Kristy Redfern, who previously held the role, will be taking up an appointment across the Tasman as General Counsel for AIA Australia at the end of May.

Jackie joined AIA NZ in 2017 as Head of Legal. Over the last five years, she has been instrumental in the acquisition and integration of the Sovereign business, and the portfolio transfer of the ex-AIA International Ltd NZ Branch business into AIA NZ, as well as many other critical projects and business initiatives.

Prior to joining AIA, Jackie spent over ten years as Principal Legal Counsel at Barclays Bank / Absa Bank in South Africa and the UAE. From 2002 to 2005, she worked in a number of legal roles in London, and prior to that worked for Russell McVeagh in NZ.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Jackie’s calibre step into this vital role for the AIA NZ business,” says Nick Stanhope,  AIA NZ CEO. “Jackie will lead our award-winning Legal and Regulatory Affairs team, and continue to deliver on AIA’s operating philosophy of ‘doing the right thing, in the right way’.

“I have every confidence she will ensure AIA NZ’s conduct and culture continues to reflect robust privacy and governance guidelines, and I look forward to seeing Jackie’s team continue to flourish under her leadership.”