Diane Maxwell

Why she won’t be leaving quietly

Appointed Retirement Commissioner in 2013

● Age: 52

● Family: Partner and two children

● Prior career: Started out in advertising, and spent time in NZ, Australia and London working with telcos, banks and major brands helping them forecast trends for the businesses and customers and how to meet their needs in the future. Maxwell later moved into the banking industry working for the BNZ which gave her insight into how people make decisions around money. She then moved to the financial regulator, the Financial Markets Authority, where she learned more about the risks to people’s wealth through frauds and scams, ponzi schemes.

Bullying investigation

● November 30 bullying allegations emerge in the media

● December 12 the State Services Commission appoints Queen’s Counsel Maria Dew to investigate on the request of Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi.

● February 28 report is due but an extension is given to the first week of April

● April 18 Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi receives the report

● May 22 Report released clearing Maxwell of bullying allegations

● June 30 Maxwell’s contract ends as the Retirement Commissioner