The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced Byron Pepper’s appointment as deputy chair of its board for a four-year term from July 20, 2026, to June 30, 2030. The governor-general made the appointment on the recommendation of the minister of finance. Pepper has served on the board since July 2022 and will remain chair of the Financial Policy Committee. He previously chaired the Financial Stability Oversight Committee and oversaw the 2025 review of bank capital.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand2026-07-30
Reserve Bank of New Zealand confirms Byron Pepper as board deputy chair through June 2030
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand confirmed Byron Pepper’s appointment as board deputy chair from July 20, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Pepper has served as a director since 2022 and will remain chair of the Financial Policy Committee.