End of year sees changes to Harbour crew

Harbour has ushered in a raft of board changes, and Ainsley McLaren has resigns after eight years with the firm.

Saturday, April 5th 2025, 9:19AM

After a successful year, culminating in being crowned Morningstar NZ Fund Manager of the Year, the team at Harbour has made a number of personnel changes.

Executive director, Ainsley McLaren (pictured) has resigned from the Harbour team after eight years supporting clients and business growth.

Harbour co-chief executive Andrew Bascand said “I’d like to thank Ainsley for her commitment to looking after Harbour’s clients and ensuring that their best interests are at the core of all decisions.”

Graeme Wong, the founding chairman, retired from the Harbour Board. He joined Harbour after a decades long career in investment markets.

Bascand said “Graeme’s expertise in markets, risk and governance have helped shape Harbour Asset Management into one of New Zealand’s most trusted fund managers.”

Murray Brown steps up to the chair position. Brown has more than 30 years of investment experience, including as a portfolio manager. He has been serving as an independent director on the board since 2020.

Graham Ansell replaces Brown as chairman of the Audit, Risk and Regulation Committee.

Nichola Hiatt, general counsel at FirstCape, replaces FirstCape chief executive Malcolm Jackson on Harbour's board.

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