Build your governance capability

General

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Speaker(s): Jackie Lloyd, Rachel Farrant, Rick Christie, Robin Hapi
Date: 4:00pm — 7:00pm, 23 May 2024
Venue: PwC Centre Wellington
Location: 10 Waterloo Quay, Wellington 6011
Price: $85.00 incl GST

Overview

The objective of this session is to assist the development of emerging directors through an introduction to governance, building governance awareness in an interactive environment. Experienced directors will guide discussions around the Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice which provides essential guidance on best practice governance, global trends and the contemporary operating environment in New Zealand.

On completion, participants will have a sound fundamental understanding of governance best practice, boosting their confidence to undertake more formal director training such as the one-day Essentials courses for aspiring and new directors.

Preparation

A workbook will be emailed two weeks prior and it is expected of each participant to familiarise themselves with the reading and exercises around each of the Pillars (please bring your workbook – either electronic or hardcopy – to the session).

Who should register?

The workshop is ideally suited for mid to senior-level executives and new directors on commercial, not-for-profit (NFP) and Crown-owned boards. It will provide a unique opportunity to learn from a number of New Zealand’s senior director practitioners, share experience and network with other like-minded business people. You should ideally have some governance experience, but not have completed any of the IoD governance development courses.

The session is limited to 28 participants. Drinks and light dinner will be served.

Thank you to our event host PwC.

Facilitators

Jackie Lloyd CFInstD

Jackie Lloyd BA, BCom, CFInstD, is President of the Institute of Directors and a National Council member. A life-long interest in the relationship between human behaviour and business performance led Jackie through an executive career as the global human resources director for the New Zealand Dairy Board and NZMP Fonterra, to consulting and governance. She is currently chair of Naylor Love Enterprises Ltd and director of CentrePort Ltd. Jackie is also Deputy Chair of the Lion Foundation and a board member of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Rachel Farrant CMInstD

Rachel Farrant is a partner at BDO Wellington Ltd and has over 25 years’ experience in chartered accountancy and business advisory services.

She currently holds the following governance roles: Chairperson: The Property Group Limited, Director: Skellerup Group Limited, Papa Rererangi i Puketapu Limited (New Plymouth Airport), Director and Audit Committee Chair – Fairway Resolution Limited. Member of the IOD Wellington Branch Committee.

Rick Christie DistFInstD

Mr Christie is a professional Director and company Chairman with appointments in both the private and public sectors. He has had considerable experience as a Chief Executive with his most recent position being CEO of diversified investment company Rangatira Ltd., from which he retired in 2004. Prior to that appointment he has had extensive managerial involvement in the export, oil, and industrial sectors.

He is currently Chairman of NeSI, (the NZ supercomputer network), and until recently, ikeGPS Ltd., where he remains an Independent Director. He is also Chairman of The Royal Society of NZ Endowment Trust.

Prior to this, Mr Christie’s long and varied governance career includes Director and Chair roles within Service IQ, EBOS Group Ltd., AgResearch Ltd., the Science Media Centre and the Growth and Innovation Advisory Board. He was a Director of Southport Ltd., Acurity Health Ltd., Tourism Holdings Ltd., the NZ Pork Industry Board, Deputy Chairman of the Foundation for Research Science & Technology and Chairman of the Victoria University Foundation Board of Trustees.

He has also had a close involvement in a number of New Zealand sports and arts organisations, and the media. He was a Director of Television New Zealand, a founding Director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and is a past President of Chamber Music New Zealand.

Mr Christie is an MSc(Hons) graduate in chemistry from Victoria University. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors. In 2003 he was made a Hunter Fellow of Victoria University of Wellington, and in 2010 was made a Companion of the Royal Society of NZ, Te Aparangi.

Robin Hapi DistFInstD

Robin Hapi (Ngati Kahungunu) is a prominent Māori leader and professional company director with an impressive record of significant governance roles with successful businesses. Robin received the Insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2015 for services to Maori, the community and governance.

Robin is currently the Chair of Te Mana Whakahaere (Governing Council) of Te Wānanga o Raukawa.

Member of the Board of Kainga Ora and Chair of its Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.

Robin’s many governance roles have included directorships with Callaghan Innovation, Māori Economic Development Advisory Board, NZ Trade & Enterprise and Serco, to name a few.

Robin is an alumni of Hato Paora Maori Boys College, of which he says was a life changing moment that set him up for his future. He started his work career within Maori Affairs and become the CE of the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission in 1994.

Robin is a strong advocate for Maori and is actively involved with voluntary social, cultural and environmental issues in his home town of Foxton. He was President of the Foxton Rugby Club, Chairman of the Foxton Save our River Trust and contributes to many other governance roles within his community.

Additional information

Covid-19 precautions

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.