NZ CFO Summit & Awards 2018

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Imperatives for the
future-focused CFO

15 March 2018 Cordis Auckland

The premier annual event for New Zealand’s financial and key business leaders

2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS PLUS DON’T MISS

GARY PINSHAW, D O U G H U E Y, JONATHON PORRITT, DR JULIET ANDREWS,
McKinsey & Company McKinsey & Company Forum for the Future EY

(Australia) (Australia) (UK) (Australia)

MICHAEL HARDWICK, PE T E R J B RYA N T, THERESA GATTUNG, PATRICK DAVIES, Celebrating
Cotton On Group Clareo My Food Bag EBOS Group Limited New Zealand’s
(Australia) (USA) (New Zealand)
(Australia) financial
leaders

THIS YEAR THE SUMMIT WILL EXPLORE:

Global macroeconomics - trends and strategies in a turbulent market

Trend watch - investigating what’s on the radar for CFOs The future-focused leader

Growth, performance and strategic transformation Taking advantage of innovations in technology

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WELCOME

TO THE 2018 NZ CFO SUMMIT

Today’s CFO is relied on more than ever to not only deliver a strong finance organisation,

but to act as a business partner who assists in shaping the organisation’s strategy.
Each year we undertake extensive research to create a relevant and compelling agenda with
insights delivered by an inspiring group of leading business advisors, innovators and practitioners.
This year we open with macro trends, bringing the conversation back to New Zealand with
implications for New Zealand business, before exploring digital trends, sustainability, strategic
transformation and financial innovation, concluding with the CFO of today.

Don’t miss this key opportunity to come together and network with over
250 of New Zealand’s leading financial practitioners and organisations.

TOP REASONS TO ATTEND:

7 inspiring international keynote speakers

Updates on the latest trends and opportunities facing today's CFO

5 panel discussions providing industry-wide perspectives on key topics

Unmatched networking opportunities to connect
with New Zealand's financial leaders

Celebrating the success of New Zealand CFOs
leading the way through leadership and innovation

2018 SUMMIT

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

G ARY PINSHAW, Senior Partner, DOUG HUE Y, Associate Partner,
McKinsey & Company (Australia) McKinsey & Company (Australia)
Gary leads the McKinsey Private Equity and Doug is a Partner in McKinsey’s Perth office.
Principal Investor Practice across Australia & He is a leader within the firm’s Global Energy
New Zealand. He serves leading investors and & Materials practice, with deep experience
shareholders on investment strategy, operations, in operations and strategy. He holds an MBA
origination, diligence, transformations, and exits. from the Kellogg School of Management with
Gary also co-leads McKinsey’s Financial Services distinction in Decision Sciences and Economics.
Practice in Australia & New Zealand. Prior to joining McKinsey, he worked as a CPA for
Ernst & Young.
JONATHON PORRIT T, Founder Director,
Forum for the Future (UK) DR JULIET ANDRE WS, Partner,
Jonathon Porritt is an eminent writer, People Advisory Services, EY (Australia)
broadcaster and commentator on sustainable Juliet has twenty years’ experience in
development. Established in 1996, Forum for organisation and management consulting with
the Future is now the UK’s leading sustainable a particular focus on the changing nature of
development charity. work and how organisations and functions
can plan and prepare for the impact of digital
MICHAEL HARDWICK, CFO, transformation, globalisation and shifting
Cotton On Group (Australia) employee expectations.
Michael joined the Cotton On Group in 2009
having spent the previous eight years as a PETER J BRYANT, Managing Partner,
Partner in the New York based private equity firm Clareo; Senior Fellow & Honorary Co-Founder,
of Hudson Valley Capital Partners. A qualified the Kellogg Innovation Network (USA)
CA, Michael’s acute financial acumen has helped Peter Bryant is an executive business strategist
drive the Cotton On Group to become the success and longtime member of the world-class New
it is today. Zealand Program, with more than 30 years of
experience developing and driving high-growth
THERESA G AT TUNG, Co-Founder, strategies for companies in the US, Asia Pacific
My Food Bag (New Zealand) and Europe.
From October 1999 to June 2007, Theresa was
the CEO and Managing Director of Telecom PATRICK DAVIES, CEO,
New Zealand, and over the last few years EBOS Group Limited (Australia)
Theresa has been involved in a wide spread of Patrick has been in executive management
governance positions in both New Zealand and positions in the healthcare industry for more
Australia. She co-founded My Food Bag and in than 20 years and has held senior roles across
2015 she was made a Companion of the New many sectors including pharmacy, primary care,
Zealand Order of Merit. pharmaceutical and consumer products. He was
appointed EBOS Group Chief Executive Officer in
July 2014.

