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One Stop - Update for the Accountant in Business

12 - 13 May 2026 | Wellington

20 - 21 May 2026 | Auckland & Virtual

Updates | Strategy | Leadership | CPD Hours

The 58th One Stop has two stops - Auckland & Wellington

+ virtual tickets available for the Auckland agenda / dates 20-21 May, 2026

Get the essential update tailored to accountants in business at this bi-annual event & earn up to 15 CPD hours.

The rapid pace of economic shifts, regulatory change, technological disruption, and evolving business expectations continues to shape the work of accountants in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2026 One Stop Update for the Accountant in Business brings together the essential insights, tools, and practical knowledge you need to stay ahead.

Join us to:

Hear global and local economic updates and what they mean for New Zealand organisations
Understand the latest developments in tax, employment law, IFRS, technology and more
Explore ethical expectations and real-world dilemmas facing today’s accounting professionals
Strengthen your leadership, communication, resilience, and people-focused skills to elevate your impact as a finance leader

Why join One Stop?

Virtual and in-person learning opportunities
All-in-one opportunity to hear the latest updates for the accounting profession
Connect with like-minded accountants, keen to be at the top of their game
Gain up to 15 CPD points

CPD Hours

The CPD conference trusted by accountants and finance professionals for over 27 years.

Earn a majority of your annual verifiable CPD including ethics in our punchy, informative conference.

Venue - Wellington

Address:

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace, Wellington Central

Venue - Auckland

Address:

Four Points by Sheraton
396 Queen Street and
Main Reception Entrance:
110 Mayoral Drive, Auckland

Virtual Ticket Option on 20-21 May, 2026.

Attend One Stop online from the comfort of your office or at home. Virtual option is based on the Auckland agenda.

On-demand content

Watch when your schedule allows: Every ticket includes on-demand access to presentations

Conference content will be available on-demand for 60 days.

Agenda 2026

8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	One Stop Update on the Global Macro-Economic Outlook and Trade Policies Exploring the global economic outlook and its impact on New Zealand’s economic performance Geopolitics and international relations – Trump, trade and tariffs: What will these mean for us Discussing global inflation trends and their impact on New Zealand’s monetary policy Global trade policy developments and New Zealand’s trade relationships Examining global trends and challenges including sustainability, digital, supply chain resilience and logistics on New Zealand competitiveness Stephen Jacobi, Managing Director, Jacobi Consulting
9:55	One Stop New Zealand Economic Update Exploring the current state of New Zealand’s economy and business confidence Predicting what we might see in 2026 – where are we heading next? Discussing sectoral performance and their unique opportunities and challenges Understanding the key sectors driving economic momentum and those facing challenges Implications of the current economic situation for businesses Tony Alexander, Economic Thought Leader
10:40	Morning break
11:10	The One Stop Ethics Update: Tax Planning, Sustainability, Use of Experts, Disciplinary Decisions and more Understand the latest proposed updates to NZICA’s Code of Ethics and the outlook for future developments Gain practical insight into ethical matters by exploring recent decisions from NZICA’s disciplinary bodies Tracy Bignell, Principal Advisor - NZ Professional Standards and Member Care, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
11:50	Leading with impact: Essential Leadership Skills for Accountants in Business How accountants are stepping up as strategic leaders shaping business decisions Mastering communication and influence to drive impact across the organisation Inspiring and leading teams to deliver exceptional performance Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion for stronger, high performing teams Leading with integrity and embedding ethics at the heart of every decision Cultivating resilience for yourself and your team to thrive under pressure Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
12:30	Lunch
13:30	The One Stop Employment Law Update Key changes in New Zealand employment law Understanding changes regarding the high income threshold, unfair dismissal and recruiting highly paid roles A practical overview of the upcoming Holidays Act reforms, outlining likely changes to leave entitlements and calculations The costs of terminating employment – redundancy compensation, agreed exits, and unlawful dismissals Emma von Veh, Partner, Buddle Findlay
14:10	Effective Communication and Influencing Skills for Accountants Why reports written for accountability often fail the people who need to make decisions How to get clear on the business problem and who's in the room before you start communicating A practical tool for turning financial findings into clear recommendations How to design data visuals that support your narrative rather than replace it Kat Greenbrook, Data Storyteller and Founder, Rogue Penguin
15:00	Afternoon break
15:30	Balanced Decisions: Aligning audit, Risk and Board Governance Enhance board understanding of risk and audit fundamentals to support informed decision-making Clarify the role of risk and audit functions in governance and strategic oversight Apply practical strategies to improve board audit or risk literacy and engagement Communicate risk and audit matters effectively to support decision making Malcolm Bruce, Partner, KPMG
16:10	The One Stop C-Suite Interview: Making the Switch from Technical Expert to Strategic Leader Making the leap to CFO: shifting from detail to big-picture thinking, and from control to leading through ambiguity, risk, and incomplete information Leading strategy, forecasting, and influence: how CFOs shape direction and decide “what next” From technical expert to organisational leader: building culture, managing people challenges, and partnering effectively with CEOs and executives What to build now: critical skills, mindset shifts, and lessons CFOs wish they knew before stepping into the role Julia Fink, CFO, Climate Change Commission
16:50	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
17:00	Day 1 close & networking drinks

