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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Simona Turin about working as an executive in one company, while working as a director in others. They discuss advantages and challenges, and Simona shares how she manages the workload. She also shares the best advice she has received as a director.
Simona Turin is Chief Executive Officer of AcademyEX, succeeding Frances Valintine. She is presently a director of Fidelity Life, and two tech startups. Simona has an extensive background in information technology. She has started her own companies, and has held senior and executive roles in companies such as Spark, Air New Zealand, and Xero. She has worked in New Zealand and the United States.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about board workplans. He asks what they are, and what key elements they contain. He asks how far in advance they are created, who is involved in creating them, and how they are reviewed and adjusted through the year. He also asks what tools or platforms are used to manage and track them, and how to manage accountability and completion of workplan activities. Dauniika also talks about two major trends that directors should be following.
Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd. She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director.
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In this episode, I talk to Angus Ogilvie about board charters. I ask what they are, and their purpose. Angus outlines their contents. I ask about how an entity can write a board charter, who writes it, and how it is implemented. We discuss how they influence board meetings, and how they are used in director induction. We also discuss reviews and breaches. Angus also shares some advice for all directors.
Angus Ogilvie is Deputy President and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of New Zealand. He is also a Fellow of CPA Australia (a Certified Practising Accountant), a full member of the International Fiscal Association, a Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Chartered Management Accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). With his company, Generate Accounting, he and his team provide strategic planning, accounting services, and tax advice to directors of growth-oriented companies and for-purpose organisations.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Shamubeel Eaqub about changing social demographics, and how they could impact a business. He asks how a strong board can prepare for these types of changes, and asks about the demographic trends that are likely to impact New Zealand businesses over the next few decades. They discuss the uncertainty of change, and how a board can manage this uncertainty. Mark asks what type of information the board expect from management to keep ahead of change. He also asks what advice he would give to a new director who wants to bring a contrarian view to the boardroom.
Shamubeel Eaqub is an independent economist who is not afraid to take a contrarian view. He is a director of Positive Capital and Community Finance, and a former director of the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Simplicity and the Aotearoa Development Cooperative. Shamubeel has lectured at the University of Otago MBA, and has been a regular media commentator with MediaWorks and Fairfax Media. Shamubeel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Goldman Sachs JBWere, ANZ and Statistics NZ.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Glenys Talivai about women in governance. He asks about the key barriers and challenges, and how these manifest at different stages of a woman’s career. They discuss how diversity on boards enhances performance. Glenys shares thoughts on how boards can create a culture of inclusivity, and how men and women can advocate for gender diversity in governance.
Glenys Talivai is CEO of Public Trust, a role she’s held since 2019. Earlier in her career, Glenys was General Manager of Customer Acquisition, Retention and Claims at Tower Insurance, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Medical Assurance Society, and spent almost 12 years at ANZ.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs, such as GPTs), in the boardroom. He asks about the risks of their use, and how to mitigate them. He asks about time saving. Mark also asks about board software, and how they are using AI.
Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd. She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director.
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In this episode, I talk to Angus Ogilvie about the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) of New Zealand (https://cginz.org/). CGI was established in London in 1891, and in New Zealand in 1937. It is now in 80 countries. Angus introduces CGI, and outlines the benefits of membership. He talks about the annual CGI conference, and the biennial Women in Governance Awards. He also shares the best advice he has received as a director.
Angus Ogilvie is Deputy President and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of New Zealand. He is also a Fellow of CPA Australia (a Certified Practising Accountant), a full member of the International Fiscal Association, a Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Chartered Management Accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). With his company, Generate Accounting, he and his team provide strategic planning, accounting services, and tax advice to directors of growth-oriented companies and for-purpose organisations.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Shamubeel Eaqub about directors and their knowledge of the political, social and economic environment. He asks why current knowledge of these factors is important, and about examples of when such knowledge has impacted board decisions. They discuss how directors should keep abreast of these factors, and how they can optimise their time keeping up to date. Mark also asks Shamubeel what advice he would give to a new director.
