Adam Richardson
Director Financial Markets
Biography
Adam Richardson was appointed Director of Financial Markets in 2025. In this role he leads the directorate responsible for the Bank’s market operations, balance sheet management, and policy advice on domestic and international financial markets and international economies.
Adam joined the Reserve Bank in 2007 and has held a range of leadership roles in economics and financial markets. He was appointed as an internal member of the Monetary Policy Committee for a six-month term from 11 March 2022.
Most recently, Adam was a Senior Manager in the Economics Department, helping to lead the directorate responsible for monetary policy and supporting the work of the Monetary Policy Committee. Earlier in his career, Adam worked as a markets economist at an international bank, gaining experience in global financial markets.
He is a CFA charterholder and holds an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Otago.