8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	Startup Story: From Idea to Revenue – Lessons for Accounting & Finance Leaders Hear practical lessons from building an idea into a profitable business, with insights for accountants supporting innovative clients Financial lessons learned in managing cash flow, funding, and scaling operations Challenges in compliance, reporting, and accounting in a startup environment How accountants can add value and support business growth in early-stage companies Practical takeaways for translating startup experiences into professional insights Cormac Denton, Managing Director, Playdough
9:50	One Stop Tax Update Key updates and emerging issues in income tax, employment tax, and GST Inland Revenue’s current compliance activity and audit focus areas — and what these mean for organisations in 2026 Recent Inland Revenue statements and rulings and the practical implications for taxpayers Looking ahead to the Government’s refreshed Tax Work Programme and Budget 2026 predictions in an election year Robyn Walker, Partner, and Hiran Patel, Director, Deloitte
10:30	Morning break
11:00	AI in Accounting & Finance Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to accounting and finance How AI automates repetitive tasks and enables more strategic work How AI is transforming financial reporting and analysis How AI can streamline tax preparation and compliance Practical guidance for implementing AI solutions and overcoming challenges James Carolan, Senior Manager, PwC
11:40	Case Study: Technology in Action—Solving Real Business Problems The challenge - A real-world business problem that required a more efficient, scalable solution The implementation - How innovative technology was selected, introduced, and integrated into existing workflows Overcoming roadblocks - Common barriers such as resistance to change, data issues, or system compatibility and how they were addressed Results & Lessons Learned - Measurable efficiencies gained, business impact, and practical tips for successfully adopting new technology Hannah Howard, GM Finance & Commercial, Technology and AI, One New Zealand
12:20	Protecting Financial Data: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Accountants Understanding current cybersecurity threats and emerging attack types such as ransomware and deepfakes highlighting cyber risk as a core business risk Assessing AI use, supply-chain due diligence, data protection, insurance considerations, and the legal and financial consequences of cyber incidents Strengthening people, processes, and leadership to reduce human risk and embed cyber security beyond a tick-box approach Liz Knight, Head of Cyber Security, Theta
1:00	Lunch
14:00	One Stop IFRS Update: Exploring global consistency and local flexibility Exploring the vision of IFRS as a single global accounting and sustainability language How jurisdictions, including New Zealand, adapt IFRS to local contexts The role of the IASB, ISSB, and regulators in balancing alignment and flexibility Practical strategies to maintain global credibility while ensuring local relevance David Pacey, Partner, Grant Thornton
14:40	Building Resilience and Wellbeing for You and Your Finance Team Strategies to enhance personal resilience and manage stress in a high-pressure finance environment Promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing within finance teams Techniques to create a supportive, adaptable, and productive team culture Practical approaches for leaders to foster resilience and wellbeing while maintaining performance Julie Cressey, General Manager, TelusHealth
15:20	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
15:30	Conference close

8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	One Stop Update on the global macro-economic outlook and trade policies Exploring the global economic outlook and its impact on New Zealand’s economic performance Geopolitics and international relations – Trump, trade and tariffs: What will these mean for us Discussing global inflation trends and their impact on New Zealand’s monetary policy Global trade policy developments and New Zealand’s trade relationships Examining global trends and challenges including sustainability, digital, supply chain resilience and logistics on New Zealand competitiveness Stephen Jacobi, Managing Director, Jacobi Consulting
9:55	One Stop New Zealand Economic Update Exploring the current state of New Zealand’s economy and business confidence Predicting what we might see in 2026 – where are we heading next? Discussing sectoral performance and their unique opportunities and challenges Understanding the key sectors driving economic momentum and those facing challenges Implications of the current economic situation for businesses Tony Alexander, Economic Thought Leader
10:40	Morning break
11:10	The One Stop Ethics Update: Tax Planning, Sustainability, Use of Experts, Disciplinary Decisions and more Understand the latest proposed updates to NZICA’s Code of Ethics and the outlook for future developments Gain practical insight into ethical matters by exploring recent decisions from NZICA’s disciplinary bodies Peter Vial, New Zealand Country Head, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
11:50	Leading with impact: Essential leadership skills for accountants in business How accountants are stepping up as strategic leaders shaping business decisions Mastering communication and influence to drive impact across the organisation Inspiring and leading teams to deliver exceptional performance Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion for stronger, high performing teams Leading with integrity and embedding ethics at the heart of every decision Cultivating resilience for yourself and your team to thrive under pressure Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
12:30	Lunch
13:30	The One Stop Employment Law Update Key changes in New Zealand employment law Understanding changes regarding the high income threshold, unfair dismissal and recruiting highly paid roles A practical overview of the upcoming Holidays Act reforms, outlining likely changes to leave entitlements and calculations The costs of terminating employment – redundancy compensation, agreed exits, and unlawful dismissals Emma von Veh, Partner, Buddle Findlay
14:10	Effective communication and influencing skills for Accountants Communicating technical information and financial data clearly and concisely for your audience Framing solutions and problem solving to support impactful outcomes Leveraging smart data, reporting and partnerships to maximise business value Practical tips for building influence at executive and board level Debbie D'Souza, Financial Controller/FP&A Manager, Mars
15:00	Afternoon break
15:30	One Stop IFRS Update: Exploring global consistency and local flexibility Exploring the vision of IFRS as a single global accounting and sustainability language How jurisdictions, including New Zealand, adapt IFRS to local contexts The role of the IASB, ISSB, and regulators in balancing alignment and flexibility Practical strategies to maintain global credibility while ensuring local relevance David Pacey, Partner, Grant Thornton
16:10	The One Stop C-Suite Interview: Making the Switch from Technical Expert to Strategic Leader Work habits and practices that maximise individual and team effectiveness Approaches to managing people issues, building culture, and resolving conflict Practical strategies for interacting with the CEO and other executives to influence and collaborate effectively Key learnings and lessons from the experiences that have made these CFOs successful Stephen Morgan, General Manager - Finance and Commercial, Champion Flour Milling and 2025 NZ CFO of the Year
16:50	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
17:00	Day 1 close & networking drinks

