Patsy Reddy

Dame Patricia Lee Reddy GNZM QSO DStJ (born 17 May 1954) is a New Zealand lawyer and businesswoman. She was the 21st Governor-General of New Zealand from 2016 until 2021.^[1][2]

Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM QSO DStJ
21st Governor-General of New Zealand
In office 28 September 2016 – 21 October 2021
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Prime Minister	John Key Bill English Jacinda Ardern
Preceded by	Sir Jerry Mateparae
Succeeded by	Dame Cindy Kiro
Personal details
Born	Patricia Lee Reddy (1954-05-17) 17 May 1954 (age 71) Matamata, New Zealand
Spouse(s)	Geoff Harley ​ (div. 1988)​ Sir David Gascoigne ​ (m. 2016)​
Residence	Government House, Wellington
Alma mater	Victoria University of Wellington
Profession	Lawyer