Capital markets operator NZX appointed financial services executive Hishaam Mirza as its new chief executive on Tuesday.

Mirza joins the exchange following a 14-year tenure at NZ Super, where he recently headed direct investments. He takes over from acting chief executive Graham Law on 14 September, according to RNZ.

NZX chair John McMahon said in a statement that Mirza was selected following a global search to lead the business. The exchange has been without a permanent chief executive since May, when Mark Peterson stepped down from the role, RNZ business (NZ) reports.