8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	Startup Story: From Idea to Revenue – Lessons for Accounting & Finance Leaders Hear practical lessons from building an idea into a profitable business, with insights for accountants supporting innovative clients Financial lessons learned in managing cash flow, funding, and scaling operations Challenges in compliance, reporting, and accounting in a startup environment How accountants can add value and support business growth in early-stage companies Practical takeaways for translating startup experiences into professional insights Mike Mandis, Co-CEO, Oxygen
9:50	One Stop Tax Update Key updates and emerging issues in income tax, employment tax, and GST Inland Revenue’s current compliance activity and audit focus areas — and what these mean for organisations in 2026 Recent Inland Revenue statements and rulings and the practical implications for taxpayers Looking ahead to the Government’s refreshed Tax Work Programme and Budget 2026 predictions in an election year Alex Kingston, Partner, and Rachel Hale, Tax Manager, Deloitte
10:30	Morning break
11:00	AI in Accounting & Finance Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to accounting and finance How AI automates repetitive tasks and enables more strategic work How AI is transforming financial reporting and analysis How AI can streamline tax preparation and compliance Practical guidance for implementing AI solutions and overcoming challenges Nick Johnson, Senior Manager, KPMG
11:40	Case Study: Technology in Action—Solving Real Business Problems The challenge - A real-world business problem that required a more efficient, scalable solution The implementation - How innovative technology was selected, introduced, and integrated into existing workflows Overcoming roadblocks - Common barriers such as resistance to change, data issues, or system compatibility and how they were addressed Results & Lessons Learned - Measurable efficiencies gained, business impact, and practical tips for successfully adopting new technology Hannah Howard, GM Finance & Commercial, Technology and AI, One New Zealand
12:20	Protecting Financial Data: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Accountants Understanding current cybersecurity threats and emerging attack types such as ransomware and deepfakes highlighting cyber risk as a core business risk Assessing AI use, supply-chain due diligence, data protection, insurance considerations, and the legal and financial consequences of cyber incidents Strengthening people, processes, and leadership to reduce human risk and embed cyber security beyond a tick-box approach Liz Knight, Head of Cyber Security, Theta
1:00	Lunch
14:00	Balanced Decisions: Aligning Risk, Audit, and Board Governance Strengthening board capability through a clear understanding of risk management and assurance fundamentals Practical approaches to lift board risk literacy, enabling more confident challenge, oversight and engagement Defining and differentiating the role of risk and assurance functions in strategic oversight, governance and informed board decision‑making Leveraging risk and assurance capability to support balanced, value‑focused decisions that protect and enhance organisational performance Nigel Toms, GM Risk and Assurance, Watercare Services Limited
14:40	Building Resilience and Wellbeing for You and Your Finance Team Strategies to enhance personal resilience and manage stress in a high-pressure finance environment Promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing within finance teams Techniques to create a supportive, adaptable, and productive team culture Practical approaches for leaders to foster resilience and wellbeing while maintaining performance Lily Olsen, Senior Learning Specialist, TELUS Health
15:20	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
15:30	Conference close

8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	One Stop Update on the global macro-economic outlook and trade policies Exploring the global economic outlook and its impact on New Zealand’s economic performance Geopolitics and international relations – Trump, trade and tariffs: What will these mean for us Discussing global inflation trends and their impact on New Zealand’s monetary policy Global trade policy developments and New Zealand’s trade relationships Examining global trends and challenges including sustainability, digital, supply chain resilience and logistics on New Zealand competitiveness Stephen Jacobi, Managing Director, Jacobi Consulting
9:55	One Stop New Zealand Economic Update Exploring the current state of New Zealand’s economy and business confidence Predicting what we might see in 2026 – where are we heading next? Discussing sectoral performance and their unique opportunities and challenges Understanding the key sectors driving economic momentum and those facing challenges Implications of the current economic situation for businesses Tony Alexander, Economic Thought Leader
10:40	Morning break
11:10	The One Stop Ethics Update: Tax Planning, Sustainability, Use of Experts, Disciplinary Decisions and more Understand the latest proposed updates to NZICA’s Code of Ethics and the outlook for future developments Gain practical insight into ethical matters by exploring recent decisions from NZICA’s disciplinary bodies Peter Vial, New Zealand Country Head, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
11:50	Leading with impact: Essential leadership skills for accountants in business How accountants are stepping up as strategic leaders shaping business decisions Mastering communication and influence to drive impact across the organisation Inspiring and leading teams to deliver exceptional performance Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion for stronger, high performing teams Leading with integrity and embedding ethics at the heart of every decision Cultivating resilience for yourself and your team to thrive under pressure Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
12:30	Lunch
13:30	The One Stop Employment Law Update Key changes in New Zealand employment law Understanding changes regarding the high income threshold, unfair dismissal and recruiting highly paid roles A practical overview of the upcoming Holidays Act reforms, outlining likely changes to leave entitlements and calculations The costs of terminating employment – redundancy compensation, agreed exits, and unlawful dismissals Emma von Veh, Partner, Buddle Findlay
14:10	Effective communication and influencing skills for Accountants Communicating technical information and financial data clearly and concisely for your audience Framing solutions and problem solving to support impactful outcomes Leveraging smart data, reporting and partnerships to maximise business value Practical tips for building influence at executive and board level Debbie D'Souza, Financial Controller/FP&A Manager, Mars
15:00	Afternoon break
15:30	One Stop IFRS Update: Exploring global consistency and local flexibility Exploring the vision of IFRS as a single global accounting and sustainability language How jurisdictions, including New Zealand, adapt IFRS to local contexts The role of the IASB, ISSB, and regulators in balancing alignment and flexibility Practical strategies to maintain global credibility while ensuring local relevance David Pacey, Partner, Grant Thornton
16:10	The One Stop C-Suite Interview: Making the Switch from Technical Expert to Strategic Leader Work habits and practices that maximise individual and team effectiveness Approaches to managing people issues, building culture, and resolving conflict Practical strategies for interacting with the CEO and other executives to influence and collaborate effectively Key learnings and lessons from the experiences that have made these CFOs successful Stephen Morgan, General Manager - Finance and Commercial, Champion Flour Milling and 2025 NZ CFO of the Year
16:50	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
17:00	Day 1 close & networking drinks

