Accuro appoints chief executive

Accuro Health Insurance has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Thursday, April 23rd 2020, 3:32PM

Lance Walker

Lance Walker will replace Geoff Annals.

Walker will join Accuro in June when he leaves WellingtonNZ, the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, where he has been chief executive for the past two years. His previous senior roles include chief executive of both Cigna Life Insurance and Loyalty NZ.

He is also currently on the board of Human Resources NZ, a director of innovation company CreativeHQ, a trustee of Sport Wellington and is a past chair of the New Zealand Marketing Association.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of such a prominent business leader as the new head of Accuro Insurance,” said Accuro board chairman Tony Haycock.

“Lance is the ideal candidate to lead and inspire Accuro as we continue to break new ground on delivering the best health insurance outcomes for New Zealanders. This already includes recent innovations such as instant online cover, Health Hub and Mental Health Navigator.

“He brings experience of leading a variety of organisations through many challenges and his previous insurance industry experience will be invaluable as we navigate Accuro to a successful post-Coronavirus future.”

Interim chief executive Gavin Rutherford will return to his role as general manager of marketing, sales and customer.

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