New Zealand’s leading domestically owned life insurance company, Fidelity Life, has appointed Angela Henderson as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective early May 2024.

Henderson, a highly regarded leader in technology, brings over 15 years of experience in financial services, extending across New Zealand and the UK. Having previously served as GM Digital at Kiwi Property Group, she held significant roles in digital and transformation at reputable organizations such as Air New Zealand, Westpac NZ, and Ports of Auckland. Henderson’s appointment signifies a shift towards progress in the industry, highlighting her dedication to empowering women in business and technology.

As CIO, Henderson will oversee Fidelity Life’s portfolio governance and delivery, leveraging her extensive background in portfolio governance, change management, product delivery, digital strategy, and leadership.

Fidelity Life CEO Campbell Mitchell said he was delighted to welcome Angela to his Executive team.

“Angela is a great addition to our team and a great fit for Fidelity Life. Her deep experience in portfolio governance, change management and product delivery, not to mention digital strategy and leadership, is something the team is really looking forward to tapping in to. It’s certainly an exciting time to be joining as we work towards closing out some significant transformation projects, delivering digital initiatives for advisers, and plan ahead for our next strategic horizons.” he said

This appointment comes at a pivotal time for Fidelity Life, as it celebrates its 50th business anniversary and continues to solidify its position as a key player in the New Zealand life insurance sector. With a focus on providing certainty to over 375,000 individuals, Fidelity Life remains committed to delivering innovative solutions through its nationwide network of financial advisers and strategic alliances.