Our thoughts are with our members and their organisations impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Boards have a key role to play in the wake of any crisis. See guidance for chairs and directors. 

Our thoughts are with our members and their organisations impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Boards have a key role to play in the wake of any crisis. See guidance for chairs and directors. 

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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.

 

Courses Fiona facilitates

16

CPD

2 days   •   Face to face learning

Chairing the Board

Gain the specialist skills needed to succeed as chair. Explore best practice, robust policy, composition, balance, and culture.

50

CPD

5 days   •   Face to face learning

Company Directors' Course

A week long course to develop your governance skills and create a significant step change in your professional performance.

50

CPD

5 days   •   Face to face learning

Company Directors' Course - Non Residential

A week long course to develop your governance skills and create a significant step change in your professional performance.

8

CPD

1 day   •   Face to face learning

Governance Essentials

Gain a confident grasp of board relationships, robust processes, good decision-making, and the main elements of board operations.
  • Board management relationship
  • Purpose

8

CPD

1 day   •   Face to face learning

Not-for-Profit Governance Essentials

Gain a confident grasp of robust board processes, good decision-making, and board operations in a not-for-profit context.
  • Decision making
  • Not for profits