Vikki is a native of Scotland and as such brings her wit and directness to dealing with confronting issues. She joined Kerridge & Partners in 2006 and has earned a reputation for successful CEO, C suite and GM appointments, as well as many non-executive director engagements.
Renowned as an accomplished communicator, she has direct access to networks of talent in both New Zealand and globally.
Vikki has a respected eye for potential and emerging talent; she leads senior appointments across private, public and not-for-profit sectors, as well as SOEs and local government.
Building on her career successes, Vikki completed an intensive programme for executive search specialists at Cornell University in New York. This reinvigorated her appreciation of global leadership trends and reinforced her belief that the Kerridge & Partners’ approach is unique in the world of executive search.
Sixteen years at Kerridge & Partners has provided the opportunity to assemble an amazing team who share the same ethos. Many of the team have long-standing tenure with the organisation; they share the company’s vision of commitment to the wellbeing of our nation and commit to ventures outside of the business including pro bono work for the NGO sector and not-for-profits.
“When we talk about transforming the leadership landscape in New Zealand, we are really talking about allowing business access to the kind of leaders who can make a real difference. These are the leaders who enable New Zealand business to compete with the best.”
Vikki’s has invested 35 years in building her expertise in leadership talent. Her wealth of experience is built on the shifts in business and economies over years and across multiple continents. During previous economic and financial downturns and our latest global crisis Vikki’s passion for executive search is unwavering, reinforcing her mission to consistently appoint great leaders who will champion New Zealand business into the future.
Vikki is married with two sons, one is a secondary school teacher, the other is studying in California on a rowing scholarship.
Outside of work, Vikki is an active supporter of the rowing community and commentates at Rowing New Zealand events. She has run the New York Marathon twice.
In the not-for-profit arena Vikki served on the board of CatWalk Trust and was a trustee for Look Good Feel Better. She is a trustee for Karāpiro Rowing Inc.
In business or in social environments, Vikki has a warm, engaging style, never missing an opportunity to learn about the constant shifts in business that demand new leadership attributes.