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Member profiles

type: Profiles
date: 14/11/25

Seeing the unseen: Rohan O’Neill-Stevens on the quiet power of governance

Seeing the unseen: Rohan O’Neill-Stevens on the quiet power of governance

At 19, he became Nelson’s youngest councillor. Two terms later, he’s reflecting on lessons from the council chamber and the boardroom.

Diversity & inclusion
Leadership
Member profiles

type: Profiles
date: 24/02/25

Sue Suckling: ‘I’ve always been someone to make things happen’

Sue Suckling: ‘I’ve always been someone to make things happen’

One of the first women to sit on a board, Sue Suckling shares what it took to push change and the people who supported her along the way.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion
Leadership

type: Profiles
date: 07/01/25

IoD members named in New Year Honours list

IoD members named in New Year Honours list

Congratulations to the Institute of Directors (IoD) members named in the New Year Honours list.

type: Profiles
date: 23/10/24

IoD recognises 10 new Distinguished Fellows

IoD recognises 10 new Distinguished Fellows

Our new Distinguished Fellows have come from backgrounds including energy, education, public health, food and research and more.

Leadership

type: Profiles
date: 15/10/24

How to excel in governance

How to excel in governance

Jeffrey Broughton CMInstD attended the Company Directors’ Course (CDC) in Queenstown. Hear how he benefits from attending the course.

Leadership
Member profiles
Succession Planning

type: Profiles
date: 13/06/24

Two Cantabrians receive highest governance honour

Two Cantabrians receive highest governance honour

Two Cantabrians with links to 2011 earthquake recovery to receive Distinguished Fellow Award. Find out more.

Purpose

type: Profiles
date: 26/03/24

IoD recognises six new Distinguished Fellows

IoD recognises six new Distinguished Fellows

IoD recognises six new Distinguished Fellows with experience across diverse industries including health, sport, agri-business and more.

Leadership

type: Profiles
date: 27/09/23

IoD recognises 13 new Distinguished Fellows

IoD recognises 13 new Distinguished Fellows

A record number of Distinguished Fellows nominated from across the motu. Find out who made the list.

type: Profiles
date: 27/06/23

In memory of former Past-President Peter Clapshaw

In memory of former Past-President Peter Clapshaw

Remembering former IoD past-president, Peter Clapshaw.

type: Profiles
date: 06/06/23

King’s Birthday honours

King’s Birthday honours

Congratulations to the following members who have received honours in recognition of their contribution to their respective fields.

type: Profiles
date: 12/01/23

New Year Honours 2023

New Year Honours 2023

Congratulations to all IoD member who are recipients.

type: Profiles
date: 08/06/22

Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022

Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022

The Institute of Directors congratulates members who have received honours in recognition of the contribution made in their respective…

type: Profiles
date: 02/06/22

Ngātiwai Trust Board’s new CEO Hūhana Lyndon on using her influence for good and protecting her whenua

Ngātiwai Trust Board’s new CEO Hūhana Lyndon on using her influence for good and...

Hūhana Lyndon, previously a vocal critic of the Ngātiwai Trust Board, is its new chief executive.

type: Profiles
date: 31/05/22

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Two business leaders recognised with Institute of Directors’ highest accolade

Two business leaders recognised with Institute of Directors’ highest accolade

David Caygill and Ken Williamson have been named Distinguished Fellows of the IoD.

type: Profiles
date: 17/01/22

New Year Honours 2022

New Year Honours 2022

IoD members who have received honours in recognition of the contribution made in their respective fields.

type: Profiles
date: 15/12/21

Obituary: Sir Rod Weir, business giant who was always at home on the farm

Obituary: Sir Rod Weir, business giant who was always at home on the farm

He was self-made man who made a fateful decision in 1963 to pursue his dream of owning his own business and doing things his way.

Leadership

type: Profiles
date: 10/12/21

The responsibility is real

The responsibility is real

Victor Hugo Bedford MInstD has a governance career spanning 50 years and is the longest standing member of the IoD.

