Neville found many lessons and driving forces within himself during his time on the Leadership NZ Programme, teachings that continue to help him through his leadership endeavours, including his most recent transition from commercial to a social enterprise role.
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Christian Penny - Alumnus 2009
Since leaving the Leadership NZ Programme, Christian was named CEO of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
Read MoreTeresa Tepania-Ashton - Alumna 2006
Teresa Tepania-Ashton credits her humble parents for her success. As the oldest of her siblings, she saw her father work three jobs to make ends meet for their life in South Auckland.
Read MoreIan Balme - Alumnus 2006
Ian Balme attended the Leadership NZ Programme in 2006. At the time he was one of only a couple of participants that came from the rural sector that year.
Read MoreMeredith Youngson - Alumna 2006
Meredith Youngson sat in the Leadership NZ audience in 2006 and heard from a speaker who had given up his job and financial stability in order to follow his passion. This struck a chord with her and since then that is exactly what she has done.
Read MoreAlistair Kwun - Alumnus 2006
In 2006, Alistair Kwun was self-employed and searching for who he was and where he was heading. The NZ Leadership Programme was the perfect combination of “right place, right time” for him.
Read MorePeter Fenton - Alumnus 2006
Back in 2006 as Peter Fenton completed the Leadership NZ Programme, travelling around the world for work was probably not on his radar to the extent that it is today. He had just been appointed as Chief Executive of Postal Services at New Zealand Post and ahead of him were a few challenges.
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