Panel Discussion
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Our panel of local SME directors will discuss advisory boards - what are they, why would you want one, and how to get started.
This is the second in a series of events looking at governance in SME businesses.
Advisory boards are often the first step in the governance journey for growing SMEs, striking a balance between informality and effectiveness whilst seeking to harness the knowledge and skills of external parties to provide strategic insight and hold the business accountable to the agreed tactics and goals.
This panel discussion will involve exploring the what, why and how of advisory boards from multiple perspectives including business owners themselves. It will be practically focused and will have ample time to consider real-world questions from the floor.
After the panel discussion, there will be the opportunity to network over light refreshments.
Our thanks to Business South for supporting this event.
Scott Mason has been a practising Charted Accountant for over 30 years, specialising in advising medium/large businesses and HNWI, and is a qualified mediator/ADR practitioner.
Scott’s governance career has been building over the last 10 years, and he is now primarily a professional director across a range of industries and entity types, with a special interest in early/mid-stage tech companies (soft and hard). Current roles include directorships with City Forests Limited (Dunedin City Council owned), NomosOne Limited (leasing SaaS), Southern Motor Group Limited, Banqer Limited (children’s financial literacy), Get Home Safe (lone worker H&S SaaS), and Bison Group Limited (container weighing/lifting).
Scott has a passion for ensuring learning and personal growth opportunities are available to everyone who wants such, and has been actively involved in a range of education and training entities as a speaker and governor. He also has a strong interest in public policy, and is the current Chair of the CAANZ Tax Advisory Group, advising Government/IRD on tax policy matters.
High among Firebrand’s Chief Commander many passions are people and technology - bringing them together to achieve social and community change. Bex has been a founder and collaborator of a long list of initiatives, businesses and
product developments, especially digital transformations; Founder of Hail (the widely used content and communication platform), past Director and current Shareholder to GetHomeSafe, lead strategist for the NZ Wide and soon to launch in Australia Youth Employment Success programme and platform and Founder of the Covid-19 “Dunedin Store” initiative.
A fiercely passionate supporter of those in need, Bex is proud of the contribution Firebrand and she personally make by giving back to the whole community. Bex is active in governance roles including past service as the Vice President of the Otago Chamber of Commerce for six years, Life Member of Business South, where she assisted in shaping the strategic direction of our region to ensure sustainability and relevance.
She is a supportive business mentor and is a key coach in early-stage discovery sessions, coaching Firebrand clients and young entrepreneurs through strategy, business and product development.
Jeff is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors based in Dunedin. He is a Chartered Accountant by trade and is an Associate Partner at Findex where he specialises in strategy development and performance improvement.
Jeff’s governance career has been building over the past decade. Highlights include the Institute of Directors Otago Southland Emerging Director Award in 2017 and a future director position with Ngāi Tahu Holdings from 2017 - 2019. His current roles include Sport Otago, Otago Rugby Football Union, Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki and Adventure Development Limited.
Jeff completed the Companies Director Course in 2017 and has completed a number of the IoD training courses over the past five years.
Rhys Gardner is the CEO and Founder of Gfactor, an innovative company using driving simulation and virtual reality to solve complex problems with road safety and driver licensing. Gfactor has operated for over 6 years with an advisory board.
His background is in rally driving, farming, and tourism with previous governance & advisory experience in tech / early stage companies. He has a strong interest in the integration of highly strategic and innovative business models with unique technologies and design solutions, especially when these can scale to positively impact the world.
Broad personal interests in design, motorsport, engineering, philosophy, psychology, and health provide him with a very unique perspective on life and business.
Wade Pearson is an Associate at local law firm Gallaway Cook Allan and chair of Startup Dunedin.
As a commercial lawyer, he works with startups, SMEs and larger businesses, and he can see first-hand the value an advisory board can bring. He has a particular interest in technology companies and game developer studios and likes explaining complex legal/commercial concepts in a clear, concise way.
As Chair of Startup Dunedin, he helps lead the board to facilitate and grow Dunedin’s startup ecosystem. He has a passion for supporting great local startup, and has previously worked within Viclink and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, helping innovative Kiwis to succeed.
By registering for this event you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our Covid-19 health and safety measures. If you are unwell or have any Covid-19 symptoms please do not attend this event.
Should you have any particular dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event.
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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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