8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	Startup Story: From Idea to Revenue – Lessons for Accounting & Finance Leaders Hear practical lessons from building an idea into a profitable business, with insights for accountants supporting innovative clients Financial lessons learned in managing cash flow, funding, and scaling operations Challenges in compliance, reporting, and accounting in a startup environment How accountants can add value and support business growth in early-stage companies Practical takeaways for translating startup experiences into professional insights Mike Mandis, Co-CEO, Oxygen
9:50	One Stop Tax Update Key updates and emerging issues in income tax, employment tax, and GST Inland Revenue’s current compliance activity and audit focus areas — and what these mean for organisations in 2026 Recent Inland Revenue statements and rulings and the practical implications for taxpayers Looking ahead to the Government’s refreshed Tax Work Programme and Budget 2026 predictions in an election year Alex Kingston, Partner, and Rachel Hale, Tax Manager, Deloitte
10:30	Morning break
11:00	AI in Accounting & Finance Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to accounting and finance How AI automates repetitive tasks and enables more strategic work How AI is transforming financial reporting and analysis How AI can streamline tax preparation and compliance Practical guidance for implementing AI solutions and overcoming challenges Nick Johnson, Senior Manager, KPMG
11:40	Case Study: Technology in Action—Solving Real Business Problems The challenge - A real-world business problem that required a more efficient, scalable solution The implementation - How innovative technology was selected, introduced, and integrated into existing workflows Overcoming roadblocks - Common barriers such as resistance to change, data issues, or system compatibility and how they were addressed Results & Lessons Learned - Measurable efficiencies gained, business impact, and practical tips for successfully adopting new technology Hannah Howard, GM Finance & Commercial, Technology and AI, One New Zealand
12:20	Protecting Financial Data: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Accountants Understanding current cybersecurity threats and emerging attack types such as ransomware and deepfakes highlighting cyber risk as a core business risk Assessing AI use, supply-chain due diligence, data protection, insurance considerations, and the legal and financial consequences of cyber incidents Strengthening people, processes, and leadership to reduce human risk and embed cyber security beyond a tick-box approach Liz Knight, Head of Cyber Security, Theta
1:00	Lunch
14:00	Balanced Decisions: Aligning Risk, Audit, and Board Governance Strengthening board capability through a clear understanding of risk management and assurance fundamentals Practical approaches to lift board risk literacy, enabling more confident challenge, oversight and engagement Defining and differentiating the role of risk and assurance functions in strategic oversight, governance and informed board decision‑making Leveraging risk and assurance capability to support balanced, value‑focused decisions that protect and enhance organisational performance Nigel Toms, GM Risk and Assurance, Watercare Services Limited
14:40	Building Resilience and Wellbeing for You and Your Finance Team Strategies to enhance personal resilience and manage stress in a high-pressure finance environment Promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing within finance teams Techniques to create a supportive, adaptable, and productive team culture Practical approaches for leaders to foster resilience and wellbeing while maintaining performance Lily Olsen, Senior Learning Specialist, TELUS Health
15:20	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
15:30	Conference close

Speakers to be announced

Auckland Speakers

Scott Wright

Founder

The HI Company

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Scott Wright is a speaker, TEDx presenter and founder of The HI Co, with 30 years of senior commercial and executive leadership experience across iconic businesses including Frucor Suntory, Lion, Goodman Fielder, DB and Cadbury. A former Marketing Director, Commercial Director and General Manager, Scott has spent nearly two decades on executive leadership teams, leading strategy, driving growth, building cultures and navigating disruption from the inside.

His recent TEDx talk, What Are Your Yellow Shoes?, explored how to best invest in your Human Identity and presence as a strategic asset, not just a soft skill. Scott’s message for finance and accounting leaders is that knowing your personal leadership brand is a critical skill to underpin your effectiveness.

Rachel Hale

Tax Manager

Deloitte

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Rachel is a manager at Deloitte specialising in indirect tax. Rachel has a passion for GST and brings extensive experience helping clients from both an advisory and a compliance perspective. She works across a wide range of business, serving both local and multinational organisations. Rachel’s indirect tax experience covers a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on financial services, retirement villages, tourism operators, retail and manufacturing. Rachel has also been involved in a number of significant M&A projects, as well as projects involving direct communication with Inland Revenue such as binding ruling applications.

Hannah Howard

GM Finance & Commercial, Technology & AI

One New Zealand

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Hannah Howard is General Manager of Commercial & Finance for Technology, Data & AI at One NZ. Her team works across the company’s technology landscape to support sound investment decisions, network monetisation, and cost optimisation, bringing a commercial lens to some of the business’s most complex and fast-moving areas. Hannah is also at the forefront of practical AI adoption within finance, with her team leading initiatives that use AI to assess the accounting treatment of large-scale SaaS implementation programmes and to streamline business case development through automation. Her work is focused on turning AI strategy into practical, scalable business value.

Liz Knight

Head of Cyber Security

Theta

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Liz Knight is a senior cyber and security leader with ten years’ experience delivering security strategy, operations and compliance across New Zealand and international markets. Since 2016 she’s led engineering and security teams, most recently heading Cyber Security at Theta where she manages a team cyber and network security specialists. She’s an ISO 27001 Certified Lead Auditor and Privacy Officer, and contributes to GenAI governance.

Emma von Veh

Partner

Buddle Findlay

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Emma is a respected employment specialist who advises public and private sector clients on all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes collective and individual employment agreements, disciplinary processes, bullying and harassment investigations, restructuring, personal grievances, employment and industrial aspects of mergers, acquisitions and statutory transfers, contractor/employee disputes, health and safety, and human rights and privacy matters.

Emma prides herself in assisting parties navigate difficult and complex issues in a way that minimises the risk of litigation, and damage to reputation and relationships.

Emma has experience in dispute resolution, and has represented clients in the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, Court of Appeal, and Human Rights Review Tribunal. Emma also regularly represents clients at mediation.

Stephen Morgan

General Manager – Finance and Commercial

Champion Flour Milling

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Stephen Morgan is the 2025 NZ CFO of the Year and General Manager – Finance and Commercial at Champion Flour Milling. With over two decades of experience across multinational and local FMCG, manufacturing, and retail sectors, including pivotal roles at Coca-Cola NZ, Tegel Foods, and L’Oréal UK. His expertise covers commercial finance, supply chain, and operational leadership.

Stephen is recognized for his visionary leadership and ability to drive transformation in complex environments. He has steered Champion Flour Milling through global supply shocks, major ERP implementation, and operational crises— building a culture of collaboration and innovation. Stephen’s passion for developing high-performing teams has seen his finance group named finalists for NZ Finance Team of the Year.

Stephen is a trusted advisor, mentor, and advocate for excellence. His story is one of resilience, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership—motivating others to embrace change and make a meaningful impact.

