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Michael Stiassny

Former NZX DirectorIwi Leader

Professional Background

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Professional Director and past President of the Institute of Directors with extensive experience across multiple sectors

Michael Stiassny is a Chartered Fellow of The Institute of Directors in NZ (Inc) (CFInstD) and is also past President of the Institute of Directors. He is also a life member of RITANZ.

Education

BCom, LLB (Hons)

Qualifications

CFInstD (Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors)CMInstD

Public Sector Roles

Board Member
Financial Markets Authority
Appointed by:Labour

2019-09-09 – 2022-09-08

Note: The appointing party indicates which government made the appointment, not the individual's personal political affiliation or voting preferences.

Cross-Sector Roles

NZX Directorships (7)

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Crown Entity Roles (2)

  • members of the Financial Markets Authority Board for terms commencing on 9 September 2019 and expiring on 8 September 2022

Cross-Sector Roles

NZX Roles(7)

  • Chair at Being AICurrent
  • Chair at 2 Cheap Cars Group LimitedCurrent
  • Director at New Talisman Gold Mines LtdCurrent
  • Independent Director at New Talisman Gold Mines LtdCurrent
  • Chair at Tower LimitedCurrent
  • +2 more roles
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Iwi Roles(2)

  • "Whai Rawa GP Limited"Current
  • "Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited"Current
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