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Our Organisational Structure

The NZSAE Interim Board governs the Society overseeing all business matters within the Society's purposes. The Board is composed of 4 to 9 members. The Executive Director of NZSAE participates as a non-voting member.

2025 NZSAE Board


Lyn McMorran, CAE
Executive DirectorFinancial Services Federation
chair@nzsae.org.nz

Darren O'Riley 
General Manager 
Steel Construction New Zealand Inc.


Donna Vincent, CAE
Executive Director
New Zealand Association for Training and Development


Maretha Smit
Chief Executive
Diversity Works New Zealand 



Suzanne Boyd
Chief Executive
Taituarā


Rowan Dixon, CAE
Acting Chief Executive
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand



Simon Wallace
Chief Executive
Aviation Industry Association New Zealand



Richard Dodds
Head of Convention Sales 
Auckland Conventions Venues & Events





Monique Pearson
Chief Executive
Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand 




Brett Jeffery, CAE
Executive Director
New  Zealand Society of Association Exectives 
Non-Voting Board Member 
brett@nzsae.org.nz




Our Committees

Committees drive NZSAE's mission by overseeing essential organisational functions.

Members offer guidance and expertise on a range of topics aligned with each committee's purpose, actively engaging in the development of new initiatives, volunteering at events, and bringing fresh ideas to the table.

Explore opportunities to contribute by joining one of our active committees:

  • Communications
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Annual Conference
  • Professional Development (PDC)

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Otonga Road
ROTORUA 3015
New Zealand 


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