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Rt Hon Sir John Key

New Zealand's 38th Prime Minister, and global leader on strategy, governance and economic success

The Rt Hon Sir John Key, GNZM AC, is a retired politician and former investment banker who served as the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2008 to 2016.

Before entering politics in 2002, he was a successful global head of foreign exchange at Merrill Lynch. After resigning as PM in 2016 to spend more time with family, Sir John transitioned back to the business world.

He now holds several directorial and advisory roles, including as the current Board Chairman of Oritain and a director for the American cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks. He retired as the chairman of the ANZ Bank New Zealand board in March 2024.

Sir John is also a global speaker on leadership and economics and, for a hobby, is a private helicopter pilot.

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Key Points for Rt Hon Sir John Key

The Rt Hon Sir John Key was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2008 to 2016, leading the country through the aftermath of the global financial crisis and a series of devastating earthquakes.
On his retirement from office New Zealand had one of the highest growth rates and best fiscal positions of any advanced economy.
Sir John received top honours in the 2017 Queen's Birthday list and was made a Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Sir John equips leaders with clear, actionable strategies for decision making, performance and long term value creation in an increasingly complex world.

Topics for Rt Hon Sir John Key

Politics
Business
Economics and finance
Philanthropy

Testimonials for Rt Hon Sir John Key

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