Former Reserve Bank director appointed chair of REINZ

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has announced Bridget Coates as its new chair.

The appointment of Coates follows the retirement of independent director Dame Rosanne Meo, who has been chair of REINZ Board for the last eight years.

“I am delighted that we have been able to appoint a new chair, who brings so much experience to the Boardroom table,” REINZ appointment panel member Peter Thompson said. “During her distinguished career, Bridget has had significant governance experience across a diverse range of boards and this experience will be invaluable to the Institute, its members and the wider industry.”

Coates is currently director of Tegel Group Holdings, the chairperson and CEO of Kura Nutrition and White Cloud Dairy Innovation Limited, a member of the Advisory Board for University of Auckland Business School. She has just completed a term as director of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and was previously a Director of New Zealand Superannuation Fund, Sky City Holdings Ltd and Fisher and Paykel Appliances. In 2014, she was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to business.

REINZ also appointed Miriam Dean QC, who was appointed to the REINZ Board in November 2017, as deputy chair. Angela Bull, a newly appointed independent director, will be chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, as current Director Philip Searle also retires from his role on the board.