Peter Vial

NZ Country Head

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

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Peter Vial has been New Zealand Country Head at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand since 2017. In this role he leads the NZ regulatory, professional conduct and advocacy functions. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and a lawyer. Earlier in his career Peter worked for PwC and KPMG in Tax and for the NZ Trade Development Board as a Trade Commissioner in Europe. He has also been an Associate Professor at Auckland University.

Alex Kingston

Partner

Deloitte

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Alex is a Partner in Deloitte’s Auckland Corporate Tax team, with over 16 years’ experience advising clients on a wide range of corporate and international tax issues. Alex’s experience includes managing the tax function for a global technology group, and his current focus is on the financial services, technology, and health / aged care sectors.

Julie Cressey

General Manager

TELUS Health New Zealand

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Julie Cressey is the General Manager of TELUS Health New Zealand, where she leads the New Zealand business operations and serves as a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing, making a meaningful difference in workplace mental health on a daily basis. As a recognised thought leader in the field, Julie spearheads innovative initiatives that address critical workplace mental health challenges across New Zealand. She brings a unique combination of strategic business leadership, deep mental health expertise, and practical implementation experience and offers audiences actionable insights and real-world business application, making her an invaluable voice in New Zealand’s evolving landscape of workplace mental health and employee wellbeing. Additionally, Julie currently serves as President of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of Australasia (EAPAA).

David Pacey

Partner

Grant Thornton

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David helps organisations navigate complex accounting challenges by translating technical requirements into clear, practical, and meaningful insights. A specialist in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), banking and insurance reporting, GAAP, and broader financial reporting matters, David supports clients in making confident and informed accounting decisions. With more than 20 years’ technical accounting experience across New Zealand and the UK, he is known for preparing rigorous technical accounting opinions, presenting at industry events, and contributing to leading professional publications. David is also actively involved in New Zealand’s financial reporting standard‑setting environment, shaping guidance that supports high‑quality reporting across the sector.

Debbie D’Souza

Financial Controller/FP&A Manager

Mars

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Debbie D’Souza, Financial Controller and FP&A Manager at Mars New Zealand, a company renowned for its portfolio of beloved brands including Snickers, PODS, Skittles, Whiskas, Royal Canin, and, following a recent acquisition, Kellogg’s, Pringles, and Pop Tarts. Debbie brings a wealth of experience to her role, having previously worked in auditing at KPMG, business advisory at BDO, financial accounting at DB Breweries, and as a Finance Business Partner at Tennis Auckland before moving to Mars. Her team were recently recognized as a finalist in the Brightstar Best Finance Team of the Year, underscoring her commitment to excellence in finance. Her passion lies in leveraging governance not only to safeguard the organization but also to enhance value and drive efficiency within finance operations. Debbie is known for her collaborative approach, partnering closely with other business functions to support strategic objectives.

Cameron Fraser

Director

Fraser Strategic Solutions

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Cameron Fraser is a Director of Fraser Strategic Solutions, specialising in financial modelling services. Prior to that, he was at Electric Kiwi for 8 years, finishing up as Head of Commercial Finance covering financial forecasting, pricing and SQL reporting. He also worked at PwC in Tax and Consulting. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Certificate of Public Practice. Outside of work, Cameron spends time with his young family, ballroom dancing and competing in international Excel and Financial Modelling competitions.

Nick Johnson

Senior Manager- Finance Transformation

KPMG

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Nick is a Senior Manager at KPMG New Zealand and a Chartered Accountant, specialising in finance transformation and digital enablement. He has worked across the ASPAC region in both public sector and private sectors. He brings expertise in finance strategy, ERP and EPM system implementations, and data-driven reporting, helping organisations modernise their finance functions through business-led, technology enabled change.Nick has led complex transformation programmes involving target operating model design, system selection, and implementation across a range of industries. His work increasingly focuses on how AI can enhance finance operations—from automating reporting and forecasting to improving decision-making and operational efficiency.

Nigel Toms

GM Risk and Assurance

Watercare Services

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Nigel is the general manager of risk and assurance at Watercare which provides water and wastewater services to 1.7 million people in Auckland. It has 1300 staff, annual revenue of $970 million and a capital programme exceeding $1 billion per year.

Nigel strategically manages the company’s risks, focusing on service quality, business continuity, and incident preparedness including acting as the senior incident controller for responses to major incidents.

Nigel is a former chair of RiskNZ and was named RiskNZ risk professional of the year in 2021 for his industry-leading work on using risk to build strategic advantage and future state preparedness in large organisations. He is also the technical author of PAS 60518, published by the International Standards Organisation (ISO).

Nigel is a qualified accountant with extensive financial and governance experience including chief financial officer roles in New Zealand and United Kingdom. Nigel’s governance roles include Co-Chair for Toi Ora Live Art Trust.

Tony Alexander

Economics Thought Leader

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Tony Alexander was Chief Economist at the BNZ for almost 25 years and has been out on his own as an independent economist since late-2019. He distributes the free weekly “Tony’s View” publication to over 29,000 subscribers each week, writes a weekly column for OneRoof, has a weekly video blog, and speaks at about 80 functions a year around New Zealand. He also runs five monthly surveys which give coalface insight into what is happening in NZ industry and the housing market in particular.

Stephen Jacobi

Managing Director

Jacobi Consulting

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Stephen Jacobi is Managing Director of Jacobi Consulting Ltd and NZ Director for the Australia NZ Leadership Forum. A former trade analyst, diplomat and industry association CEO Stephen led the NZ International Business Forum until earlier this year and has served as Executive Director of the NZ/US and NZ/China Councils. He is a well-known public commentator on trade and industry issues.

Wellington Speakers

Scott Wright

Founder

The HI Company

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Tracy Bignell

Principal Advisor - NZ Professional Standards and Member Care, NZ Regulation, Advocacy and Professional Standing

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

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Tracy Bignell is Principal Advisor NZ Professional Standards and MemberCare at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), where she has held various roles since 2017. In this role, Tracy assists the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) to keep its professional and ethical standards, including the Code of Ethics, up to date. She also assists CA ANZ members to resolve professional and ethical matters themselves by talking through their situation, helping them to clarify the issues and providing further information and resources where appropriate. Tracy is a Chartered Accountant and her previous experience includes various roles at PwC in both Wellington and Toronto.

