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Meet, connect, and exchange ideas with fellow directors — an easy, informal way to build your governance network.
IoD Coffee Connect is a relaxed and informal gathering, bringing together directors and those with an interest in governance.
Hosted by Southland IoD branch committee members Jeff Grant MInstD and Sarah Brown CFInstD, this session offers an opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and build relationships in a supportive and welcoming environment. There is no formal agenda or set topic — just conversation, connection, and community over coffee.
This event is open to both members and non-members. Whether you are an experienced director or just starting your governance journey, you are warmly invited to join this informal catch-up, expand your network, and connect with others in the governance community. The focus is on building relationships, sharing ideas, and strengthening our collective leadership.
We are grateful to The Langlands Hotel for supporting this event.
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Jeff has been in governance roles full-time for 24 years with previous roles including a Director for SBS Bank, Finance Now, PF2050, Southern Institute of Technology and Chairman of Mt Linton Station, OSPRI Ltd, AgResearch, and Milford Sound Tourism. In July 2018, Jeff was seconded to the New Zealand meat industry for two years and was based at NZ House in London to oversee the Brexit EU28 and UK Free Trade Agreement process on behalf of NZ Red Meat Industry. For eight years until 2018, Jeff was the Independent Chair of Southland Shared Services.
Jeff is an External Appointee at Invercargill City Council, responsible for guiding the organisation through its response to a recent Government Review. He holds directorships at Lakeland Wanaka, Great South, and Thriving Southland and is a member of the Institute of Directors.
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Sarah is a former commercial lawyer who is now a professional director with extensive governance experience as a director, chair, and committee chair. Sarah is currently a director of Blue Sky Meats and a former director of SBS Bank and PGG Wrightson Ltd. She brings a wealth of cross-sector experience at multiple organisational levels, and we are delighted to have her represent the Southern region.
Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
By registering for this event you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our event terms and conditions.
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.
Michelle Branford
Otago Southland Branch Manager
+64 20 4183 5664
michelle.branford@iod.org.nz
The Otago Southland Branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $0.00
Non-members — $0.00
