Press Release
8 May 2025 Auckland, Sydney
Jarden today announced key leadership appointments to drive its next growth phase as the firm marks five years since launching in Australia. The changes, effective 16 May 2025, include:
- Aidan Allen appointed Executive Chair, succeeding Fraser Whineray
- Daniel Reynolds appointed Co-CEO alongside Sarah Rennie
- Reynolds to join the Jarden Board
- An additional Board appointment from Jarden's shareholder base, with a nomination and selection process to be announced in the coming weeks.
These appointments follow a Chair-led governance and leadership review and come as Jarden concludes its 2025 financial year with strong trans-Tasman momentum across Corporate Finance, Equities and Fixed Income Currencies & Commodities (FICC).
Whineray said: “A full-time Executive Chair is the right structure for Jarden's next growth phase. This leadership model is both typical of professional services firms and consistent with Jarden's history, creating stronger alignment between leadership, strategy and execution.”
He added: “As I step away and continue with my other board commitments at WM New Zealand, Port of Tauranga, Quayside Holdings and AgriZero NZ, I reflect on what a privilege it has been to return to Jarden as Chair of the Board. I remain a proud alumnus, shareholder and supporter of Jarden, with full confidence in its continued success.”
Allen, currently Co-CEO, will continue to prioritise client engagement and strategic advisory activities while working closely with the firm's leadership team. “This change positions Jarden for sustained growth over the next five years and beyond, while ensuring exceptional client service,” said Allen. “I sincerely thank Fraser for his exceptional partnership and leadership throughout our record FY25.”
Auckland-based Reynolds will join Sydney-based Rennie as Co-CEO and will also serve on the Jarden Board.
“Dan is a proven leader who is both well-known and highly respected in the industry,” said Allen. “He has successfully led Jarden's market-leading FICC business and New Zealand Equities.”
“I'm thrilled to take on the Co-CEO role alongside Sarah at such an important time for Jarden,” said Reynolds. “Our complementary skills and industry experience will enable us to build on our strong foundation and accelerate growth across all business lines.”
Rennie added: “Dan and I are committed to strengthening Jarden's position across our trans-Tasman businesses and we are excited to build on our FY25 momentum.”
Jarden’s recent advisory work includes engagements with ASX 100 and NZX 50 companies including Dyno Nobel, Origin, Stockland, Woolworths, Fonterra and Spark New Zealand. Capital Markets activity in the last financial year has been significant, with the firm leading debt and equity raises for Fletcher Building, Ryman Healthcare, Auckland International Airport, New Hope and Summerset Group, amongst others.
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