Mr Pepper has been a Director of the RBNZ Board since 1 July 2022. He has served as Chair of the Financial Policy Committee since its establishment and previously chaired the Financial Stability Oversight Committee.
A highly experienced independent investment banking advisor and director, Mr Pepper has significant expertise in advising corporate and government clients, particularly in the financial services sector across New Zealand, Australia and internationally, with an investment banking career spanning over 25 years.
He holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Management Studies (Finance) from the University of Waikato.
"The appointment of Byron to Deputy Chair recognises his sustained contribution to RBNZ's governance, including his leadership in the establishment of the FPC and his oversight of the review of bank capital during 2025. I'm pleased to welcome him to the role and look forward to the continued value he will bring," says RBNZ Chair Rodger Finlay.
Mr Pepper will remain as Chair of RBNZ's Financial Policy Committee.