Join us at the

2018 CFO AWARDS GAL A DINNER
for an evening of fun and networking
at Cordis Auckland to celebrate the
success of teams and individuals from
the finance and business community.

AGENDA

15 MARCH 2018

8.30 Registration and coffee
8.50 Welcome from the MC

RACHEL SMALLEY

GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS - TRENDS AND STRATEGIES IN A TURBULENT MARKET

9.10 Opening keynote: Global macroeconomics - trends shaping the global economy and implications for the New Zealand

business ecosystem

Global conflicts, political unrest and economic upheaval have become an increasing part of today’s modern business
environment. This session will examine the macro trends emanating from across the globe as we prepare for challenges,
volatility and anticipate disruption and the impact these will have in the broader Asia Pacific Region.

DOUG HUEY, GARY PINSHAW,
Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

9.40 Keynote: Redefining international business strategy - identifying and reaching new markets

Growth and agility are important for fast-moving and competitive marketplaces and it has never been more important to
establish a strong strategic approach in order to meet the expectations of business stakeholders. We will uncover the hallmarks
of what a great international business strategy encompasses and how we can utilise this to create resilient businesses in the
local economy.

PATRICK DAVIES,
Chief Executive Officer, EBOS Group Limited

10.10 Directors’ Panel: Imperatives to 2025 - examining the key challenges for NZ business
• What emerging challenges and opportunities are set to impact NZ business and how can we prepare?
• What are the hallmarks of a high-performing executive team and board?
• What is the point of difference that makes a CFO excellent?
• Creating efficiencies - what can be done to streamline process and procedure and to avoid over-complications?

HAMISH BELL, Independent Director/Chair, Ritchies Transport, SIMON BOTHERWAY, Chair,
Pedersen Group, MJB Construction (GJ Gardner), Te Arawa Group, Serko Limited; Director, Fidelity Life
East Care, Boffa Miskell, Martin Aircraft, Sutherland Produce
Assurance, Callaghan Innovation

SUSAN PETERSON, Independent Director, Xero, JONATHAN MASON, JUSTINE
ASB Bank, Trustpower, Vista Group International, Independent Director, Vector,
Property for Industry, Organic Initiative MUNRO,
Zespri, Air New Zealand Director, Z Energy

10.50 Morning break

TREND WATCH - INVESTIGATING WHAT’S ON THE RADAR FOR CFOs

11.20 International Keynote: Revealing true business value - examining the need to move non-financial performance measures
up the corporate agenda

• Environmental, social and governance risks that are now high priority and impacting investor decision making -
why you need to disclose the impact of these risks

• Navigating risks and creating new opportunities - designing strategic initiatives to combat risks and create long-term value
• Leading long-term change - supporting all business functions to participate in sustainability efforts

JONATHON PORRIT T,
Founder Director, Forum for the Future (UK)

11.50 Keynote: What does the future workforce look like? Developing capability and a future-focused culture
• Creating the environments for talent to thrive - developing a workforce that balances the skills needed for the future

with the ability to manage the challenges of today

• New models of work - utilising technology to provide productive and collaborative working environments

• Managing transformation - engaging employees in the future organisation

DR JULIET ANDREWS,
Partner, People Advisory Services, EY (Australia)

GROWTH, PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION

12.20 International CFO keynote: Unlocking competitive advantage through financial innovation

• Unlocking value in the organisation - providing consistent and competitive returns for stakeholders despite turbulent
market conditions

• Taking the lead on key initiatives to anticipate the best avenues for investment and growth
• Walking the talk and not just ticking the box - embedding sustainable practices across supply-chains and collaborating

for stronger financial outcomes

MICHAEL HARDWICK,
Chief Financial Officer, Cotton On Group (Australia)

1.00 Lunch

1.50 Panel: Supporting business growth through financial innovation

• Becoming a realistic strategist - identifying the key constraints that hold organisations back from growth and creating
a road map to break free

• What combination of growth strategies are the right fit? Examining the benefits and pitfalls of M&A, organic growth,
R&D investment and product innovation

• Using debt to your advantage - structuring debt capital to enable responsiveness to business opportunities
• Breaking free of the “business as usual” mind-set - looking outside your comfort zone for growth opportunities

PHILIP NEUTZE, DAVID HA ZLEHURST, SIMON JONES,
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer,

Auckland Airport Zespri International Ltd Moana New Zealand

2.20 Panel: Finding focus - balancing risk frameworks with transformation and collaboration

The business environment rapidly evolves, often leaving organisations vulnerable as risk management frameworks struggle
to keep up with the pace of change. The correlation between risk management and strong financial performances are solid,
yet overzealous risk frameworks can hinder transformation and collaboration rather than delivering opportunities for progress.

