The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has appointed three new members of its board, effective February 01. These are: Bella Takiari-Brame, Pat Bowler, and Dr Helen Nott.

Takiari-Brame, who hails from Hamilton, is an accountant with international experience in regulated industries, treasury, bank financing and audit and risk. She is a council member of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and a director at Crown Infrastructure Partners, The Lines Company, Braemar Hospital, Te Ohu Kaimoana and Maniapoto Māori Trust. She is also affiliated with Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui, Ngāpuhi and Te Whānau ā Apanui.

Bowler is a lawyer from Wellington and previous chair of Russell McVeagh. He has significant legal experience providing advice to the Crown, Crown agencies, and SOEs on complex public and private sector transactions and litigation, including the integration of commercial and governance objectives.

Nott is an experienced Australian director with a background in insurance in overseas markets, investment analysis, and experience in large scale business transformation and customer service. She currently serves on the boards of QBE Australia Pacific, Healthdirect Australia and Paralympics Australia, where she is vice president.

“All three bring diverse skills and experience to provide strong governance oversight to lead the direction of ACC,” said Carmel Sepuloni, New Zealand minister for ACC.

Sepuloni also confirmed James Miller in his role as deputy chair. Miller is an experienced director with substantial experience in financial markets, investment management, and commercial governance. He is in his eighth year on the board of ACC and is chair of the investment committee.

“I’m gratified at the level of commitment the new board members bring as a team and thank the departing board members David May and Kristy McDonald QC for their strong contribution and commitment to the success of ACC over a number of years,” said Sepuloni.