Our Team

Kirk Hope

Kirk Hope

Chief Executive

Appointed Chief Executive of the New Zealand Bankers' Association in February 2012, Kirk leads the organisation's commitment to a safe and successful banking sector that benefits New Zealand. 

Karen Scott Howman

Karen Scott-Howman

Regulatory Director

As Regulatory Director, Karen advocates on regulatory and policy matters affecting the banking industry.

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Philip van Dyk

Communications Director

As Communications Director, Philip is responsible for all aspects of NZBA communications, including strategy, media liaison and branding.

Matthew Herbert

Matthew Herbert

Policy Adviser

As Policy Adviser, Matthew works on a range of banking industry regulatory and policy matters.

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