Shamubeel Eaqub is an independent economist who is not afraid to take a contrarian view. He is a director of Positive Capital and Community Finance, and a former director of the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Simplicity and the Aotearoa Development Cooperative. Shamubeel has lectured at the University of Otago MBA, and has been a regular media commentator with MediaWorks and Fairfax Media. Shamubeel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Goldman Sachs JBWere, ANZ and Statistics NZ.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about recruiting a board secretary. He asks about the skills and competencies required, and necessary knowledge and experience. They discuss communication skills, interpersonal skills and technological proficiency. Dauniika outlines professional development for board secretaries, onboarding, and pitfalls to avoid when recruiting. She also shares the best advice that she would give to a new director.
Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd (https://boardadministrationservices.com/). She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director.
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In this interview, Mark Banicevich asks Richard Coon about the agreements and key terms that form part of angel investment arrangements. Richard outlines the term sheet, its purpose, and its contents. He talks about other documents, such as the company constitution, shareholder agreement, and founder agreement. Mark asks about when angel investors might seek a seat on the board, and asks what advice Richard would give to a new director.
Richard Coon, ONZM, was co-founder of two of New Zealand’s largest life insurers, Sovereign (now part of AIA), and Partners Life (which sold to Dai-Ichi Life in November 2022 for NZ$1 billion). He has an MBA from Harvard University, and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He currently sits on or chairs several startup or early-stage company boards.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Shamubeel Eaqub about the value of an economist on the board. He asks about what an economist brings to a board that differs from lawyers and accountants, and what timeframes he considers in the boardroom. Mark asks about divergent thinking, and any similarities among divergent thinkers he has encountered. He also asks about the best advice Shamubeel has received as a director.
Shamubeel Eaqub is an independent economist who is not afraid to take a contrarian view. He is a director of Positive Capital and Community Finance, and a former director of the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Simplicity and the Aotearoa Development Cooperative. Shamubeel has lectured at the University of Otago MBA, and has been a regular media commentator with MediaWorks and Fairfax Media. Shamubeel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Goldman Sachs JBWere, ANZ and Statistics NZ.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about board minutes. They discuss minutes templates and meeting preparation, legal requirements, content of board minutes, and the process for creating and approving board minutes. Mark also asks Dauniika about the best governance advice she's received.
Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd. She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Craig Mulholland about board tenure and avoiding stagnation. Mark starts by asking how the board can ensure a balance between continuity and fresh perspectives, particularly regarding director tenure. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of limiting board tenure. Craig also shares some great techniques that can be used to refresh board thinking and reduce stagnation. They also discuss how a board can evaluate its own performance. Finally, Craig shares the best advice that he would give to a new director.
Craig Mulholland is CEO of Apex Advice Group. He is an experience director and senior manager. During his 10 years at ANZ Bank, he held roles as Managing Director of Wealth and Private Banking, General Counsel and Company Secretary. This included board roles on the bank’s investment and life insurance subsidiaries. Prior to that, he held various executive and executive director roles at Telecom New Zealand (where he led the demerger of Telecom into Spark and Chorus), and AAPT in Australia.
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In this video, Mark Banicevich asks Richard Coon about angel investing. This conversation will help directors of startup or early-stage businesses. Mark asks about pitch decks, business valuations, monitoring performance, and how involved angel investors may get in the business. Mark also asks the best advice Richard received as a director.
Richard Coon, ONZM, was co-founder of two of New Zealand’s largest life insurers, Sovereign (now part of AIA), and Partners Life (which sold to Dai-Ichi Life in November 2022 for NZ$1 billion). He has an MBA from Harvard University, and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He currently sits on or chairs several startup or early-stage company boards.
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In this video, Mark Banicevich asks Fiona Whyte about the difference between online and in-person board meetings. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each format, whether the decision-making process differs, which format is more efficient, and which is more effective. They discuss tools that enable online meetings, and how an effective board balances these advantages and disadvantages. Finally, Mark asks Fiona what advice she would give to a new director.
