Ms Paterson has more than 25 years of governance experience across listed companies, government bodies, private businesses and not-for-profits. She has held executive roles in pharmaceuticals, IT strategy and management, working in both New Zealand and overseas. Susan is currently Chair of Steel & Tube and IT consultancy Theta, and a director of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Les Mills NZ, Energy education Trust and Lodestone Energy. Susan has held governance roles across sectors including infrastructure, energy, media, and financial services. Her previous directorships include Goodman Property Trust, Arvida, Transpower and Sky TV. She is a Member of the Finance, Risk, People & Culture Committee.