AA New Zealand has announced the appointment of Vicki Caisley (pictured above) as its chief people officer. Caisley will assume her new role on Nov. 20.

For the past decade, Caisley has served as the chief people and strategy officer at Southern Cross Health Society. During her tenure, she spearheaded significant changes that earned the company recognition from Human Resources NZ, winning their prestigious “Organisational Design Award.” Additionally, her efforts catapulted the business into the top 10% of New Zealand employers known for fostering a highly engaged culture.

According to LinkedIn, Caisley's career spans various prominent organizations, including the Auckland District Health Board, Grant Thornton, and Fonterra Co-operative Group.

“As a down to earth, warm, and friendly leader, Vicki is known for her ability to provide a clear vision to support a thriving culture and is passionate about creating environments where people and businesses can grow, change, and prosper. She is the ideal person to ensure the AA remains an employer of choice as we continue to care for our members and the people, places and spaces that are important to them,” AA NZ chief executive Nadine Tereora said.

“I am thrilled to be moving to another values-driven, member-based organisation. The AA has a strong brand and high levels of trust which is the result of the care that the AA team take with members,” Caisley said.

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