Susan Peterson is an experienced business leader who has had a career focussed on innovation, technology and financial services. 

Susan is the Chair of Kiwibank and Vista Group International.  Susan is also an independent director of Xero, Mercury and Craigs Investment Partners. Susan's previous roles include directorships at ASB Bank, Trustpower, Property for Industry, Arvida Group, and other leading companies.  Susan is a passionate supporter of diversity and inclusion and has served on the Boards of Global Women and IHC.  

Susan was recently appointed as a Trustee of the Halberg Trust.  

Susan is a Chartered Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds Commerce and Law degrees from the University of Otago.