Are we in a bubble? By HENRI ELIOT, 28 Sep 2015 Henri Eliot talks to Rob Campbell, former trade unionist now chair of NZX-listed Summerset Group, Tourism Holdings and P2P lender Harmoney, about economic bubbles – what they are, how do they happen, and are we in one right now? Henri Eliot:Are we in a […]
Henri Eliot: Top tips on how company directors can improve public speaking By Henri Eliot 10:15 AM Thursday Sep 24, 2015 Photo / iStock Preparation required A good presentation can enhance your reputation, advance your career and help establish you as an expert in your field. So why do so many presenters seem intent on […]
It’s not all about gender diversity: the place for Gen Y in the boardroom By HENRI ELIOT, 17 Aug 2015 According to recent research in Australia, the average age of directors is approximately 63 years for men and 57 years for women for the top 100 listed companies. Korn Ferry research indicates that the average […]
Henri Eliot: Roger Sharp on corporate governance By Henri Eliot 9:21 AM Monday Aug 10, 2015 A great board has an alchemy of complementary skills, says Roger Sharp. Roger Sharp has 30 years’ global experience financing, advising and running growth companies. He is currently Chairman APD and a Non-Executive Director of Webjet and several private […]
Sure, corporations have their obligations, but what about the duties of shareholders? When it comes to engaging with the companies they’ve invested in, are shareholders being pro-active enough? Corporations are often said to have obligations to shareholders and other constituencies, including employees, the communities in which they do business and government, but these obligations are […]
Henri Eliot: Board member, we’re watching you! By Henri Eliot 10:00 AM Monday Jul 20, 2015 Boards need to change, and serving on a board needs to be considered a job. Photo / Thinkstock Gone are the days of the rubber-stamp board meeting. Companies suffer greatly when independent board members don’t ask the tough questions, […]
Henri Eliot: How to improve health and safety in NZ boardrooms By Henri Eliot 1:15 PM Tuesday Jun 16, 2015 If the Chairman, directors and CEO are genuinely committed to the health and safety of their people, clients and the public, that message will quickly make its way through the business. James Fletcher was recently […]
Henri Eliot: Commitment critical for directors on not for profit boards 1:25 PM Tuesday May 19, 2015 Identify a mix of individuals that have previously served on boards who will come in with experience with the boardroom with those who are new to the boardroom. Photo / Thinkstock We need to think of not for […]
Why board evaluations are not report cards By HENRI ELIOT, 28 Apr 2015 How a company evaluates its board has become an increasingly important process. Companies in developed countries have adopted this process as a norm but NZ private companies have been slow to move their feet on this. This column highlights how board assessments […]
Henri Eliot: Mai Chen on corporate governance 9:30 AM Wednesday Apr 22, 2015 Mai Chen recently spoke to Henri Eliot about corporate governance and her appointment today to the board of the BNZ. Mai Chen says she is concerned about cultural barriers affecting the bottom line. Photo / Mark Mitchell Mai Chen is Managing Partner […]
