WDN Mentor Circle: Getting my voice heard

Overview

Senior director and Chartered Fellow, Jackie Lloyd will speak on the theme 'Getting my voice heard' followed by discussions in break-out groups with our facilitators Linda Robertson, Elle Archer, and Karen Coutts.

Our mentor circles are structured gatherings, bringing together participants in small group sessions for in-depth discussions on a specific topic, following a workshop-style format online.  We aim to foster open conversations in a safe and confidential environment.

Come prepared to be an active participant, provide constructive feedback, network and learn from other participants in the group.

This event is capped at 40 participants (10 per breakout group) and the opportunity to connect in a Women Directors' Network LinkedIn group will be provided afterwards.

Jackie Lloyd

CFInstD

Jackie Lloyd BA, BCom, CFInstD, is President of the Institute of Directors and a National Council member.

A life-long interest in the relationship between human behaviour and business performance led Jackie through an executive career as the global human resources director for the New Zealand Dairy Board and NZMP Fonterra, to consulting and governance. 

She is currently chair of Naylor Love Enterprises Ltd and director of CentrePort Ltd. Jackie is also Deputy Chair of the Lion Foundation and a board member of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Jackie’s previous governance roles include AgResearch, Kiwi Group Holdings, NZ Post and New Zealand Cricket. 

Linda Robertson

CFInstD

Linda is professional company director with over 20 years governance experience, combined with 30 years senior financial management experience having worked in both the banking and energy sectors in New Zealand.

Linda holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Diploma in Banking. Linda is a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ), a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Charted Governance Professional and a Certified Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand.

Linda is currently chair of Crown Irrigation Investments and Central Lakes Trust. She is a director of the Local Government Funding Agency, Horizon Energy Group, Invercargill City Holdings, Kordia, Alpine Energy and SBS Bank. Linda is also a member of the Capital Markets Advisory Committee and the Risk and Audit Committee of The Treasury; and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Office of the Auditor General.

Elle Archer

MInstD

Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Maru - Hauraki Whānui katoa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tūhoe

‘Inā kei te mohio koe, ko wai koe
I anga mai koe i hea, kei te mohio koe 
Kei te anga atu ki hea’

Elle has been involved in Iwi, Business, Industry, Government, and Community development for 27 years.

With a background in Science, Geospatial Technology, Education, Infrastructure, Economic Development and Emergency Management - Elle now finds herself in varying leadership positions across the region, nationally, and globally. Her kaupapa is centred around collective leadership, progressive governance, learning futures and non-lineal pathways, digital equity to digital excellence, inclusion in action, integrated ecosystems, strategic foresight, and tactical application.

Elle is the Heamana Whakahaere, Executive Chair for Te Ao Matihiko, Chair of Te Matarau/The Māori Tech Association, Waitaha Regional Digital Equity Joint Committee, Selwyn District Local Welfare Committee, and the Managing Director for ELG Global.  She is a Director for Tū Ātea, Māori Broad Spectrum Commission (IMSC), Network 4 Learning, and Archland Investments.  Elle sits on the boards of Learning City Christchurch/Āko Ōtautahi and Central Plains Water Trust as a Trustee.

Karen Coutts

MInstD

Karen Coutts is an Independent Director who has been involved in governance across public, private, NGO and Māori entities for over 15 years.

Those governance roles have varied in size from smaller community size to significantly large entities, dealing with long-term asset management was key to the task. Karen sees use of ESG as key to the success of governance along with the IOD Best Practice Standards. Her whakapapa is to Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and Ngāi Tahu.

Additional information

Covid-19 precautions

By registering for this event you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our Covid-19 health and safety measures. If you are unwell or have any Covid-19 symptoms please do not attend this event.

Additional requirements

Should you have any particular dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.

Branch event cancellation policy

Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event.

See our standard terms and conditions for more information.

Contact

Litia Brighouse-Fuavao
Diversity Programmes Manager

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

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