Rachael Newsome is an Independent Director and the Chair of the Oyster Audit and Risk Committee.

She has a background in governance, commercial and corporate law, risk and compliance, regulation, change and strategic advisory.

Her career has included roles as Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel for both FNZ and Jarden, General Counsel and Strategist for Icebreaker, and Head of Direct Products and Corporate Counsel for NZX Limited. She has previously held various international legal roles, including for Barclays Capital and Study Group International.

Newsome currently represents NZ RegCo as a member of the New Zealand Markets Disciplinary Tribunal. Her governance career has included roles on The University of Auckland Council, and as a Future Director for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Rachael holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Victoria University of Wellington and is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.