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SPEAKERS
Many of our
members, as well as a number of our consultants, are available
for speaking engagements. Please scroll the list below to see
who is available and the topics covered. Our speakers do not require
a fee, but we do ask for any travel and accommodation costs to
be covered. If you would like to book one of our speakers please
contact us at speakers@nzbr.org.nz.
Note: our
speakers require a minimum of 6 weeks' advance notice.
Click on the speaker's name for a brief bio and photograph.
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Phil Barry
Principal, Taylor Duignan Barry Ltd, Wellington
Topics: Differences between the public and private sectors; New Zealand's economy in comparison to OECD countries. |
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Roger Bell
Chief Executive, Vero Insurance NZ Ltd, Auckland
Topics: Accident compensation issues; Baldridge criteria; Business excellence; Insurance. |
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Nick Calavrias
, Wellington
Topics: An overview of the New Zealand steel industry and its history; Excellence in work place safety; Prerequisites for sustainable long term profitability. |
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Matthew Cockram
Chief Executive, Cooper and Company, Auckland
Topics: Auckland; Construction; Free markets; Hotels and tourism; Real estate; Regulation; RMA. |
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Bill Day
Director, Seaworks Ltd, Wellington
Topics: Entrepreneurship. |
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Tony Falkenstein
Executive Chairman, Red Eagle Corporation Ltd, Auckland
Topics: Business education; Entrepreneurship; Marketing. |
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Simon Hull
Managing Director, Allied Work Force Group Ltd, Auckland
Topics: Challenges of managing flexible and seasonal work forces; Shortages in the skilled and semi-skilled labour markets; The New Zealand labour market. |
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Murray Jack
Chief Executive, Deloitte, Auckland
Topics: General business issues. |
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Catherine Judd
Managing Director, Awaroa Partners, Wellington
Topics: A woman’s perspective on public policy and lobbying; How the media influences public policy; The role of the Business Roundtable. |
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Peter Kean
Managing Director, Lion Nathan Ltd, Auckland
Topics: Business sustainability; Economic impact on business; Organisational culture: achieving higher people engagement and higher discretionary effort. |
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Roger Kerr
Executive Director, New Zealand Business Roundtable, Wellington
Topics: Competition and regulation; Current affairs; Deregulation; Economic issues; Importance of markets; Taxation; The role of government; The role of the Business Roundtable. |
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Ian Kuperus
Managing Director, Tax Management NZ Ltd, Auckland
Topics: Entrepreneurship and micro enterprise in developing countries. |
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Rob McLeod
Chairman, Ernst & Young Ltd, Auckland
Topics: Maori issues; Tax reform; The role of the Business Roundtable. |
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Peter Shirtcliffe CMG
(Retired), Wellington
Topics: Business and management; Enterprise education. |
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Gil Simpson
Managing Director, Jolly Good Software Pty Ltd, Christchurch
Topics: E-business; IT industry; Knowledge economy. |
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Barry Thomas
Chief Executive, Skyline Enterprises Ltd, Queenstown
Topics: Casinos and problem gambling; Security trading facilities for unlisted companies; Tourism. |
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Dr
Kevin Thompson
Chief Executive and Managing Director Opus, Auckland
Topics: Building a global business; Employee engagement; Infrastructure; Opus business story; Organisational transformation. |
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Peter White-Robinson
Managing Director, Fitzroy Engineering Group Ltd, New Plymouth
Topics: Development of engineering and yachting industries; Super yacht building. |
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Bryce Wilkinson
Director Capital Economics Ltd, Wellington
Topics: Fiscal Responsibility Act; Government regulation; Regulatory Responsibility Act; Role and size of government; Taxpayer Bill or Rights. |
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