ACC welcomes new Board members
ACC Board Chair Jan Dawson is pleased to announce that Minister for ACC Hon Scott Simpson has appointed Richard Keys, Lindsay Wright and Michael Playford to the ACC Board.
“Together, they bring a wide range of experience and expertise, and their strong leadership will be invaluable in supporting our ambition for ACC to deliver its best-ever performance in the coming years,” says Dawson.
She believes the three new Board members will play a key governance role as ACC continues to work towards the performance targets set in our Turnaround Plan.
“The plan lays out a clear pathway towards delivering better outcomes for injured New Zealanders by getting ACC back to basics – putting our clients first and supporting them to get back to work and independence as soon as possible.”
Turnaround Plan to deliver better outcomes for injured New Zealanders
Richard Keys
Richard Keys brings extensive leadership experience in the healthcare sector, including roles as CEO of Abano Healthcare Group and director of organisations such as Lumino The Dentists and Bay Audiology, providing him with a strong understanding of healthcare systems, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Lindsay Wright
Lindsay Wright brings extensive executive leadership expertise, with over 30 years’ experience within the financial services sector, having successfully managed large-scale fund organisations and crafted investment strategies that promote long-term financial sustainability. Over the past 15 years, she has also built a robust governance track record, serving as a board member for both publicly listed and private companies, including current roles at Spark New Zealand, NZX Limited, Milford Asset Management and Navigator Global Investments Limited.
Michael Playford
Michael Playford brings nearly 30 years of actuarial expertise, including 15 years as a Partner at PwC Australia, where he led the Actuarial Practice and provided strategic advice to injury support schemes in New Zealand and Australia, including ACC.
“I look forward to working with Richard, Lindsay and Michael as we continue the important work set out in our Turnaround Plan,” says Dawson.
All three appointees will commence their terms on 11 May 2026.
You can find out more and read the profiles of all our ACC Board members on our website.
