Ann: OFFICE: NZX: NZX Funds Management & Head of Markets Appointments

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18/05/2015 08:30
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OFFICE: NZX: NZX Funds Management & Head of Markets Appointments

NZX is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Jenkins as Head of NZX's
Funds Management business, comprising the SuperLife and Smartshares
businesses.

Aaron has held the Head of Markets role since joining NZX in January 2014.
His appointment to the Head of Funds Management role follows a comprehensive
executive search process that considered a range of external and internal
candidates.

Before joining NZX, Aaron was General Manager Trading Among Farmers at
Fonterra, and prior to this held senior roles with E*TRADE, one of
Australia's largest non-banking financial services businesses, firstly as CIO
then as Head of Wholesale Broking. Since joining NZX, he has driven the
design and regulatory approval of the NXT market, as well as the introduction
of equity derivatives and options, butter futures, and the launch of five new
Smartshares Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

NZX CEO Tim Bennett commented: "Aaron's diverse background across financial
services and technology makes him the ideal candidate for this role. In
addition, his existing knowledge of the NZX and SuperLife businesses means he
will be able to make a quick start in the role."

"Aaron's immediate focus will be on supporting the continued growth of
SuperLife's KiwiSaver and employer superannuation activities, together with
SuperLife founders Michael Chamberlain and Owen Nash, as well as creating a
comprehensive set of Smartshares ETFs and driving the uptake of these
products."

NZX is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Peterson to the Head
of Markets role vacated by Aaron. Mark will lead NZX's markets team, which is
responsible for the debt and equity capital markets. Mark will also have
responsibility for NZX's relationships with issuers and market participants.

Mark has around 25 years' experience in financial services covering the
exchange traded capital markets, private wealth, institutional and retail
banking and insurance. Most recently, he was the managing Principal of ANZ
Securities, and has previously held roles with First NZ Capital and National
Bank of NZ.

Tim Bennett commented: "We are delighted to attract someone of Mark's calibre
to NZX and look forward to him continuing the work of developing New
Zealand's capital markets as a key member of the NZX leadership team."

The appointments are effective 2 June.

For further information please contact:
Kate McLaughlin
Corporate Communications
T: 09 309 3654
M: 027 533 4529
E: [email protected]

About NZX Limited
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infrastructure required to support them. We provide high quality information,
data and tools to support business decision making. We aim to make a
meaningful difference to wealth creation for our shareholders and the
individuals, businesses and economies in which we operate. To learn more
about NZX, please visit: www.nzxgroup.com
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