Kari Jones

Executive Director Transformation and Operational Delivery

Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko

Kari Jones is Executive Director of Operational Excellence and Enablement at the Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko, where she leads technology, data, people, and finance functions to strengthen financial conduct and trust in New Zealand’s markets. With over a decade in senior data and analytics leadership roles across Te Whatu Ora, Woolworths Group, and NZ Post, Kari has been recognised globally for advancing analytics maturity, digital transformation, and AI adoption. Passionate about purposeful leadership, she is a board member for Stats NZ, NZQA, and TUANZ, and a strong advocate for diversity, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.