What I'm reading – Suneil Connor
Time is a hugely important commodity for leaders - this week's book provides advice on how to make the most of it.
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CPD
Join us for an enjoyable evening honouring IoD member John Ward, who will be receiving his Distinguished Fellow award - the highest accolade the Institute of Directors award to members who have had a prominent and distinguished career as a director.
We are also delighted to have experienced director Joe O’Connell as our special guest speaker, sharing invaluable insights on the challenges he has faced and the keys to successful leadership.
Ticket price includes a 3-course dinner and beverages.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Joe joined the SBS Bank Board in 2017 and has been chairman since July 2021. He is an experienced director with a financial background that spans many industries such as transportation, concrete, timber processing, exploration piling and drilling, commercial property, fuel distribution and electrical distribution networks.
Joe was Invercargill Airport chairman (2011-2016), overseeing the redevelopment of all land-side and terminal facilities as well as negotiating commercial terms for the company to secure its long-term viability.
He spent six years as general manager of finance for H W Richardson Group and during the past 12 years has focused on directorships and management consulting work with a large amount of time being spent with the K G Richardson group of companies.
Chair: SBS Bank
Director: Finance Now Limited, Southsure Assurance Limited, Abbott Group, Fraser Properties Limited
Member: Board Appointments Committee (chair), Due Diligence Committee (chair), Group IT Committee, Talent and Remuneration Committee.
Trustee: SBS Charitable Trust
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Should you have any particular dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
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Michelle Branford
Otago Southland Branch Manager
+64 20 4183 5664
michelle.branford@iod.org.nz
The Otago Southland Branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $95.00
Non-members — $115.00