Panel Discussion
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CPD
Exploring the realities of women in governance – challenges, progress, and the road ahead.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the realities of women in governance with Institute of Directors Chief Executive Kirsten Patterson CMInstD, independent director Joy Marslin MInstD, and former Emerging Director Award winner Jenna Neame CMInstD.
Facilitated by Intepeople partner Melisa Kappely, the panel will explore the evolving role of women in governance, and the ongoing journey toward equity in the boardroom.
What progress has been made? What barriers still remain? And what does the future look like for women in governance? Our speakers will share personal stories, experiences, and practical insights for both aspiring and experienced directors.
Special thanks to our local sponsor Intepeople for making this event possible and for their continued commitment to our region. Events like this rely on strong local partnerships, and we acknowledge the valuable contribution of all our local sponsors in helping us bring opportunities like this to our members.
Melisa Kappely (MSc) is a senior executive and shareholder at Intepeople, and a registered industrial psychologist. She has held senior commercial and operational roles across major New Zealand organisations in the ports, dairy, banking, and retail sectors.
Melisa brings a deep understanding of people, performance, and organisational dynamics, shaped by her experience working across both governance and executive spaces. She is a member of the Institute of Directors and currently serves on the Board of Nelson Netball.
She is a strong advocate for improving equity and representation in governance and sees this as essential to the future of boards across Aotearoa and the wider region.
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Kirsten Patterson (known as KP) LLB, CFHRINZ, MInstD is a Member of the IoD and the Chief Executive where she also chairs the Commercial Committee. She is a qualified lawyer and Chartered Fellow of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand. She has extensive governance and leadership experience, and is actively involved in community initiatives.
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Joy has a portfolio of governance positions that leverage a 25 year career within the financial services sector.
Currently Joy is the Chair of Simplicity NZ Ltd (Chair) and independent director of Strategi Group, Financial Services Complaints Ltd (Financial Ombudsman), NZ Shareholders Association, Nelson Building Society, and the Impact Enterprise Fund. In addition to her directorships Joy is a member of the Giving Architects Advisory Board, and a member of the Nominating Committee for the Guardians of the NZ Superannuation Fund and Metis Investment Committee. Previously she was Chair of the Auckland Community Foundation.
Joy believes that as we face into the growing number of global challenges, it is increasingly important we challenge ourselves and use collective experience and wisdom to uncover opportunities and solutions.
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Ko Tūtūmāpou te maunga
Ko Te Hoiere te awa
Ko Te Hora te marae
Ko Ngāti Kuia te iwi
Ko Jenna Neame tōna ingoa
He uri anō ia nō Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Muaūpoko, Rangitāne me Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Jenna is a Director for Ngāti Apa ki Te Rā Tō Investments Ltd and Building Connexion Ltd (ITM), and an Associate Director for Ngāti Apa Investments Ltd and Network Tasman Ltd. Previously, she was a trustee of the Nelson Tasman Kindergarten Association and Chair of the Motueka Early Learning Centre.
Jenna's career spans the private and public sectors, beginning as a Civil Engineering Cadet with MWH NZ. She later worked at Tasman District Council in strategic planning and leadership roles, including Kaihautū | Manager of Māori Partnerships and Acting Chief Operating Officer. Recently, Jenna joined Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust as Pou Amotake | General Manager Business and Operations.
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.
Melanie Powick
Nelson Marlborough Branch
+64 27 444 9711
melanie.powick@iod.org.nz
The Nelson Marlborough Branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $25.00
Non-members — $45.00
