Getting on with it

Networking

Speaker(s): Kevin Jenkins
Date: 12:00pm — 1:45pm, 2 April 2025
Venue: FMG Stadium Waikato
Location: Gate 5, 128 Seddon Road, Hamilton
Price members: $45.00 incl GST
Price non-members: $50.00 incl GST

Overview

Ahead of our AGM, we’re excited to host Kevin Jenkins—an esteemed professional director, Chartered IoD Member, founder of MartinJenkins, and a respected media commentator. With vast experience spanning both private and public governance, Kevin will share why directors must be ‘match fit’ to navigate today’s challenges.

Currently serving on five boards, Kevin brings a sharp focus on value for money—balancing effectiveness, efficiency, and economy—while ensuring businesses optimize key clients, margins, and core systems. His expertise lies in cutting costs while strategically positioning for future economic growth.

As a foundation member of the IoD’s Risk & Assurance team and chair of three Risk & Audit committees, Kevin will offer key insights into managing risk and assurance at the highest level. Join us for this invaluable session, where Kevin will provide practical strategies for staying ahead in governance and leadership.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Should you wish to attend the AGM, a separate registration is required. Register here.

Kevin Jenkins

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Kevin Jenkins is a professional director and Chartered Member of the IoD with a strong background in both the public and private sectors. Kevin chairs the Real Estate Institute of NZ, the NZ Qualifications Authority, Iti Kōpara | Public Governance Aotearoa (delivering professional development for directors of Crown entities), and The Cheese Wheel. He is a Director of Harrison Grierson, Accessible Properties, and WorkSafe. He chairs the risk and assurance committees of the Ministry of Defence and Stats NZ and is a member of the Ministry of Health’s committee.

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