Wed, Aug 19, 17:00 - 18:30 (NZ)
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