New Zealand & Australia Alumni Chapters - Asia Pacific IDEA exchange | The Business of Trust

In an era of misinformation, public scrutiny and instant backlash, trust has become a core business asset. This session explores how organisations build, lose and rebuild credibility – and what leaders can do to protect reputation in high-stakes environments. Join Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the University of Auckland and the University of Sydney for an exclusive industry-focused webinar on why trust has become a defining factor in organisational success. This session will examine trust as a strategic business asset rather than a soft concept. Industry leaders will discuss how organisations actively manage reputation, respond to crises, and maintain credibility with customers, employees, regulators, and investors. We’ll also look at the leadership behaviours and governance practices that protect trust in high-stakes environments. Facilitated by Drew Franklin Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Associate Dean External Engagement, University of Auckland Meet the Panel : David Turner - CEO of Risk NZ David Turner is a senior business executive and trusted advisor with more than 30 years’ experience in leadership and risk management. Based between New Zealand and Australia, David supports corporates, government agencies, and leadership teams, specialising in the complex and often overlooked area of human behaviour risk management. Karen O’Leary - GM People & Culture at Russell McVeagh Karen O’Leary leads the firm's people strategy across talent, leadership, learning and development, inclusion, employee experience, and organisational performance. She is passionate about developing future leaders, fostering innovation, and creating workplaces where people can excel and do their best work. Conor Roberts - Executive Director of Anthem New Zealand Conor is a seasoned corporate affairs and communications leader with experience across New Zealand’s leading organisations , including One NZ, Suncorp, NZ Super Fund, Spark and Auckland Council. He has worked both in-house and as a consultant across diverse sectors, managing complex stakeholder environments and high-profile initiatives. Dr Anna Young-Ferris - Founder, INNER TECHNOLOGY | Adjunct Faculty, University of Sydney Business School Anna is a twice UN-awarded responsible investment and sustainability leader with 20+ years organisational experience, including senior roles across investment, consulting and academia. She founded INNER TECHNOLOGY, informed by Vedic science and neuroscience, helping leaders build inner capacity and stability by retraining the nervous system at the source of stress. Event Details: Name: Asia Pacific IDEA exchange | The Business of Trust: Reputation, Risk and Corporate Credibility Date: August 19, 2026 Time: 5 :00 to 6 :30 pm NZT Location: Online 19 August | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM NZST (Auckland) Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Adelaide: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Perth: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Tokyo/Seoul: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Singapore/Hong Kong/Kuala Lumpur: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This panel is proudly brought to you by: Auckland University of Technology, University of Auckland & The University of Sydney. Registration Link: https://aut.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A6iGvOPCTwuC04KMdLmWZg#/registration

BGS New Zealand Alumni Chapter Masterclass Event

The Hour That Changes the Next 12 Months A small pause can shift an entire year. Join executive and leadership coach Jennifer Leppington-Clark for an engaging and interactive masterclass built around the internationally recognised Holistic Life Map™, an evidence-based framework used by participants in more than 100 countries. This session offers a rare opportunity to step back from daily demands and reflect on the different areas of your life. Through guided reflection and practical exercises, you'll explore where you are today, where you may feel stuck, and what matters most moving forward. By the end of the session, you'll leave with greater clarity, a renewed sense of direction, and one meaningful priority to guide your next chapter. This masterclass is particularly valuable for professionals, emerging leaders, students, and anyone navigating a period of growth, transition, or change. About the Facilitator: Jennifer Leppington-Clark is an executive and leadership coach and founder of The Clarity Practice. With more than 20 years of experience across education, communications leadership, talent development and coaching, Jennifer helps leaders and high-performing professionals navigate complexity with clarity, confidence and intention. Follow Jennifer on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-leppington-clark-4468605a/ What You'll Gain: A holistic view of where you are right now Insight into areas needing attention or change Greater clarity on what matters most A practical framework for reflection and decision-making One meaningful priority to focus on over the coming months Event Details: Name: BGS NZ Masterclass: The Hour That Changes the Next 12 Months with Jennifer Leppington-Clark Date: August 27 , 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM NZST Location: AUT City Campus (WF603) Registration Link: Limited spots available reserve your spot now! https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/the-hour-that-changes-the-next-12-months/auckland We hope to see you there! The BGS NZ Committee