Fiona Whyte is a director of Woori Bank, a commercial bank in Cambodia. She has been a director for over a decade, including terms for World Vision New Zealand, and Vision Fund Cambodia. Fiona is Principal Adviser, External Relations at the Financial Markets Authority. She joined the FMA after 20 years in banking, particularly in foreign exchange.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Craig Mulholland about the board holding management to account. Holding management to account is one of the four pillars of good governance promoted by the NZ Institute of Directors. Mark asks what this means, what types of information the board needs to hold management to account, and what tools the board can use to do so. He asks how the board can establish clear expectations of the CEO and management, and what types of metrics are commonly used. Craig also shares the best advice he received about chairing a board.
Craig Mulholland is CEO of Apex Advice Group. He is an experience director and senior manager. During his 10 years at ANZ Bank, he held roles as Managing Director of Wealth and Private Banking, General Counsel and Company Secretary. This included board roles on the bank’s investment and life insurance subsidiaries. Prior to that, he held various executive and executive director roles at Telecom New Zealand (where he led the demerger of Telecom into Spark and Chorus), and AAPT in Australia.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Peter Kenny about leveraging the regulations and guidance from other jurisdictions. New Zealand regulation in many industries is very principles-based. Are there benefits to researching the regulations and guidance of regulators in other jurisdictions? Peter and Mark particularly discuss financial services resources from Australian regulators. Are there other useful jurisdictions? Are there other useful sources? They discuss how these can be found, reviewed and used. Mark also asks Peter what advice he would give to a new director.
Peter Kenny is a specialist in risk management, compliance and governance. He spent over 16 years in various management roles at AMP New Zealand, including Head of Risk and Compliance, and Head of Strategic Partnerships. More recently, Peter has been contracting in risk roles for Southern Cross Travel Insurance, and Resolution Life (as Chief Risk Officer for New Zealand, and Head of NZ Governance for Australasia.
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In this video, Mark Banicevich asks Fiona Whyte about environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the boardroom. He asks what ESG is, why it is important, and why it is relevant in the boardroom. He also asks how an effective board oversees its entity’s ESG behaviours, and how it assesses and manages ESG-related risks. Mark also asks Fiona about the best advice she’s received as a director.
Fiona Whyte is a director of Woori Bank, a commercial bank in Cambodia. She has been a director for over a decade, including terms for World Vision New Zealand, and Vision Fund Cambodia. Fiona is Principal Adviser, External Relations at the Financial Markets Authority. She joined the FMA after 20 years in banking, particularly in foreign exchange.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Craig Mulholland about board papers. He asks about the number of agenda items in board meetings, the size of board packs, and the length of board papers. They discuss how far in advance board papers should be available to directors, and what is usually covered in a board paper. Craig also shares the best advice he received regarding new directors.
Craig Mulholland is CEO of Apex Advice Group. He is an experience director and senior manager. During his 10 years at ANZ Bank, he held roles as Managing Director of Wealth and Private Banking, General Counsel and Company Secretary. This included board roles on the bank’s investment and life insurance subsidiaries. Prior to that, he held various executive and executive director roles at Telecom New Zealand (where he led the demerger of Telecom into Spark and Chorus), and AAPT in Australia.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Peter Kenny about delegations of authority. He asks what they are, what sorts of powers are delegated, and what sorts of powers cannot be delegated. They discuss processes to assess and manage risk associated with delegations of authority, and how an organisation ensures accountability and oversight of them. They also discuss options for structuring an organisation’s delegations of authority, and how often they should be reviewed. Finally, Peter shares the best governance advice he’s received.
Peter Kenny is a specialist in risk management, compliance and governance. He spent over 16 years in various management roles at AMP New Zealand, including Head of Risk and Compliance, and Head of Strategic Partnerships. More recently, Peter has been contracting in risk roles for Southern Cross Travel Insurance, and Resolution Life (as Chief Risk Officer for New Zealand, and Head of NZ Governance for Australasia.
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