New leadership appointments to the AIA NZ Distribution team

AIA NZ is pleased to announce two new appointments to the Distribution team with Hannah Anderson appointed as Head of Retail Distribution, and Ben McQuay as Head of Corporate Solutions, effective from 28 April 2025.

AIA NZ Chief Distribution Officer Angela Busby is delighted to welcome Hannah and Ben to these newly established roles.

“Hannah and Ben are valued existing members of our AIA NZ team, and I’m very proud to be able to promote some great internal talent with these appointments.”

“They are both highly experienced in business development and relationship management and have a strong track record of delivering great results for our advisers and distribution partners. I know their passion for our industry and their focus on growth will serve them well as they step into these roles,” Angela says.

Hannah Anderson joined AIA NZ in 2021, beginning as a Business Development Manager at AIA’s Christchurch office, before stepping up to Regional Sales Manager for the Southern region. Prior to joining AIA, Hannah developed her expertise in business development and leadership through various roles at Les Mills, Air New Zealand, and Coca-Cola.

As Head of Retail Distribution, Hannah leads a team of business development managers providing outstanding support and strengthening relationships with advisers across New Zealand, within AIA’s IFA, Aligned Advice, and Home Loans distribution channels. Hannah will continue to be based out of our Christchurch office.

Ben McQuay has more than 13 years’ experience with the AIA NZ team, joining the organisation from his prior role at ACC. He has held various sales and business development roles, most recently as National Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts.

As Head of Corporate Solutions, Ben leads our Group insurance distribution team, supporting significant long-standing relationships with organisations across New Zealand, while identifying and establishing new opportunities for growth within this important distribution channel.

Alongside Hannah and Ben’s appointments, AIA NZ farewells Head of IFA and Group Distribution, Anna Schubert, and Head of Aligned Advice, Jack Newman.

“Anna has been a part of our family for an incredible 29 years. In her time here at AIA NZ, and at Sovereign, she has led significant change and growth in the adviser distribution space. Her love for our industry is evident to all who know her, and we will miss her presence in the team, “says Angela.

“Jack has spent almost ten years at AIA NZ, and his dedication to our industry and his passion and belief in our purpose of Healthier, Longer, Better Lives has been of great value to our team,”

“We thank both Anna and Jack for their considerable contributions to AIA NZ and wish them well,” says Angela.