Board composition
Leadership

type: Profiles
date: 26/11/21

Jonathan Waecker – “Creating motivation for others is an art”

Jonathan Waecker – “Creating motivation for others is an art”

Jonathan Waecker is the 10,000th member to join the IoD and one of our Faces of Governance.

Member profiles

type: Profiles
date: 15/11/21

Precious Clark helps enrich lives with Māori culture

Precious Clark helps enrich lives with Māori culture

Lawyer Precious Clark takes a lead role in helping Pākehā identify with Māori culture that adds value personally and professionally.

Leadership
Māori governance

type: Profiles
date: 17/06/21

Obituary: Sir Eion Edgar KNZM DFInstD

Obituary: Sir Eion Edgar KNZM DFInstD

His contribution to governance in NZ spanned financial services, sport, education, arts and health.

type: Profiles
date: 08/06/21

Queens' Birthday Honours 2021

Queens' Birthday Honours 2021

The IoD congratulates members who have received honours in recognition of the contributions made in their respective fields.

type: Profiles
date: 04/05/21

KiwiRail chair Brian Corban has died: 'A mighty kauri has fallen'

KiwiRail chair Brian Corban has died: 'A mighty kauri has fallen'

He was at the forefront of change in many sectors and was well known for his broad range of commercial and governance experience.

type: Profiles
date: 03/03/21

Obituary: Lindsay Fergusson CNZM FInstD

Obituary: Lindsay Fergusson CNZM FInstD

Lindsay Fergusson's influence, generosity and stories rippled beyond any room he entered and stretched across nations.

type: Profiles
date: 14/01/21

New Years Honours 2021

New Years Honours 2021

The IoD congratulates the following members who have received honours in recognition of the contribution made in their respective fields.

type: Profiles
date: 22/01/20

Rob Heebink: Making an impact for the greater good

Rob Heebink: Making an impact for the greater good

Electronics engineer Rob Heebink CMInstD found his passion in R&D, leading at major NZ tech firms Navman and Gallagher.

type: Profiles
date: 06/01/20

New Year Honours 2020

New Year Honours 2020

The Institute of Directors congratulates the following members who have received honours.

type: Profiles
date: 15/11/19

The IoD confers Distinguished Fellow award to John Spencer

The IoD confers Distinguished Fellow award to John Spencer

Long-time company director John Spencer CNZM DistFInstD has been conferred the Distinguished Fellow award by the Institute of Directors.

type: Profiles
date: 27/09/19

Mele Wendt: Courage is key to making a difference in the boardroom

Mele Wendt: Courage is key to making a difference in the boardroom

At 28, Mele Wendt joined a university hall board — the start of a thriving career in governance.

type: Profiles
date: 18/06/19

Chartered Member profile - Megan McPherson

Megan McPherson recently became a Chartered Member of the IoD and has shared her experiences and advice.

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

type: Profiles
date: 10/05/19

Richard Young: From the shearing board to the board table

Richard Young: From the shearing board to the board table

For most people, shearing may be an unlikely starting point for a career as a director.

Member profiles

type: Profiles
date: 15/01/19

New Year Honours 2019

New Year Honours 2019

The Institute of Directors congratulates the following members who have received honours.

type: Profiles
date: 18/12/18

Meet our 9,000th member Wendy Chen

Meet our 9,000th member Wendy Chen

The Institute of Directors (IoD) recently reached another milestone – reaching 9,000 members.

type: Profiles
date: 15/11/18

The Institute of Directors pays tribute to Sir John Anderson

The Institute of Directors pays tribute to Sir John Anderson

The Institute of Directors Vice-Present Alan Isaac paid tribute to the late Sir John Anderson.

type: Profiles
date: 05/06/18

The Queen's Birthday Honours 2018

The Queen's Birthday Honours 2018

The Institute of Directors congratulates the following members who have been appointed to various levels of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

type: Profiles
date: 16/01/18

New Years Honours 2018

New Years Honours 2018

The Institute of Directors congratulates members honoured for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

type: Profiles
date: 06/06/17

IoD members receive Queen's Birthday Honours 2017

IoD members receive Queen's Birthday Honours 2017

The Institute of Directors congratulates the following members who have been appointed to various levels of the New Zealand Order of Merit.