Cormac Denton

Managing Director

Playdough

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Cormac is a CFO who has helped multiple hyper‑growth companies scale through major inflection points.

Today, as a fractional CFO at Playdough (www.playdough.co.nz), he works with founders to sharpen priorities and make smarter decisions. He’ll reveal the common mistakes startups make—and how to steer them toward real, sustainable growth.

Hannah Howard

GM Finance & Commercial, Technology & AI

One New Zealand

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James Carolan

Senior Manager

PwC New Zealand

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James Carolan is a Senior Manager in PwC New Zealand’s Gen AI Enablement team. He helps organisations upskill their people to use AI effectively and embed practical AI workflows that improve capability, efficiency and decision-making. His work focuses on responsible AI adoption, enablement, automation and helping teams apply AI in real business settings.

Kat Greenbrook

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Rogue Penguin

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Kat Greenbrook is a Data Storyteller based in Te Whanganui a Tara, and Director of Rogue Penguin. She supports teams to tell clearer, more responsible stories with data.

Hiran Patel

Director, Tax

Deloitte

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I am a Director in the Tax Team at Deloitte in Wellington. I’m passionate about helping large corporates and privately owned businesses with their tax concerns, from reviewing income tax returns to group restructuring. I endeavour to understand all my clients’ circumstances, to provide comprehensive but practical solutions. I have worked in tax for over 14 years and in this time, have advised a wide range of clients across all industries. I particularly enjoy working with clients in property and have developed expertise in relation to tax issues on land disposals, which can be complex and ever-changing.

Robyn Walker

Partner

Deloitte

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I am a Partner within the Tax Team at Deloitte in New Zealand. This involves many things, including preparing submissions on behalf of Deloitte and developing thought leadership in the area of tax. I like to think about how tax developments really impact on Deloitte’s clients. I have a particular interest in tax policy and keeping up to date with all the many tax developments. I help Deloitte to advise the Corporate Taxpayers Group.

Liz Knight

Head of Cyber Security

Theta

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Emma von Veh

Partner

Buddle Findlay

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Emma prides herself in assisting parties navigate difficult and complex issues in a way that minimises the risk of litigation, and damage to reputation and relationships.

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TELUS Health New Zealand

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David Pacey

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Grant Thornton

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Julia Fink

CA ANZ

Vice President

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Julia is the Chief Financial Officer at the Climate Change Commission and a small business owner. She started her accounting career at Deloitte in Audit, moving into Deloitte Private. Julia was heavily involved in the roll out of public benefit entity financial reporting standards for registered charities in her former role at DIA Charities Services. This role led to her current position as a Board member of the External Reporting Board. Julia has been involved with CA ANZ since she was a provisional member, serving on the Women Accountants and Not for Profit Special Interest Group committees in Wellington, the Charities and Not for Profit Trans-Tasman Advisory Committee and the Wellington Local Committee and as a New Zealand Councillor. Julia was instrumental in setting up the CA ANZ Charity Reporting Awards and the Charity Law, Accounting and Regulation Conference.

Malcolm Bruce

Partner

KPMG

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Malcolm is an experienced professional, having been held multiple roles, from being an Audit partner – signing off on financial statements for a range of clients – to being the Chief Risk Officer at Kiwibank, and more recently providing Advisory and Consulting advice to clients across Governance, Risk and Compliance services. This gives Malcolm an exceptionally wide perspective to bring to his conversations. Malcolm specialises in the financial services sector but has advised clients across a range of industries. Malcolm leads a team with extensive experience in non-financial risk management, ranging from Conduct and Remediation, to meeting laws and compliance obligations to managing regulatory expectations. Malcolm has significant experience working with Boards, Executives and Regulators. Businesses are facing increasing numbers of challenges from both handling existing business requirements, doing more for less, to facing a raft of new expectations, requirements and emerging threats. He will share some of his learnings.

Tony Alexander

Economics Thought Leader

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Jacobi Consulting

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8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	One Stop Update on the global macro-economic outlook and trade policies Exploring the global economic outlook and its impact on New Zealand’s economic performance Geopolitics and international relations – Trump, trade and tariffs: What will these mean for us Discussing global inflation trends and their impact on New Zealand’s monetary policy Global trade policy developments and New Zealand’s trade relationships Examining global trends and challenges including sustainability, digital, supply chain resilience and logistics on New Zealand competitiveness Stephen Jacobi, Managing Director, Jacobi Consulting
9:55	One Stop New Zealand Economic Update Exploring the current state of New Zealand’s economy and business confidence Predicting what we might see in 2026 – where are we heading next? Discussing sectoral performance and their unique opportunities and challenges Understanding the key sectors driving economic momentum and those facing challenges Implications of the current economic situation for businesses Tony Alexander, Economic Thought Leader
10:40	Morning break
11:10	The One Stop Ethics Update: Tax Planning, Sustainability, Use of Experts, Disciplinary Decisions and more Understand the latest proposed updates to NZICA’s Code of Ethics and the outlook for future developments Gain practical insight into ethical matters by exploring recent decisions from NZICA’s disciplinary bodies Peter Vial, New Zealand Country Head, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
11:50	Leading with impact: Essential leadership skills for accountants in business How accountants are stepping up as strategic leaders shaping business decisions Mastering communication and influence to drive impact across the organisation Inspiring and leading teams to deliver exceptional performance Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion for stronger, high performing teams Leading with integrity and embedding ethics at the heart of every decision Cultivating resilience for yourself and your team to thrive under pressure Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
12:30	Lunch
13:30	The One Stop Employment Law Update Key changes in New Zealand employment law Understanding changes regarding the high income threshold, unfair dismissal and recruiting highly paid roles A practical overview of the upcoming Holidays Act reforms, outlining likely changes to leave entitlements and calculations The costs of terminating employment – redundancy compensation, agreed exits, and unlawful dismissals Emma von Veh, Partner, Buddle Findlay
14:10	Effective communication and influencing skills for Accountants Communicating technical information and financial data clearly and concisely for your audience Framing solutions and problem solving to support impactful outcomes Leveraging smart data, reporting and partnerships to maximise business value Practical tips for building influence at executive and board level Debbie D'Souza, Financial Controller/FP&A Manager, Mars
15:00	Afternoon break
15:30	One Stop IFRS Update: Exploring global consistency and local flexibility Exploring the vision of IFRS as a single global accounting and sustainability language How jurisdictions, including New Zealand, adapt IFRS to local contexts The role of the IASB, ISSB, and regulators in balancing alignment and flexibility Practical strategies to maintain global credibility while ensuring local relevance David Pacey, Partner, Grant Thornton
16:10	The One Stop C-Suite Interview: Making the Switch from Technical Expert to Strategic Leader Work habits and practices that maximise individual and team effectiveness Approaches to managing people issues, building culture, and resolving conflict Practical strategies for interacting with the CEO and other executives to influence and collaborate effectively Key learnings and lessons from the experiences that have made these CFOs successful Stephen Morgan, General Manager - Finance and Commercial, Champion Flour Milling and 2025 NZ CFO of the Year
16:50	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
17:00	Day 1 close & networking drinks

