NZX is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Phillips as Head of Market Operations. Benjamin has held the Head of Clearing role at NZX since joining in September 2014.

Benjamin’s appointment follows the resignation of Chief Operating Officer Mandy Simpson, and is effective 3 October 2016 when Mandy departs. Benjamin will report to CEO Tim Bennett.

Benjamin has extensive experience working in New Zealand and Australia’s financial markets. He has previously worked for Citi Australia, and ANZ E*Trade Australia, where he held a number of senior positions, and led the execution of its clearing and settlement business.