Henri Eliot: Why are NZ shareholders so passive? 9:30 AM Friday Mar 28, 2014 Companies are holding more cash than ever on their balance sheets, and activists want them to give it back to shareholders, says Henri Eliot. Almost two years ago, the board of British bank Barclays was told that it was “a disgrace […]
Henri Eliot: How do we get international boards? 9:30 AM Sunday Mar 23, 2014 Local boards of directors need to start looking offshore and becoming more international, says Henri Eliot. New Zealand companies need to be shown how crucial it is to turn your board of directors international-and how few companies have done so. For a […]
The changing dynamic in the boardroom Vanessa is currently an Independent Director for NZ Refinery, Paymark and The Warehouse Group. She was previously Group General Manager of Technical Operations and People at Air New Zealand. Vanessa Stoddart talks to Henri Eliot about the next generation of directors and the changing dynamic in the boardroom. What […]
Dr Lee Mathias, Chairman at Counties Manukau District Health Board, Chair Health Promotions Agency and Deputy Chair, Auckland District Health Board talks to Henri Eliot about healthcare governance. What is the role of a board from your perspective? The Board has 2 key roles, strategy and compliance, with about 75% of their time spent on […]
Dr William Whittaker, newly appointed CEO of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand talks to Henri Eliot about his perspectives on Corporate Governance and the year ahead for the Institute. What is the role of the board, from your perspective? The board has a defined leadership role which includes setting strategy for an organisation […]
An Investment banker’s perspective on corporate governance John Brabazon career highlights include investment banking at Banque Indosuez, Brierley Investments and Bancorp. Currently John is a director of Auckland International Airport and Chairman of Kern River Oil Corporation in the United States. John Brabazon talks to Henri Eliot on his perspectives around corporate governance from […]
Companies are being urged to encourage more diversity on their boards in 2014. The number of women directors is growing, but older white men still dominate. Joanna Perry made the move from being a chartered accountant seven years ago, and is now a professional non-executive director on half-a-dozen boards. View Video “I actually thought I […]
Wallace from Radio Live interviews Henri on what 2014 will bring for the Boardroom and New Zealand business. How the importance of Women and other ethnic groups will increase along with other challenges facing Boardrooms and businesses across NZ. Radio Live Interview – Listen
Rob Campbell has over 25 years’ experience in governance and capital markets. He is Chair of Guinness Peat Plc and Summerset Group Ltd. Rob is a board member of Aquasure Pty Ltd, CallPlus Ltd, Turners and Growers Ltd and a number of private companies and investment funds. He is also on the investment committee for […]
Boards dealing with a crisis – Fonterra Julien Leys is the managing director of PR Partners, a full service, strategic public relations agency in Auckland. Previously, Julien was the legal and communications advisor to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. Henri Eliot talks to Julien Leys about the public perception […]
