IAG has appointed Phillip Gibson as New Zealand CEO after announcing last month that Amanda Whiting will return to Australia.

Mr Gibson, whose appointment is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to start on March 2.

He has more than 30 years’ insurance, advisory and technology leadership experience across Canada and the US, including senior roles at Aviva Canada, Allstate and Travelers.

Mr Gibson is currently senior executive adviser with Accenture in Ontario, Canada, according to his LinkedIn. He joined the consultancy after seven years at Aviva.

IAG says he “led a turnaround in Aviva Canada’s personal insurance business, significantly improving customer and broker satisfaction and employee engagement” as EVP and MD of personal insurance and data science.

MD and CEO Nick Hawkins says Mr Gibson has a “track record in successfully executing on business strategy to deliver to customers and brokers”.

Ms Whiting will remain in her role until Mr Gibson starts.

“Amanda has guided our New Zealand business through significant challenges, including natural disasters, while strengthening our pricing expertise, risk management and retail presence,” Mr Hawkins said. “As Amanda prepares to return to Australia into a group role at IAG, I want to thank her for her outstanding and ongoing contribution to IAG.”