Board Matters

‘Assessing risk and engaging smart people’ - Ben Irving

In this episode, Ben Irving delves into return on capital (ROC), risk and technology, why it can be difficult for boards to see what's under the hood, and how boards can attract younger directors. Plus, insights of entrepreneurship from a young age, and what it means to drive initiatives that benefit the wider community.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

‘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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

‘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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

'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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

‘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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.