Patsy Reddy
Governor-General of New Zealand from 2016 to 2021
72 years oldTaurusNew Zealand
Biography
Dame Patricia Lee Reddy (born 17 May 1954) is a New Zealand lawyer and businesswoman who served as the 21st governor-general of New Zealand from 2016 to 2021.
Before becoming governor-general, Reddy was a partner of a law firm, headed a major review of intelligence agencies, held multiple directorships, chaired the New Zealand Film Commission and worked as a chief negotiator on Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Prime Minister John Key advised the Queen to appoint Reddy to succeed Sir Jerry Mateparae as the Queen's representative, and Reddy was sworn in for a five-year term on 28 September 2016.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Governor-General of New Zealand
Employers / organisations
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Australian National University
Family
- Spouse(s)
- David Gascoigne
Awards & honours (7)
- Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
- Companion of the Queen's Service Order
- Dame of the Order of Saint John
- Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
- Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directors
- honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington
Quick answers about Patsy Reddy
- How old is Patsy Reddy?
- Patsy Reddy is 72 years old (born May 17, 1954).
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- Patsy Reddy was born on May 17, 1954.
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- Patsy Reddy was born in Matamata.
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- Patsy Reddy's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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- Patsy Reddy is a citizen of New Zealand.
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- According to Wikidata, Patsy Reddy's spouse is or was David Gascoigne.
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