Face to face: McLeay’s Way
(December 2011)
Lotteries Commission CEO Todd McLeay has racked up stints at both Vodafone and NZ Post. Now, as he prepares to take on a new role at APN News & Media, he talks with Nick Grant about what he’s learnt in these very different organisations.
Face to face: David G Thomson The billion-dollar man
(November 2011)
Some business truths are immutable. One such truth, according to American management guru and growth champion David G Thomson, is that sales, more than any other single factor, define growth businesses. And growth businesses are good for us. America’s growth guru was in Auckland recently and talked with Reg Birchfield.
Face to face: Carl Bergstrom Boosting corporate energy
(October 2011)
The man who heads energy drinks company Frucor has his own recipe for boosting corporate vitality. Fun plays a part – so do words like “trailblazing” and “straight up”. Why? Carl Bergstrom shares his ingredients for leadership success.
Face to face: Andrew Mackmurdie - Is HR missing the boat?
(September 2011)
The future of human resource management is up for debate. Is it or isn’t it relevant any more? One school thinks HR managers are destined for executive greatness. Another thinks they may have already missed the boat. Andrew Mackmurdie, Hay Group’s regional practice leader Asia-Pacific and Africa, talks to Reg Birchfield.