Co-op Money NZ Appoints New Chief Executive

AUCKLAND, 30 JULY 2018: Co-op Money NZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Lee as the organisation’s new Chief Executive. Mr. Lee has been interim Chief Executive since April 2018.

Announcing Mr Lee’s appointment, Co-op Money NZ Board Chair Claire Matthews says the Board is very pleased to confirm the appointment of Jonathan as new Chief Executive.

“Jonathan has been with Co-op Money NZ for the last seven years as Chief Operating Officer. He has a collaborative leadership style, strong commercial skills and an excellent knowledge and understanding of the credit union business model, ethos and sector. It is also very pleasing to be able to find talent and promote from within for this key leadership role.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Lee says he is honoured by the trust the Board has placed in him to lead Co-op Money NZ during a period of critical change.

“The banking and payments sector continues to be rapidly transformed through technology and the increasing expectations of its customers. Co-op Money NZ and its Member credit unions are embracing these changes starting with a programme to implement a new core banking system for nine of its Members which will be completed by the end of the year,” says Lee.

Mr Lee has a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University and a Master of Business Administration from Henley Business School. Away from work, Mr Lee lives in Auckland with his wife and two young children, and is a keen tennis player.

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