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Interview 16.
Kirsten Patterson MNZM

In this Pinnacle Post interview, Kirsten Patterson - Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors NZ - shares candid insights on ethical governance, diversity and inclusion, and building resilient organisations. From formative career lessons to navigating complex stakeholder environments, she offers practical guidance on board accountability, purpose-led leadership, and creating pathways for emerging directors across Aotearoa New Zealand while delivering actionable takeaways for anyone shaping strategy and culture.

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    Interview 01. Liam Whittaker

    FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT ZURU EDGE

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  • Clive Gilson, author of Peak Performance and founder of Inspiros Worldwide smiling with wavy hair, wearing a collared, short-sleeve shirt, standing outdoors with dense foliage in the background.

    Interview 02. Clive Gilson

    AUTHOR OF PEAK PERFORMANCE + FOUNDER OF INSPIROS WORLDWIDE

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  • Black and white portrait of Angela March (Founder of Brainchild) with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a denim jacket over a black top, standing against a plain wall.

    Interview 03. Angela March

    FOUNDER OF BRAINCHILD

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  • Matthew Cooper (President of New Zealand Rugby and Chief Executive of Sport Waikato) in a suit and white shirt speaking at a podium with a microphone, with a dark background and a sign that reads 'Let's Move Waikato.'

    Interview 04. Matthew Cooper

    PRESIDENT OF NZ RUGBY + CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF SPORT WAIKATO

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  • Black and white photo of Rachel Waldegrave (Bayleys Real Estate Agent), wearing a dark blazer and a light-colored blouse, standing in front of a plain background.

    Interview 05. Rachel Waldegrave

    REAL ESTATE LEADER + FORMER SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE

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  • Greg Foran - a middle-aged man in a suit and tie leaning against a white ledge, smiling, with a blurred fence and brick wall in the background on a city sidewalk.

    Interview 06. Greg Foran

    AIR NZ CEO + FORMER WALMART CEO

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  • Janey Haringa - a woman with wavy brown hair wearing a black pinstripe suit sitting on a bench with a black dog, smiling at the camera indoors by a window.

    Interview 07. Janey Haringa

    FOUNDER OF JH LAW

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  • Carl Bloxam - a smiling man behind one of his bars, with a sign reading 'CRAFT Cash Free Bar We accept eftops, Visa & Mastercards' in the background, and bottles on shelves.

    Interview 08. Carl Bloxam

    CO-FOUNDER OF GOTHENBURG, SAGE & WONDER HORSE RESTAURANTS & BAR

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  • Sam Fletcher giving a presentation at a conference. He is wearing a black shirt with his company logo 'EVO' and has a conference badge around his neck. He is gesturing with one hand and holding a device, possibly a remote or phone, in the other.

    Interview 09. Sam Fletcher

    FOUNDER OF EVO CYCLES

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  • Interview 10. Matt Stark

    CO-FOUNDER OF STARK PROPERTY

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  • Interview 11. Nate Alley

    MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SENTINEL HOMES WAIKATO

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  • Interview 12. Jen Baird

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT BAYLEYS & FORMER CEO OF REINZ

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  • Interview 13. Parekawhia McLean

    CEO OF TE KĀHUI TĀTARI TURE CRIMINAL CASES REVIEW COMMISSION

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  • Interview 14. Nic Wetere

    COMMERCIAL BUSINESS MANAGER AT MILKTESTNZ & EXPERIENCED SENIOR EXECUTIVE

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  • Interview 15. Komal Mistry-Mehta

    CHIEF INNOVATION & BRAND OFFICER AT FONTERRA

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  • Interview 16. Kirsten Patterson MNZM

    CEO OF INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS

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