Kerry Watt

Kerry Watt currently serves as the Director of Financial Stability Assessment and Strategy at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, where responsibilities include leading the identification and assessment of financial stability risks and opportunities. Prior experience includes roles as Acting Director of Strategy and Stakeholder Relations and Head of Strategy at the Financial Markets Authority, focusing on regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement. Kerry Watt has also held positions at the Financial Conduct Authority, including Manager of Strategy and Competition and Manager of International Relations, along with leadership roles at the Payment Systems Regulator and the Financial Services Authority. Early career experiences include promoting New Zealand's interests at the Consulate General in Los Angeles and providing policy analysis at the Ministry of Economic Development.