Marc Schmid brings extensive leadership, client engagement and business experience to the role. He will play a key part in deepening EY New Zealand's connections with clients and supporting organisations as they navigate an increasingly complex business environment, with a particular focus on strengthening the firm's presence and reputation in the Wellington market.
A strong fit for EY's culture and ambitions
Commenting on the appointment, Susan Jones, New Zealand Managing Partner at EY, said the firm was delighted to welcome Marc to the team.
"Marc brings strong commercial acumen, an established network and a deep understanding of the Wellington market. His experience and leadership will help us continue building trusted relationships with clients and strengthen EY New Zealand's presence across the region."
Susan also spoke to the value Tribe Executive brought to the search itself, from how the brief was understood through to the calibre and fit of the shortlist.
"The team at Tribe Executive did a fantastic job throughout the search process. They took the time to understand what we were looking for, challenged our thinking where appropriate, and presented a strong field of candidates with the skills, experience and leadership qualities we were seeking. Just as importantly, they helped us find someone who aligns strongly with EY's culture and values. Marc stood out as someone who will build trusted relationships, strengthen our presence in Wellington and help us continue to grow our brand and reputation in the market."
EY New Zealand says it looks forward to welcoming Marc to the team and supporting him as he begins this next chapter with the firm.
The candidate experience
For Marc, the recruitment process was as positive as the outcome. He credited Tribe Executive consultant Cameron King with keeping him well informed and comfortable at every stage.
"I was very happy with the experience throughout the recruitment process. From the outset, Cam's communication was excellent, with regular and well-timed touch points that kept me informed and comfortable with where things were at. The process felt well organised and professional, but also very personal, which I really appreciated."
Marc said he's looking forward to bringing his experience to EY's Client Service team in Wellington, drawn by both the scale of the organisation and the chance to keep working in an area he's passionate about.
"I'm really excited about starting with EY and the opportunity to join the Client Service team in Wellington. What particularly attracted me was the opportunity to work with an organisation of EY's scale and capability, while continuing to work in an area I'm genuinely passionate about, supporting government and public sector organisations to solve complex challenges and deliver better outcomes."
About this placement
This appointment was led by Tribe Executive, reflecting the firm's ongoing work partnering with leading professional services organisations across New Zealand to secure senior talent. Tribe Executive's approach combines deep market knowledge with a rigorous, values-led search process, helping clients like EY New Zealand find leaders who fit both the brief and the culture.
Tribe Executive and Cameron King congratulate Marcc on his appointment and wish him every success in his new role. We are proud to have partnered with EY on this important leadership appointment.
If you're looking for your next step in leadership, whether it's in Auckland, Wellignton, or elsewhere, reach out to the team at Tribe Executive who'd love to chat.