Generate adds new board member

Former FMA board member joins Generate board.

Monday, May 27th 2024, 8:53AM

Mark Weenink has joined the Generate board as a non-executive director.

Weenink is considered a highly respected practitioner with extensive experience in the financial services sector. His previous roles include serving on the board of the Financial Markets Authority, where he was chairman of the audit and risk committee, and senior executive positions at Westpac New Zealand, including general manager regulatory affairs, corporate legal services and general counsel.

He was also the managing partner of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts (NZ), and he currently serves as group general counsel at Todd Capital Limited.

Generate chief executive Henry Tongue said, “Mark brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to Generate. He will be a great value add to our board”.

Weenink says, “KiwiSaver is an essential part of New Zealanders’ retirement planning, and the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme plays a crucial role in supporting over 140,000 Kiwis secure a better financial future. Generate’s focus on educating and empowering Kiwis really resonates with me, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success and service to members.”

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