The evolving role of women in corporate governance – a view from the US

Overview

This session will explore the dynamic and increasingly pivotal role women play in corporate governance today. With a spotlight on Lisa Shalett's extensive experience as a board member and leader in Extraordinary Women on Boards, participants will gain insights into how female leaders can navigate, influence, and reshape boardroom dynamics.   
  
Key themes will include strategic decision-making, fostering inclusive cultures, and the importance of mentorship and advocacy for the next generation of women in governance. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for enhancing their impact and fostering diversity at the highest levels of corporate leadership.  

Lisa Shalett

Kirsten (KP) Patterson

CMInstD

Kirsten (KP) Patterson is the chief executive of the Institute of Directors. She is a qualified lawyer and a Distinguished Fellow of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand. Her governance roles include: 

• Chair, Global Network of Directors Institutes (GNDI) 
• Chair, Brian Picot Ethical Leadership advisory board 
• Trustee, Voices of Hope 
• Board member, XRAP Advisory Panel, External Reporting Board (XRB) 
• Ambassador, Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust 

With extensive governance and leadership experience, she is actively involved in community initiatives. 
A strong advocate of diversity, KP was a founding member of Global Women’s ‘Champions for Change’, a group of senior executives and directors who commit to diversity in the workplace, and a founding member of WiSPA, an organisation promoting women in sport, and mentors a number of business leaders. KP was also previously Director of the NZ Rugby Foundation. 

Additional information

Covid-19 precautions

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Additional requirements

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Contact

Litia Brighouse-Fuavao
Diversity Programmes Manager

+64 274 447 371
Litia.Brighouse-Fuavao@iod.org.nz

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