Future Directors® stories | IoD NZ

type: Boardroom magazine
date: 31/03/23

Value of mentorship and succession planning

Value of mentorship and succession planning

Business powerhouse Joan Withers says taking on a ‘future director’ brings immediate capability enhancement.

Chairing
Diversity & inclusion

type: Boardroom magazine
date: 31/03/23

Making the boat go faster

Making the boat go faster

Full-time director Sheridan Broadbent says the Future Directors’ programme put the wind in her sails.

Shareholders

type: Boardroom magazine
date: 20/12/22

The future starts today, not tomorrow

The future starts today, not tomorrow

The Future Directors’ programme has helped 102 emerging directors overcome that first hurdle of getting their foot in the door.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion
NZX

type: Boardroom magazine
date: 20/12/22

From the operating table

From the operating table

For Dr Liz Zhu, the world of governance and boards is a dramatic shift from working directly with patients.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion
Leadership

type: Boardroom magazine
date: 20/12/22

Touched by ‘golden child’

Touched by ‘golden child’

For Tahana Tippett-Tapsell, his admiration as a Sharesies customer now extends to his role on the board.

Diversity & inclusion
Māori governance
Purpose

type: IMHO
date: 01/12/22

Opinion

IMHO: Learning how to kill it in the boardroom

IMHO: Learning how to kill it in the boardroom

Mike O'Donnell MInstD on aspiring drummers and aspiring directors.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 04/10/22

Breaking new ground

Breaking new ground

Award-winning director Meleane Burgess has forged a governance career path that others may follow.

Diversity & inclusion
Leadership

type: IMHO
date: 14/09/22

Opinion

IMHO: Life lessons from a Future Director

IMHO: Life lessons from a Future Director

Toni Moyes MInstD on lessons learned as a future director on the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare board.

Leadership

type: Digital
date: 25/02/22

Conflict closer than we think

Conflict closer than we think

Boards need to be prepared for cybersecurity threats resulting from the Russia Ukraine war.

Cyber security
NZX

type: IMHO
date: 22/01/21

OPINION

IMHO: Des Hunt says the old boys' network is holding New Zealand back

IMHO: Des Hunt says the old boys' network is holding New Zealand back

Board composition is a major factor in the performance, or lack thereof.

Board composition
CEOs
Diversity & inclusion

type: Profiles
date: 29/05/19

Kirikaiahi Taiiti Mahutariki: In governance to make an impact

Kirikaiahi Taiiti Mahutariki: In governance to make an impact

For Kirikaiahi Taiiti Mahutariki, being a director allows her to make a real impact on things she is passionate about.

Māori governance
Member profiles