The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme has farewelled Dame Paula Rebstock after eight years as chair, and welcomed Sue Suckling as her replacement.
“Dame Paula made an outstanding contribution and oversaw significant change and expansion throughout her eight-year term,” said ombudsman Karen Stevens. “We are grateful for Dame Paula’s guidance and wish her well with her many endeavours.”
She said Suckling brought vast commercial and leadership experience to the role, together with 25 years of public and private sector governance.
“Sue’s leadership experience covers sectors as diverse as science and technology, international marketing, trade, innovation, arts, food processing, broadcasting, agriculture, banking, education and health.”
Suckling is chair of ECL Group Ltd, Jacobsen Pacific Ltd, New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), Callaghan Innovation, Jade Software, and Lincoln Agritech Hub. She is also director of Sky City Entertainment Group.
