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Wellington In Conversation: Katherine Rich, Chief Executive, BusinessNZ

An Evening with Katherine Rich: Economic Outlook, Leadership and New Zealand’s Future. 

Join us for an exclusive evening with Katherine Rich, Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, as she shares her perspectives on the forces shaping New Zealand’s economic and business landscape. Drawing on her extensive experience across business, government and advocacy, Katherine will explore the key drivers of business confidence, productivity and growth, and discuss the leadership required to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment.

Held in partnership with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the event will be moderated by Phillip Meyer, FIML (Life), and will provide leaders the opportunity to gain valuable insights into New Zealand’s economic outlook, connect with peers, and explore how organisations can position themselves for long-term success.

Whether you are leading a team, influencing strategy or preparing for future opportunities, this event will provide valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Places are limited so secure your place and join us for this engaging and insightful conversation.

Event Speaker

Katherine Rich

Chief Executive, BusinessNZ

Short Bio

Katherine Rich is the Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, the peak advocacy organisation for New Zealand business, bringing a wealth of experience from her career in both politics and industry.

She served as a Member of the New Zealand Parliament from 1999 to 2008.

Prior to joining BusinessNZ, Katherine was the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council from 2009 to 2023, advocating for the interests of grocery manufacturers and suppliers as well as advocating for trade liberalisation as a member for the APEC Business Council for five years.

Katherine holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Otago. Her early career included roles in both the public and private sectors.

Katherine continues to be a prominent voice in New Zealand’s business and political spheres and her leadership at BusinessNZ focuses on fostering a thriving business environment and advocating for policies that support economic growth and sustainability.

Cost

Complimentary Members
IML member only event 

*Please note – our online system can only process payments in AUD. Your rate of payment will be charged by your financial institution based on the international conversion rates at time of booking. Charges may apply if paying via credit card – we recommend you check with your individual financial institution if you have any queries as IML takes no responsibility for any additional charges that may apply.

Book your spot today!

There are currently no openings available for this course.

Event Overview

Date

October 29, 2026

Time

5:00pm – 7:00pm NZDT

Location

JBWere,

ANZ Tower, Level 21, 1

71 Featherston Street, Wellington

Cost

Complimentary Members
IML member only event 

CPD Credits

2 CPD Credits
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours represents the credits towards your overall requirements as part of a CPMgr accreditation.

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