Commendation for 2024.

Current Positions

  • Independent Non-Executive Director at Tourism Holdings Limited (issuer)
  • at NZME Limited (issuer)
  • at Fletcher Building (issuer)
  • Chair at Genesis Energy Limited (issuer)

Education

BA (Hons), MCom, GAICD

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  • Audited annual reports lodged with NZX
  • FMA Disclose Register (substantial product holders, insider trades)
  • NZ Companies Office records (Companies Act 1993 §215)
  • NZ Government Gazette appointment notices
  • Issuer earnings webcasts and investor presentations

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