The eight tasks for boards and chairs: A fireside chat with Rex Williams

Overview

Drawing on his extensive governance experience across large family businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and local government and healthcare authorities, Rex Williams DistFInstD will share personal anecdotes and war stories as we discuss the key responsibilities of boards and chairs.

Whether you’re an experienced director or just beginning your governance journey, this session promises to be engaging and thought-provoking.

Fireside chats are story-based, small group events where questions and discussion are actively encouraged. Due to the potentially sensitive nature of matters discussed, the Chatham House Rule will apply to encourage open and candid conversations.

Rex Williams

DistFInstD

Rex has had a 30-year career in the cement, quarrying and concrete industries, most of that time was spent in New Zealand but he also had experience in Asia and the Pacific. He retired from full-time employment in 2007 allowing him to have governance responsibilities in a range of sectors including Tertiary Education, Health and Local Government.

Rex is currently Chair of Styx Living Laboratory Trust (a local volunteer river care group) and an independent Chair for Te Tai Poutini Planning Committee (dealing with West Coast Councils and Rununga district plan revisions). He stepped down as Chairman of HWR Group last year – a role he had held for 12 years.

Rex is a Distinguished Fellow of the IoD and provides mentoring for the Canterbury branch Emerging Director Award recipients.

Additional information

Covid-19 precautions

By registering for this event you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our Covid-19 health and safety measures. If you are unwell or have any Covid-19 symptoms please do not attend this event.

Additional requirements

Should you have any particular dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.

Branch event cancellation policy

Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event.

See our standard terms and conditions for more information.

Contact

Sharynn Johnson
Canterbury Branch Manager

+64 27 228 6069
canterbury.branch@iod.org.nz

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