Partners' new people person

Helen Meade joins Partners Life as its new chief people officer.

Thursday, May 1st 2025, 8:30AM

Partners Life has appointed Helen Meade as its new Chief People Officer.

Prior to Partners Life, Meade’s most recent role was Chief People Officer at Les Mills International, where she led the Global People and Culture team.

She has more than 20 years of expertise in human resources, transformation, and communications, which she has gained across various significant organisations including IAG, Auckland Council and global giants Pfizer, GSK, and 3M in London and Sydney.

Meade brings a wealth of experience in people, culture, communications and transformation across a broad range of sectors including insurance, wellness/health, technology, and FMCG. She brings a strong focus on developing brilliant teams and culture supported by systems that empower people to achieve.

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Partners Life – an organisation with a clear and authentic commitment to innovation and customer care. These are values that deeply resonate with me. I’m particularly inspired by Partners Life’s Always Restless drive to constantly challenge the status quo and improve, as well as its Generous by Nature ethos that puts people at the heart of everything it does. I’m excited to be working alongside a talented team to shape the future of insurance and contribute to Partners Life’s vital purpose of building a brighter and more secure future for all New Zealanders.”

Partners Life CEO Michael Weston says, “I’m delighted about Helen joining our executive team. She’s a dynamic leader with a proven track record of attracting, developing and retaining great people and teams – who are our most important asset and competitive advantage.”

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