The new trustees are Te Pākihi o Maru (Oamaru) principal Stacey Honeywill, Craigs Investment Partners investment adviser Jeremy Chang and real estate agent Rachel Bird.
Ms Honeywill, of Otematata, holds several education leadership roles and has been involved in education and executive leadership at Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki.
"The trust plays a vital role in our community, and I’m excited to help shape its future direction."
Mr Chang, of Dunedin, has significant experience in investment and financial markets, and is deeply rooted to his Chinese heritage and a supporter of the visual arts.
He said being a trustee was "a privilege" and "significant responsibility", and was looking forward to making a positive difference in the lives of those served by the trust.
Ms Bird, of Dunedin, is an experienced event, function and fundraising manager, a commercial property manager and chairwoman of Able Minds (Southern Family Support).
"I’m eager to bring my expertise to support the trust’s vision and help strengthen its connections within our community."
Dr Michael Stevens and Rebecca Williams have been reappointed for their second four-year term, which will ensure continuity in the trust’s governance.
Otago Community Trust board chairman Andy Kilsby said the newly appointed trustees would bring diverse expertise and experience to the board.
"Their combined experience and insights will be invaluable to the trust’s future development.
"Their appointments, alongside the reappointment of two highly valued existing trustees, ensure we have the right mix of fresh perspectives and established expertise to guide us forward."
The new appointments bring the total number of trustees to 12.
Trustees are appointed to the Community Trust by the minister of finance, under the Community Trusts Act 1999, and are selected for their professional or community-based experience.