8:00	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
9:10	Startup Story: From Idea to Revenue – Lessons for Accounting & Finance Leaders Hear practical lessons from building an idea into a profitable business, with insights for accountants supporting innovative clients Financial lessons learned in managing cash flow, funding, and scaling operations Challenges in compliance, reporting, and accounting in a startup environment How accountants can add value and support business growth in early-stage companies Practical takeaways for translating startup experiences into professional insights Mike Mandis, Co-CEO, Oxygen
9:50	One Stop Tax Update Key updates and emerging issues in income tax, employment tax, and GST Inland Revenue’s current compliance activity and audit focus areas — and what these mean for organisations in 2026 Recent Inland Revenue statements and rulings and the practical implications for taxpayers Looking ahead to the Government’s refreshed Tax Work Programme and Budget 2026 predictions in an election year Alex Kingston, Partner, and Rachel Hale, Tax Manager, Deloitte
10:30	Morning break
11:00	AI in Accounting & Finance Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to accounting and finance How AI automates repetitive tasks and enables more strategic work How AI is transforming financial reporting and analysis How AI can streamline tax preparation and compliance Practical guidance for implementing AI solutions and overcoming challenges Nick Johnson, Senior Manager, KPMG
11:40	Case Study: Technology in Action—Solving Real Business Problems The challenge - A real-world business problem that required a more efficient, scalable solution The implementation - How innovative technology was selected, introduced, and integrated into existing workflows Overcoming roadblocks - Common barriers such as resistance to change, data issues, or system compatibility and how they were addressed Results & Lessons Learned - Measurable efficiencies gained, business impact, and practical tips for successfully adopting new technology Hannah Howard, GM Finance & Commercial, Technology and AI, One New Zealand
12:20	Protecting Financial Data: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Accountants Understanding current cybersecurity threats and emerging attack types such as ransomware and deepfakes highlighting cyber risk as a core business risk Assessing AI use, supply-chain due diligence, data protection, insurance considerations, and the legal and financial consequences of cyber incidents Strengthening people, processes, and leadership to reduce human risk and embed cyber security beyond a tick-box approach Liz Knight, Head of Cyber Security, Theta
1:00	Lunch
14:00	Balanced Decisions: Aligning Risk, Audit, and Board Governance Strengthening board capability through a clear understanding of risk management and assurance fundamentals Practical approaches to lift board risk literacy, enabling more confident challenge, oversight and engagement Defining and differentiating the role of risk and assurance functions in strategic oversight, governance and informed board decision‑making Leveraging risk and assurance capability to support balanced, value‑focused decisions that protect and enhance organisational performance Nigel Toms, GM Risk and Assurance, Watercare Services Limited
14:40	Building Resilience and Wellbeing for You and Your Finance Team Strategies to enhance personal resilience and manage stress in a high-pressure finance environment Promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing within finance teams Techniques to create a supportive, adaptable, and productive team culture Practical approaches for leaders to foster resilience and wellbeing while maintaining performance Lily Olsen, Senior Learning Specialist, TELUS Health
15:20	Summary remarks from the Chair Scott Wright, Founder, The HI Company
15:30	Conference close

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Auckland Speakers

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Chris Foord

Partner

Argon & Co.

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Chris Foord – Partner at Argon & Co. A highly experienced supply chain leader with international expertise spanning retail, logistics, and food and beverage value chains. Since establishing the firm’s New Zealand office in 2020, he has led Argon’s supply chain practice across the region. Chris is passionate about leading operational transformation programmes across the end-to-end supply chain covering infrastructure, people, process and systems – driving productivity and resilience for NZ.

Stephen Evans

Principal

Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua

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Kia ora my name is Stephen. I am a primary trained teacher who has had 16 years of Principalship experience. I have mostly worked with neuro diverse learners and with young people who have dynamic behaviour needs.

I am passionate about supporting culturally, creative teams and developing learning environments, especially outdoors. I value creativity, music, authenticity, autonomy and student led purposeful learning experiences.

I am most passionate about stories. I look forward to hearing about you and sharing some stories, to help you identify what you wish to create for the children and teams you will be supporting in the future.

Sarah Ratima-Nolan

Development and Delivery Lead – Psychosocial Risk and Wellbeing

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora

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Sarah is the National Programme Lead for Psychosocial Risk & Wellbeing at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu and an award-winning international leader in Workplace Wellbeing, experienced in developing solutions to manage psychosocial risk and drive wellbeing of workforces for long-term change. Sarah is passionate supporting professional development, building ethical practices and driving business understanding of our profession.

