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15 March 2018 Cordis Auckland

Imperatives for the future-focused CFO

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

Celebrating New Zealand’s

financial leaders

PLUS DON’T MISS

FOUNDATION SPONSOR

GARY PINSHAW, McKinsey & Company

(Australia)

DOUG HUEY, McKinsey & Company

(Australia)

PETER J BRYANT, Clareo(USA)

MICHAEL HARDWICK, Cotton On Group

(Australia)

THERESA GATTUNG, My Food Bag

(New Zealand)

DR JULIET ANDREWS, EY

(Australia)

JONATHON PORRITT, Forum for the Future

(UK)

PATRICK DAVIES, EBOS Group Limited

(Australia)

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

Growth, performance and strategic transformation

The future-focused leader

Taking advantage of innovations in technology

2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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.

WELCOME TO THE 2018 NZ CFO SUMMIT

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

GARY PINSHAW, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (Australia)Gary leads the McKinsey Private Equity and Principal Investor Practice across Australia & New Zealand. He serves leading investors and shareholders on investment strategy, operations, origination, diligence, transformations, and exits. Gary also co-leads McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Australia & New Zealand.

DOUG HUEY, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company (Australia)Doug is a Partner in McKinsey’s Perth office. He is a leader within the firm’s Global Energy & Materials practice, with deep experience in operations and strategy. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management with distinction in Decision Sciences and Economics. Prior to joining McKinsey, he worked as a CPA for Ernst & Young.

JONATHON PORRIT T, Founder Director, Forum for the Future (UK)Jonathon Porritt is an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development. Established in 1996, Forum for the Future is now the UK’s leading sustainable development charity.

DR JULIET ANDREWS, Partner, People Advisory Services, EY (Australia)Juliet has twenty years’ experience in organisation and management consulting with a particular focus on the changing nature of work and how organisations and functions can plan and prepare for the impact of digital transformation, globalisation and shifting employee expectations.

MICHAEL HARDWICK, CFO, Cotton On Group (Australia)Michael joined the Cotton On Group in 2009 having spent the previous eight years as a Partner in the New York based private equity firm of Hudson Valley Capital Partners. A qualified CA, Michael’s acute financial acumen has helped drive the Cotton On Group to become the success it is today.

PETER J BRYANT, Managing Partner, Clareo; Senior Fellow & Honorary Co-Founder, the Kellogg Innovation Network (USA)Peter Bryant is an executive business strategist and longtime member of the world-class New Zealand Program, with more than 30 years of experience developing and driving high-growth strategies for companies in the US, Asia Pacific and Europe.

THERESA GAT TUNG, Co-Founder, My Food Bag (New Zealand)From October 1999 to June 2007, Theresa was the CEO and Managing Director of Telecom New Zealand, and over the last few years Theresa has been involved in a wide spread of governance positions in both New Zealand and Australia. She co-founded My Food Bag and in 2015 she was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

PATRICK DAVIES, CEO, EBOS Group Limited (Australia)Patrick has been in executive management positions in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years and has held senior roles across many sectors including pharmacy, primary care, pharmaceutical and consumer products. He was appointed EBOS Group Chief Executive Officer in July 2014.

2018 SUMMIT

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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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.

8.30 Registration and coffee

8.50 Welcome from the MC

GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS - TRENDS AND STR ATEGIES IN A TURBULENT MARKET

9.10 Opening keynote: Global macroeconomics - trends shaping the global economy and implications for the New Zealand business ecosystemGlobal 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, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company

GARY PINSHAW, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

9.40 Keynote: Redefining international business strategy - identifying and reaching new marketsGrowth 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, Pedersen Group, MJB Construction (GJ Gardner), Te Arawa Group, East Care, Boffa Miskell, Martin Aircraft, Sutherland Produce

JUSTINE MUNRO, Director, Z Energy

SUSAN PETERSON, Independent Director, Xero, ASB Bank, Trustpower, Vista Group International, Property for Industry, Organic Initiative

JONATHAN MASON, Independent Director, Vector, Zespri, Air New Zealand

SIMON BOTHERWAY, Chair, Serko Limited; Director, Fidelity Life Assurance, Callaghan Innovation

10.50 Morning break

R ACHEL SMALLEY

AGENDA 15 MARCH 2018

8.30 Registration and coffee

8.50 Welcome from the MC

GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS - TRENDS AND STR ATEGIES IN A TURBULENT MARKET

9.10 Opening keynote: Global macroeconomics - trends shaping the global economy and implications for the New Zealand business ecosystemGlobal 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, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company

GARY PINSHAW, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

9.40 Keynote: Redefining international business strategy - identifying and reaching new marketsGrowth 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, Pedersen Group, MJB Construction (GJ Gardner), Te Arawa Group, East Care, Boffa Miskell, Martin Aircraft, Sutherland Produce

JUSTINE MUNRO, Director, Z Energy

SUSAN PETERSON, Independent Director, Xero, ASB Bank, Trustpower, Vista Group International, Property for Industry, Organic Initiative

JONATHAN MASON, Independent Director, Vector, Zespri, Air New Zealand

SIMON BOTHERWAY, Chair, Serko Limited; Director, Fidelity Life Assurance, Callaghan Innovation

10.50 Morning break

TREND WATCH - INVESTIGATING WHAT’S ON THE R ADAR 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)

GROW TH, PERFORMANCE AND STR ATEGIC TR ANSFORMATION

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 Lunch1.50 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

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

SEAN K AM, CFO, Partners Life

WENDY MCGUINNESS, Chief Executive, McGuinness Institute

ERIC A JENKIN, Group GM Risk, SKYCITY Entertainment Group

DAVID HA ZLEHURST, Chief Financial Officer, Zespri International Ltd

PHILIP NEUTZE, Chief Financial Officer, Auckland Airport

SIMON JONES, Chief Financial Officer, Moana New Zealand

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY

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

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

SUE LINDSAY, Senior Finance Manager, Goodman Fielder

MIKE DURKIN, Chief Financial Officer, Resene Paints Limited

FEI BIAN GOH, Senior Product Manager - News & Membership, Stuff

SHAUN PAGA, Director of Business Development, Soul Machines

THE FUTURE-FOCUSED LEADER

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

JOHN PATERSON, CFO, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

K ATE JORGENSEN, Chief Financial Officer, KiwiRail

SUZ ANNE TINDAL, Group Chief Financial Officer, Auckland Council

CHERISE BARRIE, Chief Financial Officer, Sovereign

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 GAT TUNG, Co-Founder, My Food Bag

5.30 Summary remarks from the Chair and Networking Function

7.00 CFO AWARDS AND GAL A DINNER

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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.

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