‘The hive mentality and financial performance’- Mike Sang
In this episode, Mike Sang shares why good companies attract great talent and the importance of businesses staying true to their core values. He delves into the cyclical nature of honey production and giving back to the environment, drawing parallels for board culture, productivity and financial performance. Find out more, including why hierarchical power can obstruct open discussion between the board and management. Mike is a professional independent director with over 25 years’ experience working alongside and sitting on boards. He has a background in finance with an executive career spanning diverse sectors, including as CEO of Ngai Tahu Holdings, and CFO of PGG Wrightson. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) and a Chartered Accountant with CAANZ his board roles include Director and Chair of Audit & Risk Committees for Orion NZ, Comvita, BRANZ and Government Superannuation Fund Authority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Short term pain for long term gain’ - Kate Bromfield
In this episode, Kate Bromfield delves into the ways companies can effectively transition to a sustainable business model that protects the environment while also making a profit. Find out why companies struggle in the short to medium term strategic transition to climate change, emissions reductions, and environmental sustainability, but why short-term pain is inevitable when working towards a longer-term climate vision. Kate is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors (CMInstD), and has a PhD in marine palaeontology and climate change -- she has made her career enhancing environmental benefits and sustainability in a sound economic framework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'AI as a co-pilot’ - Helen van Orton
In this episode, Helen van Orton explains the importance of seeing AI as a co-pilot rather than a a default autopilot, and the need for a human lens. Find out her tips to use AI effectively in preparation for board meetings and the parameters needed to safeguard sensitive information in and out of the board room. Helen specialises in integrating Al into governance and decision-making and brings firsthand insights into leveraging AI to enhance boardroom performance and operational efficiency. She is an experienced board director and chair whose governance career spans financial services, insurance, agriculture, professional membership bodies, and NFPs. She currently chairs Answer Services Ltd and serves on the boards of The Co-operative Bank Ltd, Centrix Group Ltd, and The Co-operative Life Ltd., and is the founder of 'Directorly', a consultancy that helps boards and executive teams navigate the evolving AI governance landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Avoiding the red flags’ - Paul Reid
In this episode, Paul Reid shares his experience about what it means to be a high performing chair, including the red flags to look out for, the elements of a great board, the need to be adaptable and why there isn’t one style or approach to chairing a board effectively. He also provides an insight into working with highly creative industries and his time on the board of Pukeko Pictures. Paul is a governance professional with extensive experience scaling technology companies, expanding international business, and raising public and private capital. He’s held board positions across ASX & NZX listed, private equity-backed, and crown-owned organisations; and is currently Chair of Virsae Limited, Deputy Chair New Zealand Post Limited and a director of Christchurch International Airport Limited. He is the immediate past Chair of Volpara Health Technologies, Optimal Workshop, Figured and Pukeko Pictures Limited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Board Matters - Season 4 Trailer
Find out what’s front of mind for directors in New Zealand in the new season of Board Matters, including return on capital, climate as a competitive edge, the need to adapt rapidly to new technology, and the importance of a high performing chair. Steven Moe will be looking at the long and short-term impacts for directors, and how these will inform decisions at the board table in the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Board Matters is an ongoing podcast series that addresses governance topics and issues that matter most to boards and directors in Aotearoa New Zealand.Each season, podcast host Steven Moe speaks to leading directors from different industries, delving into their experiences and giving them an opportunity to share their perspectives on themes and issues such as conflicts of interest, navigating tension in the boardroom, SMEs, building diversity, the importance of workplace health and safety, the role of the chair, and much more.Season 4 launches 30 April 2025 exploring what’s front of mind for directors in New Zealand, including return on capital, climate as a competitive edge, what it means to adapt rapidly to new technology, and the elements of a high performing chair. All this and more as host Steven Moe looks at the long, and short-term impacts for directors in the year ahead.Subscribe to the series.Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course. To access governance tools and resources or to find out more, head to iod.org.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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