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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Shamubeel Eaqub about directors and their knowledge of the political, social and economic environment. He asks why current knowledge of these factors is important, and about examples of when such knowledge has impacted board decisions. They discuss how directors should keep abreast of these factors, and how they can optimise their time keeping up to date. Mark also asks Shamubeel what advice he would give to a new director. 
Shamubeel Eaqub is an independent economist who is not afraid to take a contrarian view. He is a director of Positive Capital and Community Finance, and a former director of the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Simplicity and the Aotearoa Development Cooperative. Shamubeel has lectured at the University of Otago MBA, and has been a regular media commentator with MediaWorks and Fairfax Media. Shamubeel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Goldman Sachs JBWere, ANZ and Statistics NZ. 
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about recruiting a board secretary. He asks about the skills and competencies required, and necessary knowledge and experience. They discuss communication skills, interpersonal skills and technological proficiency. Dauniika outlines professional development for board secretaries, onboarding, and pitfalls to avoid when recruiting. She also shares the best advice that she would give to a new director. 
Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd (https://boardadministrationservices.com/). She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director. 
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In this interview, Mark Banicevich asks Richard Coon about the agreements and key terms that form part of angel investment arrangements. Richard outlines the term sheet, its purpose, and its contents. He talks about other documents, such as the company constitution, shareholder agreement, and founder agreement. Mark asks about when angel investors might seek a seat on the board, and asks what advice Richard would give to a new director. 
Richard Coon, ONZM, was co-founder of two of New Zealand’s largest life insurers, Sovereign (now part of AIA), and Partners Life (which sold to Dai-Ichi Life in November 2022 for NZ$1 billion). He has an MBA from Harvard University, and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He currently sits on or chairs several startup or early-stage company boards.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Shamubeel Eaqub about the value of an economist on the board. He asks about what an economist brings to a board that differs from lawyers and accountants, and what timeframes he considers in the boardroom. Mark asks about divergent thinking, and any similarities among divergent thinkers he has encountered. He also asks about the best advice Shamubeel has received as a director. 
Shamubeel Eaqub is an independent economist who is not afraid to take a contrarian view. He is a director of Positive Capital and Community Finance, and a former director of the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Simplicity and the Aotearoa Development Cooperative. Shamubeel has lectured at the University of Otago MBA, and has been a regular media commentator with MediaWorks and Fairfax Media. Shamubeel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Goldman Sachs JBWere, ANZ and Statistics NZ. 
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about board minutes. They discuss minutes templates and meeting preparation, legal requirements, content of board minutes, and the process for creating and approving board minutes. Mark also asks Dauniika about the best governance advice she's received. 
Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd. She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director.
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Craig Mulholland about board tenure and avoiding stagnation. Mark starts by asking how the board can ensure a balance between continuity and fresh perspectives, particularly regarding director tenure. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of limiting board tenure. Craig also shares some great techniques that can be used to refresh board thinking and reduce stagnation. They also discuss how a board can evaluate its own performance. Finally, Craig shares the best advice that he would give to a new director. 
Craig Mulholland is CEO of Apex Advice Group. He is an experience director and senior manager. During his 10 years at ANZ Bank, he held roles as Managing Director of Wealth and Private Banking, General Counsel and Company Secretary. This included board roles on the bank’s investment and life insurance subsidiaries. Prior to that, he held various executive and executive director roles at Telecom New Zealand (where he led the demerger of Telecom into Spark and Chorus), and AAPT in Australia. 
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In this video, Mark Banicevich asks Richard Coon about angel investing. This conversation will help directors of startup or early-stage businesses. Mark asks about pitch decks, business valuations, monitoring performance, and how involved angel investors may get in the business. Mark also asks the best advice Richard received as a director. 
Richard Coon, ONZM, was co-founder of two of New Zealand’s largest life insurers, Sovereign (now part of AIA), and Partners Life (which sold to Dai-Ichi Life in November 2022 for NZ$1 billion). He has an MBA from Harvard University, and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He currently sits on or chairs several startup or early-stage company boards.
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In this video, Mark Banicevich asks Fiona Whyte about the difference between online and in-person board meetings. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each format, whether the decision-making process differs, which format is more efficient, and which is more effective. They discuss tools that enable online meetings, and how an effective board balances these advantages and disadvantages. Finally, Mark asks Fiona what advice she would give to a new director. 
Fiona Whyte is a director of Woori Bank, a commercial bank in Cambodia. She has been a director for over a decade, including terms for World Vision New Zealand, and Vision Fund Cambodia. Fiona is Principal Adviser, External Relations at the Financial Markets Authority. She joined the FMA after 20 years in banking, particularly in foreign exchange. 
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Craig Mulholland about the board holding management to account. Holding management to account is one of the four pillars of good governance promoted by the NZ Institute of Directors. Mark asks what this means, what types of information the board needs to hold management to account, and what tools the board can use to do so. He asks how the board can establish clear expectations of the CEO and management, and what types of metrics are commonly used. Craig also shares the best advice he received about chairing a board. 
Craig Mulholland is CEO of Apex Advice Group. He is an experience director and senior manager. During his 10 years at ANZ Bank, he held roles as Managing Director of Wealth and Private Banking, General Counsel and Company Secretary. This included board roles on the bank’s investment and life insurance subsidiaries. Prior to that, he held various executive and executive director roles at Telecom New Zealand (where he led the demerger of Telecom into Spark and Chorus), and AAPT in Australia. 
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Peter Kenny about leveraging the regulations and guidance from other jurisdictions. New Zealand regulation in many industries is very principles-based. Are there benefits to researching the regulations and guidance of regulators in other jurisdictions? Peter and Mark particularly discuss financial services resources from Australian regulators. Are there other useful jurisdictions? Are there other useful sources? They discuss how these can be found, reviewed and used. Mark also asks Peter what advice he would give to a new director. 
Peter Kenny is a specialist in risk management, compliance and governance. He spent over 16 years in various management roles at AMP New Zealand, including Head of Risk and Compliance, and Head of Strategic Partnerships. More recently, Peter has been contracting in risk roles for Southern Cross Travel Insurance, and Resolution Life (as Chief Risk Officer for New Zealand, and Head of NZ Governance for Australasia. 
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