The Next Directors

The Next Directors Programme

The Next Directors Programme has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.

WELLINGTON - APPLICATIONS DUE 31 MARCH
Three half-day sessions from May to July 2023

About the 2023 Programme in Wellington

Developed by the INFINZ Emerging Leaders Group, the programme has been running in Auckland for two years with the first programme scheduled for Wellington in May 2023.

The 2023 Next Directors Programme has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.

The programme provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals associated with the role of the board, being a director and the boards expectation of the senior management.

Attendees will also gain an understanding on how to become more influential and impactful in meeting the needs of senior management. The sessions will include topics on board principles and rules; governance and strategy; the role of the senior leadership team; and practical examples from industry leaders.

Each participant will be matched with a board/director Mentor who will guide them for a twelve-month period.

Each session is expertly facilitated by Lee Marshall, Managing Partner at Hunter Campbell, Recruitment Specialists.

The programme sessions will be delivered over a three-month period, with three half-day sessions running from May to July 2023.

The participants will be a small group of like-minded individuals, with the integrity of the programme based on the calibre of the alumni.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Professionals looking at ways to add value to the board and senior management
  • Individuals between 32 - 45 years of age who wish to prepare themselves for senior leadership and governance roles
  • Those early in their governance career who wish to further develop their directorship capability

BENEFITS & OUTCOMES
- PARTICIPANT

  • Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to be a director and plan your path
  • Gain the confidence and knowledge to more effectively contribute to the board and senior management
  • Benefit from the guidance of a matched mentor skilled in the areas you wish to develop for twelve months
  • Develop a wider network through the broader industry eco-system via the alumni, speakers, and mentors
  • 12 CPD Hours in total
  • Plus a year of mentoring from an experienced Board Director

BENEFITS & OUTCOMES
- SPONSORING EMPLOYER

  • Employee who is more effective at supporting the SLT and board
  • Supports retention of rising star
  • Provides significant growth and development opportunity
  • Exceptional value professional development

PROGRAMME AND DATES

DAY ONE
11 May 2023
1pm - 5pm

1. SETTING THE SCENE

Opening breakfast, meet your fellow participants; look at your career direction; mentoring and programme expectations.

FACILITATOR:
Lee Marshall, Managing Partner
Hunter Campbell

2. GOVERNANCE 101

Best practice; director obligations; corporate governance principles & rules.

SPEAKER
Kevin McCaffrey, Director, My Governance. Formerly Associate Partner EY People, Advisory Services; governance & change management at EY, IBM, PwC, IOD. Master of Governance, Massey University

DAY TWO
8 June 2023
1pm - 5pm

3. THE MANY FORMS OF A BOARD

From advisory board, not-for-profit, or sub-committee, to the dynamics and different roles of the board.

SPEAKER
Leon Grandy
Chair: Te Kainga Ururua Ltd
Aegis Retirement Living
Director and Past Chair: Fuso NZ
Director: Keith Andrews Trucks
Switched on Buidling Solutions

4. THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CEO

What does the board expect from their CEO and how can the Senior Leadership Team assist?

SPEAKERS
Glenys Talivai
CEO Public Trust
Mark Peterson
CEO, NZX

DAY THREE
27 July 2023
1pm - 5pm, drinks till 7pm

5. THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CHAIR

Keeping up with diversity & culture; governance leadership; and the Chair's expectations of the CEO and management team.

SPEAKER
James Ogden
Chair: Pencarrow Private Equity’s Investment Committee
Director Foundation Life (NZ) Limited
Member of New Zealand Markets Disciplinary Tribunal and Chair of Special Division Member of Crown Forestry Rental Trust’s Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Investment Committee

6. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT?

Graduation. Participants will share with the group their learnings from the programme and how they plan to apply them. Followed by networking with the mentors and their fellow participants.

COST

The Next Directors Programme includes three half-day sessions commencing from May until July 2023, plus a mentorship for twelve months.

$1680* + GST for INFINZ Members
$2300 + GST for Non-members

* To be eligible for the Members discount, the applicant must be a financial member for the Membership Year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Download and complete the
Application Form
Download the Brochure

APPLICATIONS CLOSE
31 March 2023

Return to Faith Robertson at support@infinz.com and include your LinkedIn Profile or CV. Please note the Criteria on the Application Form

WHERE

The half day sessions will be held at PwC, PwC Centre, Level 4, 10 Waterloo Quay, Wellington

Sessions include light lunch, tea and coffee, and drinks and nibbles on the final day.

Supported by

TESTIMONIALS

  • "From the advice I received from well-respected industry leaders to the friends I’ve made, joining INFINZ has been an invaluable experience. I can only say that I wish I’d become an INFINZ member sooner."

    LOURDAIZ AH CHONG
    RETAIL SALES TRADER, FORSYTH BARR

  • "The organisation upholds values that I hold dear - honesty, integrity and professionalism."

