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Chairing the Board
Gain the specialist skills needed to succeed as chair. Explore best practice, robust policy, composition, balance, and culture.
Fiona Oliver
CFInstD
Fiona is an experienced professional director with a governance career that has spanned a variety of sectors, including renewable energy, natural gas, technology, commercial property, financial services, professional services, and sport. These roles have been in commercial, public sector and not-for-profit entities.
Fiona was awarded the New Zealand Shareholders Association’s Beacon Award in 2021.
Fiona has held Executive leadership roles in funds management for Westpac (BT Funds Management) and AMP in New Zealand. She has also held commercial roles in asset management and private equity in Sydney and London. Prior to her management career, Fiona practised as a senior corporate and commercial lawyer in New Zealand and overseas, specialising in mergers and acquisitions.
Fiona is involved in governance because she believes an entity benefits from the different perspectives a board brings. Independent directors are increasingly valued as management teams have confidence their goals and strategies are supported by independent contributors. Ultimately New Zealand stands to benefit if entities have stewardship, strategic thinking, and the support that a board brings.
Fiona is a keen swimmer and her first job in London during her OE was as a lifeguard at the Brentford Leisure Centre.
