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This Forum will help directors cut through the noise and focus on what matters.
How is AI being used in your organisation? Is it making decisions for you? Can its work be trusted? Is it producing productivity gains, or risk, or both?
AI governance is now a core board responsibility. As noted in our 2026 Top Five Issues for Directors: “Oversight of automated decision-making has become a test of governance credibility.”
Gain practical advice and understanding from experts and practitioners led by technology advisor Kim Gordon MInstD.
As AI is increasingly integrated into business activities and decisions, strategy, risk management and oversight must keep pace.
This Forum will help directors cut through the noise and focus on what matters.
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Kim has over 30 years technology advisory experience across commercial, procurement, strategy, governance, and legal roles. She was previously a partner at MinterEllison (Aus) and has held several not-for-profit, public, and private sector governance roles over a 20 year period. She is currently Deputy Chair of Lotto NZ, a director on the boards of ACC, The Co-operative Bank and Co-operative Life and a trustee of the Auckland Softball Foundation Charitable Trust.
Kim holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland. She is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.
Brandon Hutcheson is Director of Quantum at HSO, where he leads advanced innovation in quantum strategy, AI, and ethical technology deployment across global markets. Formerly Co-Founder of Aware Group, Brandon helped build one of New Zealand’s most respected AI and data consultancies, specialising in cutting-edge solutions for enterprise-scale AI, data engineering, and automation for nearly a decade, receiving Microsoft’s 2024 Partner of the Year Award and other industry recognitions.
Brandon serves as a Council Member of AI Forum New Zealand, contributing to national leadership and cross-sector collaboration on AI strategy, policy, and industry best practice, and speaks regularly both domestically and internationally on AI and ethics.
Darby Healey is a seasoned professional with a distinguished career at KPMG. Having joined the firm in 1997, Darby has amassed extensive experience and expertise working within both New Zealand and the United States. Throughout the years, she has held several key leadership positions, including serving as an Audit Partner, Head of Audit Quality, Audit Risk Partner, and Ethics and Independence Partner. She is currently a member of the KPMG NZ Board.
Darby has played a pivotal role in driving and maintaining high standards of audit quality within KPMG. Her strategic oversight and dedication to upholding professional ethics and independence have contributed to the firm's reputation for delivering exceptional service to clients.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru is a Māori AI, data, and emerging-technology ethicist who helps organisations understand how modern digital systems affect identity, rights, and equity outcomes. Drawing on tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori, he delivers practical guidance for boards, agencies, and industry leaders on AI governance, Māori Data Sovereignty, IP, and preventing bias and discrimination across the AI lifecycle.
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