    CARMEL FISHER
    FOUNDER FISHER FUNDS AND INFINZ FELLOW

  • "Healthy capital markets are vital to the NZ economy, and INFINZ plays a unique and important role in developing and maintaining that health”

    DAVID MCLEAN
    FORMER CEO WESTPAC AND INFINZ DISINGUISHED FELLOW

  • “INFINZ has enabled me to expand beyond my everyday network, with the range of members never failing to impress me, which I find valuable. The events and training INFINZ provided have been top notch, I walk away with practical knowledge from growing my career to how different parts of the financial service sector work.”

    MEI ZI HO
    SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST NIKKO ASSET MANAGEMENT

  • “INFINZ has provided me with a great opportunity to build out my network and meet people from the finance space and beyond. The community continues to grow and provide alternative resource to support professionals at various stages of their journey.”

    AMY STEVENS
    FOUNDER OF SLICE

The Next Directors Programme has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.

Auckland Dates to be announced – Applications will open in April/May 2023

About the 2023 Programme in Auckland

Developed by the INFINZ Emerging Leaders Group, the programme has been running in Auckland for two years and has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.

The programme provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals associated with the role of the board, being a director and the boards expectation of the senior management.

Attendees will also gain an understanding on how to become more influential and impactful in meeting the needs of senior management. The sessions will include topics on board principles and rules; governance and strategy; the role of the senior leadership team; and practical examples from industry leaders.

Each participant will be matched with a board/director Mentor who will guide them for a twelve-month period.

Each session is expertly facilitated by Lee Marshall, Managing Partner at Hunter Campbell, Recruitment Specialists.

The programme sessions will be delivered over several months in 2023.

The participants will be a small group of like-minded individuals, with the integrity of the programme based on the calibre of the alumni.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Professionals looking at ways to add value to the board and senior management
  • Individuals between 32 - 45 years of age who wish to prepare themselves for senior leadership and governance roles
  • Those early in their governance career who wish to further develop their directorship capability

BENEFITS & OUTCOMES
- PARTICIPANT

  • Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to be a director and plan your path
  • Gain the confidence and knowledge to more effectively contribute to the board and senior management
  • Benefit from the guidance of a matched mentor skilled in the areas you wish to develop for twelve months
  • Develop a wider network through the broader industry eco-system via the alumni, speakers, and mentors
  • 12 CPD Hours in total
  • Plus a year of mentoring from an experienced Board Director

BENEFITS & OUTCOMES
- SPONSORING EMPLOYER

  • Employee who is more effective at supporting the SLT and board
  • Supports retention of rising star
  • Provides significant growth and development opportunity
  • Exceptional value professional development

Programme Format

1. SETTING THE SCENE

Opening breakfast, meet your fellow participants; look at your career direction; mentoring and programme expectations.

FACILITATOR:
Lee Marshall, Managing Partner
Hunter Campbell

2. GOVERNANCE 101

Best practice; director obligations; corporate governance principles & rules.

SPEAKER
Kevin McCaffrey, Director, My Governance. Formerly Associate Partner EY People, Advisory Services; governance & change management at EY, IBM, PwC, IOD. Master of Governance, Massey University

3. THE MANY FORMS OF A BOARD

From advisory board, not-for-profit, or sub-committee, to the dynamics and different roles of the board.

4. THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CEO

What does the board expect from their CEO and how can the Senior Leadership Team assist?

5. THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CHAIR

Keeping up with diversity & culture; governance leadership; and the Chair's expectations of the CEO and management team.

6. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT?

Graduation. Participants will share with the group their learnings from the programme and how they plan to apply them. Followed by networking with the mentors and their fellow participants.

COST

The Next Directors Programme includes six sessions commencing in the latter half of 2023, plus a mentorship for twelve months.

$1680* + GST for INFINZ Members
$2300 + GST for Non-members

* To be eligible for the Members discount, the applicant must be a financial member for the Membership Year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN IN APRIL/MAY 2023

For further information, email Faith Robertson at support@infinz.com

WHERE

The sessions will be held in Auckland - details to be confirmed.

Sessions include refreshements, plus drinks and nibbles on the final day.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “INFINZ has provided me with a great opportunity to build out my network and meet people from the finance space and beyond. The community continues to grow and provide alternative resource to support professionals at various stages of their journey.”

    AMY STEVENS
    FOUNDER OF SLICE

  • "From the advice I received from well-respected industry leaders to the friends I’ve made, joining INFINZ has been an invaluable experience. I can only say that I wish I’d become an INFINZ member sooner."

    LOURDAIZ AH CHONG
    RETAIL SALES TRADER, FORSYTH BARR

  • "The organisation upholds values that I hold dear - honesty, integrity and professionalism."

    CARMEL FISHER
    FOUNDER FISHER FUNDS AND INFINZ FELLOW

  • "Healthy capital markets are vital to the NZ economy, and INFINZ plays a unique and important role in developing and maintaining that health”

    DAVID MCLEAN
    FORMER CEO WESTPAC AND INFINZ DISINGUISHED FELLOW

  • “INFINZ has enabled me to expand beyond my everyday network, with the range of members never failing to impress me, which I find valuable. The events and training INFINZ provided have been top notch, I walk away with practical knowledge from growing my career to how different parts of the financial service sector work.”

    MEI ZI HO
    SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST NIKKO ASSET MANAGEMENT

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