Governance insights with Peter McBride

Presentation

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Speaker(s): Peter McBride
Date: 5:30pm — 8:30pm, 8 October 2026
Venue: Trinity Wharf Hotel Tauranga
Location: 51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
Price: $35.00 incl GST

Overview

Join fellow Chartered Members for an exclusive dinner featuring one of New Zealand’s most respected governance leaders, Peter McBride CFInstD.

As Chair of Fonterra and former Chair of Zespri, Peter has helped lead two globally recognised New Zealand organisations through strategic reset, international growth and complex governance challenges. His wider governance experience includes Chair of Trinity Lands, Chair of Sydney Markets Ltd, Chair of Sequal Holdings Ltd, member of the New Zealand China Council and former Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum.

Known for his calm and pragmatic leadership style, Peter will share reflections and practical insights from a distinguished governance career spanning agribusiness, export growth, international trade and organisational transformation.

The evening will feature an interview conducted by Bay of Plenty Branch Committee member Brian Staunton CMInstD, followed by audience Q&A and networking with fellow Chartered Members and governance leaders from across the region.

Peter McBride

CFInstD

Peter became Chair of Fonterra in November 2020. He currently chairs the boards of Trinity Lands Limited and Sequal Holdings Limited and is a member of the New Zealand China Council and the Zespri Global Supply Advisory Board.

Peter was previously Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Lands Limited and served as Chair and Director of Zespri Group Limited and its related companies. He was also Chair of Sydney Markets Limited, one of Australia's largest fresh produce market operators, and a Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum.

With extensive experience across governance, agribusiness, international trade, and strategic leadership, Peter brings valuable insights into leading complex organisations through growth, change, and global market challenges.

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