Advisory boards: A strategic edge in modern governance

Overview

Advisory boards are fast becoming a strategic tool for organisations seeking flexibility, external insight and agile decision-making—without the formality of a governance board. But what’s really driving their growth, and where do they fit in the governance landscape? 

Join Paul Muckleston MInstD, Sandy Kimpton CMInstD, and Suse Reynolds MInstD in a dynamic conversation facilitated by Guy Beatson CMInstD, as they explore the evolving role of advisory boards in Aotearoa New Zealand’s governance ecosystem. This webcast will unpack the practical benefits and challenges of advisory boards, their increasing relevance in both commercial and not-for-profit sectors, and how directors can leverage them to enhance strategic thinking and organisational resilience. 

What directors will gain from this webcast:

• Insights into why advisory boards are gaining traction across sectors 
• Practical guidance on when and how to establish an advisory board 
• Perspectives from experienced directors on the value advisory boards bring to governance and leadership 
• Considerations for aligning advisory boards with organisational strategy and culture 

Whether you're a seasoned director, governance professional, or exploring new ways to support organisational performance, this session will offer valuable takeaways and provoke fresh thinking. 

Paul Muckleston

MInstD 

Paul's professional purpose is to help technology businesses scale globally. He manages a portfolio of Governance and CEO Advisory roles and leads the global technology practice as Managing Director, at the SellSide Group, a US based Mergers & Acquisitions firm. He is also a Venture Partner at Pacific Channel, a New Zealand based deep-tech Venture Capital fund. Previously, Paul was the Chief Operating Officer for Microsoft’s world-wide Public Sector business. He enjoyed a successful and diverse 20-year career at Microsoft in various leadership roles based in New Zealand, France, Germany and the United States, travelling professionally to 70 plus countries.

Sandy Kimpton

CMInstD 

Sandy Kimpton leads an organisation focused on making a positive difference to families and businesses with sustainable intergenerational outcomes.  She is Chartered member of the IOD and is a director and advisory board member of several private family enterprises.  Her executive Chartered Accountant / CFO career principally centred on multi-generational family enterprises providing an extensive backdrop for the good, bad and ugly that can occur with the business & family intersect.  Combining business, executive and governance skills together with a holistic overlay of family dynamics & values she focuses on positioning the business, family unit and the individuals to all thrive.  

Suse Reynolds

MInstD

Suse Reynolds is Wellington Branch Committee Chair, representative on the National Council. Suse was a founding member of the AANZ Council at its inception in 2008. She took up the executive director role in 2015, transitioning to executive chair in 2020 and stepped down from this role in 2024. Angel Association NZ is the industry representative body for early stage investment. In 2005 Suse helped to found AngelHQ, the Wellington region’s angel network and remains on the board. Today AngelHQ has over 90 members and has invested over $55m into 100+ high-growth startup companies. Suse is an active angel investor with about 40 ventures in her portfolio. Suse has held governance roles with CreativeHQ and Project Crimson Trust. She has a small portfolio of advisory board and governance roles with a handful of startups. Prior to her roles in angel investment, Suse was the chief operating officer and general manager Investment at Grow Wellington. Before taking up these positions, she was the executive director of the Trade Liberalisation Network. This followed a 10 year career with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade which included working for the Foreign Minister and a posting in London representing New Zealand’s trade and economic interests. Suse has a Bachelor of Commerce and an Honours Law Degree, both completed at Victoria University.

Guy Beatson  (Facilitator) 

Additional information

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Contact

Gemma Fellowes
Project and Events Executive
+64 9 365 2736
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