Christopher Luxon: From Humble Beginnings to Global Leadership

This week I am excited to bring you an episode with an incredible leader - Christopher Luxon.

Chris Luxon is a New Zealand Business executive and politician. He is currently running for Prime Minister and is the leader of the National Party. Chris was the CEO of Air New Zealand for 8 years. He was also the President and CEO for the Canadian operation of Unilever.

In this episode, we delve into the life and leadership journey of a Chris, who has achieved remarkable success in various fields, from global business to politics. We also cover Chris’s vision for the future of New Zealand, and what he believes it means to be a kiwi. 

This episode is one for the books. Make sure you don’t miss it!

Read more about Chris here - https://christopherluxon.national.org.nz


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