Breakfast with Mark Binns and Auckland Branch AGM

Overview

Mark will speak about how the infrastructure industry will transition and recover after the COVID-19 crisis. He will share his thoughts on what changes will need to be made after New Zealand has progressed through the various alert levels and how quickly a recovery can be made.

This event will conclude at 9.00am. The Auckland Branch AGM will follow commencing at 9.10am for those members who would like to attend. 

This event will be held in Auckland and will also be available nationally via live webcast.  Please note, the Auckland Branch AGM will not be available online (only the Mark Binns' presentation).  Please send apologies for the AGM to Natalie.spratt@iod.org.nz

Mark Binns

Mark Binns was appointed a director of Crown Infrastructure Partners in 2018 and then chair in March 2020.

His successful career has seen him closely involved in many of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure projects, including the Wiri Prison public-private partnership, Waterview Connection, Eden Park, SKYCITY, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the Manapōuri tunnel. For 22 years, Mark worked at Fletcher Building and its predecessor, Fletcher Challenge Limited. During that period he was responsible for operations in Australia, South East Asia, India, South America, the United States and the South Pacific, as well as in New Zealand.

Mark also brings to this governance role the experience of being a Chief Executive. He was Chief Executive of Meridian from 2012 to 2017, during which he prepared the company for New Zealand’s largest IPO and delivered strong shareholder returns. He is also a former Chief Executive of the Infrastructure Division of Fletcher Building Limited, the company’s largest division.

By training, Mark is a qualified lawyer. He is a former partner of Simpson Grierson in Auckland.

Additional information

COVID-19

We have been monitoring government updates regarding COVID-19 and are keeping up to date with Ministry of Health guidance with regard to events and public gatherings.

For the latest updates on face to face courses and our safety planning see our response to COVID-19 page

Branch event cancellation policy

Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event.

See our standard terms and conditions for more information.

Contact

Jill Steffert
Auckland Branch Manager

+64 27 403 0148
+64 9 905 4804
Jill.Steffert@iod.org.nz

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