Speakers
Ngā mihi to the following speakers
Zion Armstrong
Zion’s incredible journey began with a sprint away from the police in West Auckland, igniting an athletics career that led him to the Commonwealth Games.
Melissa Clark-Reynolds
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Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM, ChMInstD, is widely recognised as an inspirational role model and business leader.
Te Ngaio Cleave
Te Ngaio is a young Māori with insurance industry knowledge, and experience on governance boards representing Ngatiwai.
Amy Dove
Amy is a forensic partner at Deloitte with over 25 years of experience in legal technology and analytics.
Lee-Ann du Toit
Lee-Ann is the Insurance Sector Leader as well as the lead Partner for Actuarial Services in Deloitte New Zealand.
Dr Peter Gibson
Peter is a climate scientist and climate modeller at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
James Hughes
James has a 20-year career in the infrastructure and environmental sectors, and works for engineering and environmental specialists, Tonkin and Taylor.
Dave Letele
Former professional boxer, Dave Letele (AKA Brown Buttabean), is a South Auckland community leader who uses his platform to advocate for families in need.
Helen Mexted
Helen joined NZSA as its inaugural Chief Executive in April 2024.
Dejealous Palota-Kopa
Dejealous was born and raised in Tamaki Makaurau and is a proud first-generation NZ Samoan.
Andy Reisinger
Andy is an independent consultant specialising in the science-policy interface of climate change.
Tracey Taylor
Tracey brings a background of 12-plus years in multi-channel operations, business management and sales/marketing agencies, both internationally and here in Aotearoa.
David Whittle
David Whittle is President of the Actuaries Institute and a seasoned actuary with 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, with executive roles in general and life insurance, multinational insurers and consulting firms.