Future Director appointed

ADMIN

Tue, Oct 28 2025 08:38 am

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.