Panel Discussion
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Experienced directors discuss how they built their governance careers and the two-way relationship between boards and management.
Stepping into governance can be both exciting and challenging. At this First Break event, our panel of experienced directors will share how they built their governance careers — navigating transitions, developing board portfolios, and seizing opportunities.
The theme for the panel discussion: What can boards expect of their management team, and vice versa, provides conversation cohesion.
Following the panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to network with senior directors over drinks and canapés.
Join John Journee, Andrea Scown, and Daniel Haines as they discuss the evolving governance landscape, key insights on board-executive dynamics, and the role of executives in governance. This session supports aspiring and early-stage directors and offers valuable perspectives for experienced directors looking to refine their governance approach, stay ahead of emerging trends, and strengthen their impact across sectors. Whether you're starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, this discussion will provide fresh insights and practical takeaways.
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John is a seasoned governance leader and former CEO, with experience driving strategic transformation across complex, fast moving, customer-focused organizations. With over 15 years boardroom experience in large scale listed, cooperative and private entities he brings perspectives from various governance models. John's insights are also grounded in CEO and senior executive roles within the retail, technology and services sectors. He brings a clear understanding of the board’s role in shaping resilient, future-fit businesses.
John’s current governance roles: The Warehouse Group, Farmlands Cooperative, Colonial Motor Company.
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Daniel is a strategic leader with deep governance experience across public, Māori, and non-profit sectors. He is currently Executive Officer to the Director of the Group Strategy & Chief Executive’s Office at Auckland Council, where he supports the organisation to define and deliver its strategic direction, which includes major reforms in economic development, urban development, and strategic planning. His work spans regional deals, long-term plan priorities, and destination events.
Daniel serves as Chair of the People Committee at Waihanga Ara Rau and is a board member at ActionStation. His previous governance roles include Deputy Chair of the Academic Quality Agency, Student Job Search, and students’ associations.
He brings a long-term lens to governance and strategy, grounded in kaupapa Māori values and a lifelong commitment to equity and transformation. His leadership roles at Eke Panuku Development Auckland and KPMG focused on strategy, iwi partnerships, and infrastructure.
Daniel holds an MBA and is completing a PhD in corporate governance.
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Andrea Scown is the CEO of Mitre 10, a home improvement co-operative in New Zealand. After holding various senior roles in the company since 2017, Andrea is the Co-operatives first internal appointment made to the CEO role, and the first female Chief Executive. Passionate about the co-operative model, and NZ-owned and operated businesses, Andrea has developed excellent relationships with the members and their teams.
Andrea has extensive retail experience in both Australia and New Zealand, working for brands such as Speciality Fashion Group, EziBuy and Bendon, leading many successful initiatives in a competitive industry and marketplace. In her earlier career, Andrea worked across sectors such as bloodstock breeding and racing, professional sports, commercial property and dairy farm conversions.
Andrea is an Associated Chartered Accountant of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and has completed the IoD’s Company Directors Course. Andrea was appointed to the Summerset Group board as a future director (Oct 2022 – May 2025) and benefited immensely from the opportunity to sit at the table in a governance capacity.
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Suneil Connor is the Group Chief Financial Officer for Service Foods. He is a Chartered Accountant, director of KiwiHarvest and the New Zealand Food Network, committee member of Mission Bay/Kohimarama Residents Association, and board member of Auckland Foundation.
Suneil holds the position of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for KiwiHarvest, New Zealand Food Network and Auckland Foundation. Suneil is a Member of the IoD and joined the branch committee in February 2018 where he has been a judge on the Emerging Leader Award since 2019.
Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
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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.
Becky Hare
Auckland Branch Manager
+64 27 642 1099
+64 9 905 4804
Becky.Hare@iod.org.nz
The Auckland branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $0.00
Non-members — $75.00
