P&C to Governance, A panel session
- Start: 5:30pm
- End: 7:00pm
- Duration: 1 Hours 30 Min
- Category: Network Events
- Region: Otago
- Deloitte Offices, Otago House
- Level 13, 481 Moray Place
- Dunedin 9016
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The journey from People & Culture into governance is one many HR professionals aspire to, but what does it really take to move from operational impact to influence at the board table? HRNZ Otago invites you to a dynamic and engaging panel discussion, “P&C to Governance,” where experienced leaders will share their insights on navigating this transition.
This interactive session will explore what directors are truly looking for from their people leaders, how HR can elevate its strategic contribution, and the practical steps that can help bridge the gap between P&C expertise and governance capability.
Our panelists bring a wealth of real-world experience and will engage in a lively Q&A, with plenty of opportunity for questions from the floor.
Whether you are already contributing at a governance level or just beginning to consider your path, this session will provide valuable perspectives, actionable tips, and thought-provoking discussion across all things HR and governance. Join us to deepen your understanding, challenge your thinking, and connect with others on a similar journey. This is a conversation not to be missed.
Pricing
HRNZ Member: $15.00
HRNZ Student Member: FREE (Limited Tickets)
HRNZ Non Member: $20.00
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Presenter Details
Daniel Harmes, Platinum Recruitment, as MC
Daneil brings a strong perspective on the evolving role of People and Culture in shaping organisational direction and governance, through his HR and Governance and wider recruitment experience. With a passion for connecting strategy to people outcomes, he can draw meaningful conversations from diverse voices. He will guide us through the discussion as we explore how HR professionals can extend their influence from operational excellence to the boardroom.
Laura Constantine Warren, Director at HelmHR
Laura is an award-winning and highly experienced HR Leader. Holding senior, national level roles in the vocational education sector before establishing her own consultancy, HelmHR. Laura has experience bridging between management and governance as a P&C executive, was a DCHL Intern Director on the Delta Board in 2020/2021 and has started to grow her governance career through volunteer board roles. Laura will share some of her insights and experiences as an HR practitioner who has reported to Boards and is now applying her people experience to broader governance roles
Dr Megan Gibbons, PVC-Health Sciences at University of Otago
Megan (Ngāpuhi) is an experienced leader, currently the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Health Sciences at the University of Otago and former roles including Chief Executive of Otago Polytechnic and Deputy Chief Executive at Te Pūkenga. In addition to her extensive senior leadership experience, Megan has served on national advisory bodies, has held governance roles with the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital, OPAIC, Athletics Otago, Open Education Foundation and is currently on the board of Athletics New Zealand. Central to Megan’s leadership is her passion for people and her commitment to ensuring that organisations are people-centric and enable people to thrive. She will share insights about how people and culture can influence and inform at the governance table.
Mike Collins, CEO at Business South
Mike has a wealth of leadership experience across the Otago business community, coupled with a strong governance perspective through his roles on the boards of Mercy Hospital, Aukaha, and Otago Polytechnic. He will draw on his insight into organisational performance, regional development, and stakeholder engagement, Mike offers a valuable lens on how people and culture connect to strategic influence at the governance level.
