Panel Discussion

2

CPD

The power of advisory boards, mentors and governance thinking

Speaker(s)
Campbell Mattson, Grant McQuoid, More panellists announced soon
Date
7:00am — 9:00am, 15 September 2026
Venue
Unlimit Office
Location
Level 7/ 54 Gill Street, New Plymouth
Price members
$20.00 incl GST
Price non-members
$30.00 incl GST

Overview

Successful businesses are rarely built in isolation. Behind every ambitious founder, executive or growing organisation is a trusted network of people who provide challenge, perspective and experience when it matters most.

Governance starts long before the boardroom. Join founders, directors, investors and advisors as they share how early governance thinking leads to stronger leadership, better decisions and business growth.

Campbell Mattson

Campbell Mattson is the Managing Director of North Taranaki ITM, Peak Pine Sawmills and an experienced business owner, investor and director with more than 20 years' experience across the construction, manufacturing, building supply and property sectors. Through his governance and ownership interests in a range of privately owned businesses, Campbell has extensive experience navigating business growth, acquisition, strategy and long-term value creation.

Alongside his commercial leadership roles, Campbell until recently served on the Board of Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) and is a founder and former Chair of Building Wellness Taranaki. With first-hand experience working with governance and advisory structures in growing businesses, Campbell brings valuable insights into how advisory boards can support better decision-making, accountability and sustainable business success. 

Grant McQuoid

Grant is a Director and Board chair of Unlimit, a Taranaki business advisory firm focused on enabling the success of SMEs across regional New Zealand. He is also Chair of Venture Taranaki, and an advisory board chair for a number of privately owned businesses. Grant works closely with business owners as a strategic advisor, helping leaders navigate growth, governance, succession, acquisitions, mergers, and organisational change. 

An experienced advisory board facilitator and trusted advisor, Grant brings practical governance expertise and a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing regional businesses. He is passionate about helping business owners make confident decisions and create long-term value for their organisations. 

Additional information

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Branch event cancellation policy

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.

Contact

Rachel Vickers
Taranaki Branch Manager

+64 27 559 5951
rachel.vickers@iod.org.nz

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  • New Plymouth

    date
    15 Sep 2026

    Members — $20.00

    Non-members — $30.00