Future Director stories

The next generation of governance leaders bring diversity and positive transformation to boardrooms across New Zealand. Read about their governance journeys and the different perspectives Future Directors® bring to a board.

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date: 31 Mar 2023
read time: 4 min to read

Value of mentorship and succession planning

Business powerhouse Joan Withers says taking on a ‘future director’ brings immediate capability enhancement.

Chairing
Diversity

date: 31 Mar 2023
read time: 3 min to read

Making the boat go faster

Full-time director Sheridan Broadbent says the Future Directors’ programme put the wind in her sails.

Shareholders

date: 20 Dec 2022
read time: 3 min to read

The future starts today, not tomorrow

The Future Directors’ programme has helped 102 emerging directors overcome that first hurdle of getting their foot in the door.

Board composition
Diversity
NZX

date: 20 Dec 2022
read time: 2 min to read

From the operating table

For Dr Liz Zhu, the world of governance and boards is a dramatic shift from working directly with patients.

Board composition
Diversity
Leadership

date: 20 Dec 2022
read time: 3 min to read

Touched by ‘golden child’

For Tahana Tippett-Tapsell, his admiration as a Sharesies customer now extends to his role on the board.

Diversity
Purpose
Te Ao Māori

IMHO: Learning how to kill it in the boardroom

Opinion

date: 01 Dec 2022
read time: 3 min to read

IMHO: Learning how to kill it in the boardroom

Mike O'Donnell MInstD on aspiring drummers and aspiring directors.

Board composition
Diversity

date: 04 Oct 2022
read time: 2 min to read

Breaking new ground

Award-winning director Meleane Burgess has forged a governance career path that others may follow.

Diversity
Leadership

IMHO: Life lessons from a Future Director

Opinion

date: 14 Sep 2022
read time: 3 min to read

IMHO: Life lessons from a Future Director

Toni Moyes MInstD on lessons learned as a future director on the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare board.

Leadership

IMHO: Des Hunt says the old boys' network is holding New Zealand back

OPINION

date: 22 Jan 2021
read time: 4 min to read

IMHO: Des Hunt says the old boys' network is holding New Zealand back

Board composition is a major factor in the performance, or lack thereof.

Board composition
CEOs
Diversity

date: 29 May 2019
read time: 4 min to read

Kirikaiahi Taiiti Mahutariki: In governance to make an impact

For Kirikaiahi Taiiti Mahutariki, being a director allows her to make a real impact on things she is passionate about.

Te Ao Māori

date: 01 Jun 2017
read time: 2 min to read

Future Directors - Stepping into the boardroom

We ask Future Directors about their experience on the programme.

Board composition
Diversity

date: 27 Oct 2014
read time: 2 min to read

Findings from a Future Director

Designed to develop the next generation of directors, the Future Directors programme invites selected candidates to sit on the board of a…