[ Media Release ] The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), announces change at the top with the appointment of a new Chief Executive.

Aleyna Hall has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Board and will take over from acting Chief Executive Amanda Smith on 20 September.

Board Chairperson, Nick Fleckney, said he was thrilled to announce the appointment.

“With Aleyna now taking the helm, the Board is well-positioned for the future. She brings an extensive knowledge of the regulatory space, and a wealth of experience to the position."

"We are confident her authentic leadership style and ability to convert strategic thinking into action make her the right person to guide us through the next stage of our journey as an organisation. I know Aleyna will be another stand-out CEO for the Board.”

Aleyna has extensive litigation experience and started her career in the public law, disciplinary, and regulatory space at Dentons Kensington Swan. She then practised in Australia where she moved to defending prosecutions and returned to New Zealand to join the Medical Council of New Zealand as the Senior Legal Advisor. Aleyna was then promoted to Deputy Registrar and then as the Medical Council’s Deputy Chief Executive.

Aleyna is looking forward to the opportunity to work closely with the construction industry and stakeholders to lift public health and safety, and performance.

“I am delighted to be appointed as the Chief Executive of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board. I am looking forward to leading a fantastic team to support the industry and provide the best service we can to tradespeople and stakeholders,” Aleyna said.

"The PGDB, as a regulator of some of New Zealand’s most important frontline workers, is charged with a unique responsibility; to safeguard the health and safety of people, their property, and the environment," she said. “We have some important work ahead of us, and we will rise up to the challenges and grab opportunities."