Drawing on insights from more than 60 directors and executives across New Zealand and Australia, this report explores the strategies, challenges, and best practices behind successful CEO succession — from leadership development and board alignment through to onboarding and long-term transition planning.

Drawing on insights from more than 60 directors and executives across New Zealand and Australia, this report explores the strategies, challenges, and best practices behind successful CEO succession — from leadership development and board alignment through to onboarding and long-term transition planning.

This monthly online webinar will be an opportunity for us to share some of these learnings with anyone interested in furthering their career, either in their current organisation or outside.

Sept, 29, 2026 at 1pm. Register today.

We recently had the privilege of hosting a CPO roundtable, bringing together people leaders to share experiences and practical perspectives on transformation in today’s environment. 

Armed with a vision of “transforming the leadership landscape of New Zealand”, it is hard to shirk from the natural responsibility that flows from that. Download our latest report.

In 2020 we hosted a webinar which provides a deep dive for Chairs, Directors and senior executives who wish to develop expertise in CE Succession.

Inquiries often come our way regarding the topic of leadership. This curiosity is understandable, given our dedication to engaging with, advising, coaching, observing, and studying leaders, both on a local and global scale. Download our latest report The Future of Chief Executive Leadership in Aotearoa.

Join our webinar designed specifically for individuals aiming to build a governance portfolio. Leveraging 20 years’ of experience in assisting organisations across New Zealand and Australia with governance and senior leadership appointments, we are pleased to share valuable insights that can support your journey into governance roles.

From over 19 years of helping organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand appoint senior leaders, we have learnt a lot. This online webinar will be an opportunity for us to share some of these learnings with anyone interested in furthering their career, either in their current organisation or outside.

Kerridge & Partners recently hosted an event focused on CEO succession for Directors. The process of appointing a Chief Executive is something that boards don’t have to do very often. Yet it is commonly talked of as the single most important task for directors in terms of its influence on the performance of the organisation.

We hosted a webinar to launch the findings of a recent study by the Stewardship Asia Centre (established by Singapore-based global investor Temasek Holdings). The Stewardship Asia Centre, along with 13 other distinguished organisations across 12 countries in the region, concluded the Asia-Pacific-wide research study titled Boards as Stewards of Sustainability.

In July, Vikki Maclean, Partner at Kerridge & Partners, attended IMD’s Orchestrating Winning Performances (OWP) Programme in Lausanne, Switzerland.  OWP 2023 tackled a critical issue for leaders today.

As part of our leadership conference where we launched “The Future of CE Leadership in Aotearoa Report 2023”, Nick Edlin of Kerridge & Partners facilitated a discussion with Professional Director, Vanessa Stoddart; CEO of Southern Cross Health Society, Nick Astwick; and renowned futurist, Roger Dennis.

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and business has become a critical topic for companies seeking to unlock new opportunities while managing potential risks.

Kerridge & Partners recently hosted an event on Technology & Transformation, bringing together perspectives across a cross-section of Board Directors, CEOs and CIOs.

Leading teams and organisations over the past two years has been tough-going for many Chief Executives.  Last month Cheewei Kwan facilitated a panel discussion to reflect on some of the lessons learned through the eyes of three of Aotearoa’s Chief Executives.