• The changing threat landscape and managing risks arising from investment in transformation

• Creating a culture of trust and openness - embedding risk management into company-wide processes and procedures
to identify emerging risks and monitor economic impacts

• Using data and predictive analytical tools to improve forecasting accuracy and mitigate business threats

WENDY MCGUINNESS, ERICA JENKIN, SEAN KAM,
Chief Executive, Group GM Risk, CFO,

McGuinness Institute SKYCITY Entertainment Group Partners Life

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY

2.50 Keynote: The future is now - key technologies at the heart of the digital revolution

Future-focused CFOs are turning to modern technology to provide real-time analytics, strong efficiencies and tools to support
organisation-wide digitisation. AI, machine learning and robotics solutions continue to grow in sophistication and their
business-ready applications continue to rapidly evolve, placing them at the heart of technologies transforming and disrupting
business in the next 5 years.
• The top technology trends to look out for and how to get ahead and avoid the inevitable disruption
• Examples of how AI and machine learning are transforming businesses
• Harnessing the power of data and predictive analytics

PETER J BRYANT,
Managing Partner, Clareo; Senior Fellow and Honorary Co-Founder,
The Kellogg Innovation Network (USA) ARRANGED WITH THE SUPPORT OF:

3.30 Afternoon break

3.50 Panel: AI and emerging technologies that will drive the next phase of finance transformation

• Embracing disruption and new opportunities - exploring the future finance function powered by AI
• Harnessing new and emerging tech solutions to support the CFO today
• Preparing for an AI-driven world - where do the risks lie and how can we prepare for its rapid progression?
• Supporting back-office transformation - moving from a task-focused to strategic-focused approach, providing commercial

acumen and support to embrace new initiatives

MIKE DURKIN, SHAUN PAGA,
Chief Financial Officer, Resene Paints Limited Director of Business Development, Soul Machines

SUE LINDSAY, FEI BIAN GOH,
Senior Finance Manager, Goodman Fielder Senior Product Manager - News & Membership,

THE FUTURE-FOCUSED LEADER Stuff

4.20 Panel: The CFO today - defining success and leadership

• Delivering value when the definition is being re-set in the digital age
• Identifying the attributes of modern financial leadership - determination, adaptability and proactive approaches to change
• Using technological advancements to assist in strengthening innovation and creativity in the CFO role
• C-suite partnerships to enable investment in core business building capabilities

KATE JORGENSEN, CHERISE BARRIE,
Chief Financial Officer, KiwiRail Chief Financial Officer, Sovereign

SUZANNE TINDAL, JOHN PATERSON, CFO,
Group Chief Financial Officer, Auckland Council Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

4.50 Closing Keynote: Getting the business basics right - driving success through customer engagement and collaboration

• Maintaining strong processes and controls while growing agility and being comfortable with ambiguity
• Understanding the consumer dynamic - attracting and retaining customers in the age of customer experience
• Tapping into new markets and creating aggressive strategies to open new frontiers for growth
• Delivering on the customer experience - understanding consumer markets and ensuring focus on end-user satisfaction

is maintained

THERESA GATTUNG,
Co-Founder, My Food Bag

5.30 Summary remarks from the Chair and Networking Function

7.00 CFO AWARDS AND GAL A DINNER

AWARDS

7.00PM - 15 MARCH 2018

Celebrate the success of teams and individuals from your network with the 2018 NZ CFO Awards.

Recognise excellence within the finance and business field. This is your chance to nominate and praise
their achievements! Your MC for the night will be award-winning comedian Ben Hurley.

AWARD CATEGORIES Book your seat at the CFO Awards
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EMERGING FINANCIAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by:

MID-MARKET FINANCIAL LEADER OF THE YEAR

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO FINANCE & BUSINESS - Sponsored by:

This award is given to a high profile business person from a public or private company whose contribution has significantly
and uniquely impacted the greater New Zealand or global business community.

AWARDS JUDGES

DAVID STE WART, JONATHAN MASON, JULIA HOARE, ROB MCDONALD,
GM - Merchandise, Independent Director Independent Director CFO,
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