nib nabs new CEO from Southern Cross

Skye Daniels will take over as nib chief executive in August.

Daniels was formerly the chief financial officer at Southern Cross Health Society.

She brings strong commercial, strategic and financial service skills to nib NZ, deep knowledge of New Zealand’s insurance market and professional experience spanning health, aviation and media.

Daniels was the CFO at Southern Cross Health Society, where she led the finance, pricing, analytics and investment divisions. She was also executive sponsor for the Southern Cross life insurance strategy, Māori strategy, Te Ao Māori Rōpū and the Pacific languages collective.

She has previously worked in the aviation, professional services, advertising and media sectors.

nib NZ chair, Hanne Janes, said: “The nib NZ Board is confident her strong leadership and commercial skills will build on the successful foundation laid by our outgoing CEO Rob Hennin.”

nib group managing director and chief executive, Ed Close said: “We look forward to Skye joining nib NZ and leading our New Zealand team. Skye has strong commercial, strategic and financial service skills, and brings to nib knowledge of the local healthcare market, and extensive experience across a broad range of New Zealand industries.”

Daniels said: “I’m excited to be contributing to nib’s strong purpose-driven culture, while helping to deliver great outcomes for our nib NZ members and the broader nib team.”