Accelerate your transition into C-Suite
This modular programme is designed to help transform talented managers into executive-ready leaders. You are introduced to the differences in operating at the executive level compared to senior management and how you need to adjust your management and leadership style to be effective at the C-Suite level.
Programme overview
Throughout the programme you will connect with top executives and board directors who discuss the realities of being an executive. The modules blend academic rigour with business practicality and enable you to build new networks, shift mindsets and gain confidence to operate at a senior level.
The four strategic specialisations include Information Technology Leadership, Financial Operations Leadership, GM and People Leadership and Supply Chain Leadership. Hear about participants’ experiences and learn more in these videos.
Modules
There are a total of five modules: three in-person at the University of Auckland Business School and two online.
| Module One | Leadership and Strategy at the Executive Level
| In-person workshops Two days - University of Auckland, City Campus Starting 12/13 September |
| Module Two | Specialisation area focus, with peer coaching, masterclasses and guest speakers
| Online sessions September and October |
| Module Three | Leading Organisational Change and Innovation at the Executive Level
| In-person workshops Two days - the University of Auckland, City Campus Starting 17/18 October |
| Module Four | Specialisation area focus, with peer coaching, masterclasses and guest speakers
| Online sessions October and November |
| Module Five | Executive Communication and Influencing
| In-person workshops Two days - University of Auckland, City Campus Starting 1/2 December |
| Post-programme | Reflection and review of programme learnings and application
| Online or in-person discussion Date TBC |
Apply now to be part of this programme.
Facilitators
Our expert facilitators for this programme include:
Learn about our specialisations:
Strategic Information Technology Leadership
Strategic Financial Operations Leadership
Strategic GM and People Leadership
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Who should attend?
- Ambitious mid-to-senior leaders who want to accelerate their move into strategic roles that require different and broader thinking and action to ultimately make a difference across an organisation.
- Existing executives in small to medium-sized companies who wish to prepare for more senior roles.
- Aspiring leaders in corporates or large organisations who have been identified as potential executives.
Participant fee
The fee for participating in the programme is $10,000 +GST.
This includes attendance at all modules, mentoring and peer coaching, materials and required reading, and all catering on in-person class days and food and drinks at any networking events. It does not include transport and accommodation or meals outside of class time.
Discounts are available for self-sponsored participants, organisations sponsoring multiple participants and University of Auckland staff.
The benefits for your organisation
Develop influential team members
Retain a valued leader who will positively influence others.
Deliver organisational goals
Your peers will benefit from a more collaborative partner to deliver organisational goals.
Part of vast network
Become part of the University of Auckland’s vast network of leading executives, academics and organisations who may hold answers to your organisation’s most difficult questions.
Grow leadership capability
Your organisation will gain a more confident and capable future executive leader.
Learn how to:
- Understand differences between senior management and strategic executive leadership
- Become an effective executive leader who can lead and manage change
- Develop and implement organisational level strategy
- Communicate and negotiate with executives and boards
- Influence across teams and organisations
Learn how to:
- Understand differences between senior management and strategic executive leadership
- Become an effective executive leader who can lead and manage change
- Develop and implement organisational level strategy
- Communicate and negotiate with executives and boards
- Influence across teams and organisations
Advisory boards
Advisory Group - Strategic Information Technology Leadership
- Chris Trigg: GM Group Technology – IAG
- Andrew Haddad: CIO – Vodafone
- Nikhil Ravishankar: CDO – Air New Zealand
- Priti Ambani: Director Tata Consultancy Services
- Mike Clarke: Head of IT Advisory – KPMG
- Allan Lightbourne: CDO – Tauranga City Council
- Simon Kennedy: CIO/CDO – Foodstuffs North Island
- Faris Azimullah: Partner Enterprise Risk Services – Deloitte
- Jason Mangan: CTO – University of Auckland
- Rebecca Chenery: CDO – Watercare services
- Julia Raue: Independent Director – The Warehouse
- Russell Jones: Independent Director, Formally CIO – BNZ
- Brendan Bain: Enterprise Director – Microsoft
- Jennifer Sepull: Independent Director – formerly at Air New Zealand
Advisory Group - Strategic Financial Operations Leadership
- Jonathan Mason: Independent Director, Vector, Zespri. Westpac and Air New Zealand
- Roger France: Non-Executive Director, Board Member and Deputy Chairman, Orion Health, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Southern Cross Medical Society, University of Auckland Foundation, Dilworth Trust Board and Treasury Commercial Operations Advisory Board
- Rob Hamilton: Non-Executive Director, Westpac, Oceania Healthcare, Kamari Consulting, Stelvio Consulting, Tourism Holdings
- Mary-Jane Daly: Non-Executive Director, Kiwibank, Fonterra Shareholders Fund, Kiwi Property Group, Earthquake Commission and Auckland Transport
- Mandy Tomkins-Dancey: CFO – Skin Institute Group
- William Meek: CFO – Mercury
- Chris Jewell: CFO – Lodestone Energy
- Kate Parsons: CFO, Non-Executive Director, Board Member, Rush, Entrada Travel Group, Technique and Mainfreight
- Rob McDonald: Director, Board Member, Chairman, Contact Energy, Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ, Sovereign and Fletcher Building
- Stefan Knight: CFO – Spark
- Anna Davis: Finance Director – Weta Digital
- Helen He: CFO – Microsoft NZ
Advisory Group - Strategic GM and People Leadership
- Barbara Harrison: Chief People Officer – GUD Holdings
- Mike Sweet: Chief People Officer – Parrott Analytics
- Richard Waggott: Deputy Chief Executive – Department of Corrections
- Mark Daldorf: Head of People and Capability – Airways, New Zealand
- Susan Lowe: Chief People and Sustainability Officer – Fuel50
- Kate Daly: Managing Director, People and Culture – Fonterra
- Merran Anderson: GM People and Culture – Healthcare Holdings
- Jo Fair: Co-Founder – FutureWork Studio
- Michelle McBride: Leadership Advisor – New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
- Rachael Regan-Paterson: GM People and Performance – Fletcher Construction
Advisory Group - Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- Dave Christie: Supply Chain Strategy Director – Tainui Group Holdings
- Deena Clarkson: Chief Executive Officer – CODA Group
- Simon Dedman: Managing Director – Kuehne+Nagel
- Anne Dunne: General Manager Supply Chain – Air New Zealand
- James Feeney: Managing Director – Alignment Consulting
- Reinhold Goeschl: Independent Director – TradeWindow
- Aaron Greene: COO – Toll Holdings
- Deborah Howarth: Director Industry Engagement – NZDF
- Charles Lott: National Manager, Equipment and Logistics – Fire and Emergency NZ
- Andrea Manley: General Manager Strategy and Innovation – Napier Port
- Liz May: Chief Executive Officer – ShopCare
- Chloe Surridge: Group General Manager, Airports – Air New Zealand
- Suzanne O’Leary: Director – January Group
- Boyd Piebenga: Director Supply Chain – KPMG
- Jonti Rhodes: General Manager Supply Chain, Facilities, Sustainability – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
- Louise Wood: Chief Supply Chain Officer – Sanford Ltd
Partner with New Zealand’s leading Business School for a better future – contact our team today
Noah Ghebremichael
Senior Business Development Manager
Phone number: +64 27 3648737
Email: noah.ghebremichael@auckland.ac.nz
Dave Evers
Business Development Manager
Phone number: +64 22 1881150
Email: dave.evers@auckland.ac.nz
