Panel Discussion
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All genders are welcome to join us to hear Sharon Wards and Shelly Mitchell-Jenkins discuss their journeys in governance.
Moderated by Rob Campbell, experienced directors Shelly and Sharon will discuss their governance journeys and the changes they have seen across various types of entities.
Key themes will include diversity culture and the role of female directors, why female directorship is important, with the conversation underpinned by the value and perspectives that women bring to Boards and in governance generally.
Our panelists will discuss whether we are making progress, the importance of male directors being supportive and positive enablers of women in the boardroom, how much has changed, and how far do we still have left to go?
All genders are welcome to join us for what will be a topical and fascinating discussion.
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Sharon Wards currently farms outside Dannevirke with her husband. Originally from Southland she has had a varied career in science research, human resource management and many years leading a rural health service.
After formal training in governance and recognition by the IoD, she was elected as a district councillor for Tararua District Council. She is in her second term in local government. She also currently holds the position of Chair at an integrated secondary school and serves as a Trustee at Arohanui hospice.
Other past roles in governance have focused on provision of a range of governance expertise and advice to several rural organisations at local, regional and national levels.
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Shelly is Director of Colbert Cooper Limited, an accountancy practice located in Levin and Kapiti, although she now resides in the Hawkes Bay. Shelly has been involved in many forms of governance; like many trained in accounting and audit, she was called on to serve in the capacity of Treasurer for several community not for profit organisations. These roles led to her interest in governance and a varying portfolio over her career.
She is currently a Director of Palmerston North Airport and Web Genius Limited. Shelly served for over ten years on the Manawatu Branch of CAANZ and was a District Councillor through the period of decision making to join with Australia. She was appointed to the Eastern and Central Community Trust, serving eight years, four as Chair and was a Director of Horowhenua- Kapiti lines company Electra for nine years, including Chair for four.
Her community governance roles have included Horowhenua Events Centre Trust, Life to the Max Horowhenua, Levin Charitable Trust and Nature Coast.
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Jill Dawson
Wellington Branch Manager
+64 27 278 8814
+64 4 470 2673
jill.dawson@iod.org.nz
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The Manawatu region also thank
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Members — $45.00
Non-members — $90.00
