Taking your first steps towards board appointments

Overview

Hear from professional director Murray Sherwin who will take you through the steps and processes involved in building your governance profile, such as:

• Developing your networks
• Developing yourself
• Continuing professional development
• Maximising your opportunities
• Selecting the right role for you

Murray will also discuss the support offered by the IoD and how they can assist you to reach your governance goals.

Please note this workshop includes lunch.

Murray Sherwin

CNZM, CMInstD

Murray is an economist with over 40 years’ experience in a wide range of public policy and other roles, both in here and abroad. He is a graduate of Waikato University (MSocSci Hons) and The Executive Program of the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia.

His professional history includes appointments with the OECD, the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisory Group, membership of the World Bank Board of Executive Directors, Deputy Governor and Deputy Chair of the Board of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Director General and CEO of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Chair of the New Zealand Productivity Commission and Chair of the Innovation Partnership, a Google-initiated collaboration which explored opportunities for smart application of internet technology in NZ.

Murray’s current roles include Chair of the Plant Germplasm Import Council (a collaboration between MPI’s Biosecurity NZ group and the industries engaged in imports of plant germplasm), membership of the Thought Leaders Group supporting Te Puna Whakaaronui (an internal MPI policy group exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact and opportunities in our food and fibre industries), and member of the Advisory Board of Iron Duke Partners.

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.

Additional requirements

Should you have any particular dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.

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

Jill Dawson
Wellington Branch Manager

+64 27 278 8814
+64 4 470 2673
jill.dawson@iod.org.nz

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The East Coast region also thank

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