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A Pacific lens on governance and leadership shaping the future across Waikato, New Zealand and beyond.
Governance is not judged by the quality of discussion around the board table, but by the quality of outcomes experienced beyond it. In the end, leadership and governance are always viewed through the eyes of those we serve.
Join us for an interactive discussion on the application of governance through a Pacific lens. Many boards navigate increasingly complex challenges, Pacific perspectives offer valuable insights into leadership, stewardship, relationships and long-term decision making. Our experienced directors will respond and answer what many are thinking - WHY?
How do Pacific worldviews and perspectives strengthen governance practice? How does it foster more inclusive decision making? What can your boards do to optimise Pacific governance contributions ?
Drawing on their governance lived-experience across a range of sectors, each director will share practical insights and light-bulb moments that have relevance and impact over and above the boardroom context followed by Q&A.
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Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau is an experienced independent strategic and business director for FaceNorth Promotions, overseeing key relationships in the public and private sectors internationally, including across the Pacific region. Her broad commercial experience includes numerous projects between New Zealand and the Pacific relating to trade and investment promotion and facilitation, international research expeditions, public relations, marketing management, government and NGO advisory.
She is an independent director for Habitat for Humanity NZ, Activate Education Group Ltd, Deputy Chair for Ember Wellbeing Trust and Chair of WEL Energy Trust. Rachel holds various NGO governance roles in the Social Housing, Mental Health and Business and Economic Development spaces and is highly engaged in international global Church governance through the World Evangelical Alliance.
Rachel also delivers consultative management services to a national NGO that addresses family wellbeing, prevention of violence and child abuse across New Zealand and has passion to advance Pacific economic development regionally. Rachel is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors NZ and sits on the Waikato Committee for IoD.
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Caren is a proud, Canterbury born, Hawke’s Bay raised, Cook Islander who started her career as a chartered accountant and auditor with the Office of the Auditor-General. She chose a career in governance, combined with facilitation and leadership work, so she can contribute to decision-making in areas for which she has passion. Her current governance roles include Chair of NGO Pacific Homecare, Pro-Chancellor of Massey University, Deputy Chair, Pacific Co-operation Broadcasting Ltd (Pasifika TV) and Director, NZ Rugby. She also delivers a governance training programme for Pacific communities with colleague Mele Wendt.
In 2018, she was conferred with an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance and the Pacific community. Caren is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors and a member of the IoD’s Pacific Advisory Group.
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Regional Branch Director: Gallagher Insurance (Previously Crombie Lockwood)
Simon has worked in the insurance industry for the last 31 years both in the UK and NZ. For the last eighteen years Simon has led the Waikato Regional Team of Gallagher Insurance (previously known as Crombie Lockwood). The Waikato Branch of New Zealand’s largest broker has over 50 team members and looks after 8,000 client relationships.
Simon is currently the Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD) and represents the Waikato on the National Council of the IoD. In addition Simon makes a wide ranging contribution to the region through a variety of governance roles including:
May’s drive and purpose centres on creating an enduring legacy that benefits all.
May holds a number of roles at the governance and executive level. Her main current role is the COO of Kiwi Innovation Network, an organisation accelerating publicly funded research into investor readiness.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law and a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics.
Originally born in Fiji, raised in Hamilton and studied in Wellington and Auckland, she now lives in Hamilton with her partner and three children and is surrounded by an amazing supportive village.
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Scott is a partner and Chair at national law firm Tompkins Wake. Specialising in commercial property law and with extensive governance experience in organisations managing substantial property portfolios, Scott brings valuable insights and expertise to the table. He currently serves on the boards of the Waikato Regional Theatre Trust and K’aute Pasifika Trust, where his first-hand knowledge of construction projects enhances his contributions. Scott's ability to navigate complex property matters with strategic vision and leadership ensures successful outcomes for the organisations he serves.
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Megan Beveridge
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Branch Manager
+64 21 358 772
megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz
The Waikato branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $40.00
Non-members — $65.00