Hilton Collier

CEO

Tairāwhiti Whenua Collective

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Hilton Collier (Ngāti Porou) is a Gisborne-based Agribusiness Advisor and Registered Farm Management Consultant with over 40 years’ experience across land-based industries. Grounded in his upbringing in Te Tairāwhiti, his mahi is guided by kaupapa Māori principles of kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, and manaakitanga. As CEO of the Tairāwhiti Whenua Collective—representing over 200,000 hectares of whenua—Hilton works to advance resilient, intergenerational outcomes for whānau, hapū and iwi, connecting whenua Māori to both local and global opportunity.

Nathan Guy

Special Agricultural Trade Envoy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

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Nathan Guy is New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy (SATE). The position supports key Government objectives, including ensuring New Zealand’s trading partners understand our approach to agriculture and primary production. Nathan Guy is a dairy farmer, agribusiness leader, and a former Minister for Primary Industries. He is also the Chairman of the Meat Industry Association and Independent Chair of Apiculture New Zealand and has extensive experience advocating for New Zealand’s agricultural exporters, both on the domestic and global stage.

Sarah Adams

Global Strategy and New Ventures Manager

Gallagher Animal Management

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arah Adams leads Gallagher’s global innovation roadmap as General Manager – Strategy & New Ventures. With over 20 years’ experience in agricultural business development, marketing, and sales, Sarah helps drive future-focused initiatives that empower farmers with smarter decision-making tools. Sarah’s practical approach combines deep sector knowledge and experience as a farm operator, with a passion for customer insight, to apply real-life context to the development and delivery of solutions that deliver tangible value on farm. Sarah supports wider industry initiatives to increase talent growth, diversity and opportunities for the agricultural sector, serving as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of DairySmart, Headwaters, StrongBó Agritech and as a mentor for the Sprout start-up accelerator program. In 2024, Sarah received the Robin Davidson Memorial Award, celebrating her contribution to the New Zealand agritech industry.

Dr Hermione Parsons

Chief Executive Officer

Australian Logistics Council

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Dr Parsons is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Australian Logistics Council and a supply chain and freight logistics specialist with executive experience across the public and private sectors. Her career spans end to end supply chains, strategy, and problem solving across domestic and international markets. Hermione is a strategic planner working across multimodal import, export, and domestic supply chains. She has led national and international programs and is a member of Ministerial Advisory Councils across most jurisdictions.

Lauren Nicolson

Student Bachelor of Business

Auckland University of Technology

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Erin McIlmurray

Market Sector Manager for Agriculture

Hill Labs

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Chris Quin

CEO

Foodstuffs North Island

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Chris joined Foodies as CEO in September 2015 with 28 years’ experience in leadership roles. His most recent position was CEO of the Home, Business, and Mobile division of Spark NZ (previously Telecom NZ). Prior to that, he formed the successful IT services business Gen-i (within Telecom) by merging three businesses. In 2010, he received a Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award for his leadership achievements and contribution to the community, which included being Chair of The Icehouse business growth organisation. Chris has a Bachelor of Commerce and Accounting from Victoria University and completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business executive programme.

Merriden Varrall PhD

CEO and Founder

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Dr Merriden Varrall is a geopolitical strategist and insights consultant, helping organisations understand how shifts in global power, state behaviour, and strategic competition shape real-world operating risk. Her work focuses on translating geopolitical dynamics into structured judgment, including through scenario design, escalation pathway analysis, and strategic stress-testing for senior decision-makers. Formerly KPMG Australia’s Lead Partner on geopolitics and now Special Advisor Geopolitics to KPMG South ASPAC, as well as an Associate Director with the Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment, Merriden is a sought-after analyst on geopolitics, East Asia, China’s foreign policy, and the implications of great-power rivalry for regional order and economic security. Her analysis appears in The New York Times, Foreign Policy, Nikkei Asia, The Quarterly, East Asia Forum, and the Lowy Interpreter, et al. From 2014 to 2018, Merriden was Director of the Lowy Institute’s East Asia Program. Prior to that, Merriden worked as a senior UN diplomat based in China following roles with the Australian Government Treasury and the Department of Family and Community Services. She lived and worked in China for almost a decade, including lecturing in foreign policy at the China Foreign Affairs University and conducting extensive fieldwork for her doctoral dissertation on Chinese strategic thinking and external engagement. Merriden holds a PhD on Chinese foreign policy from Macquarie University and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, a Master of International Affairs from the Australian National University, and an undergraduate degree in international studies majoring in China studies from the University of Technology Sydney.

Neil Burlison

General Manager and Director APAC

Contruent

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Neil Burlison is a seasoned leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors, bringing more than 30 years of global experience delivering complex, capital-intensive programs. As General Manager and Director at Contruent, he is responsible for driving strategic growth and expanding the company’s presence across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Neil has held senior leadership roles across major international and Australian organizations, with deep expertise spanning finance, operations, and large-scale project delivery. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Inland Rail, a landmark infrastructure program in Australia. Prior to that, he was Head of Finance at Origin Energy and held international roles with BP, where he contributed to the successful execution of major energy initiatives. Known for his strategic mindset and hands-on leadership style, Neil has consistently played a pivotal role in guiding organizations through complex project environments, aligning financial discipline with operational performance. He holds an MBA and is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Accountants (FCMA).

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Chris Foord

Partner

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Stephen Evans

Principal

Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua

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Sarah Ratima-Nolan

Development and Delivery Lead – Psychosocial Risk and Wellbeing

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora

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Hilton Collier

CEO

Tairāwhiti Whenua Collective

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Nathan Guy

Special Agricultural Trade Envoy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

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Sarah Adams

Global Strategy and New Ventures Manager

Gallagher Animal Management

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Dr Hermione Parsons

Chief Executive Officer

Australian Logistics Council

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Lauren Nicolson

Student Bachelor of Business

Auckland University of Technology

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Erin McIlmurray

Market Sector Manager for Agriculture

Hill Labs

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Chris Quin

CEO

Foodstuffs North Island

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Merriden Varrall PhD

CEO and Founder

vantage geopol

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Neil Burlison

General Manager and Director APAC

Contruent

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Neil Burlison is a seasoned leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors, bringing more than 30 years of global experience delivering complex, capital-intensive programs. As General Manager and Director at Contruent, he is responsible for driving strategic growth and expanding the company’s presence across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

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Rachel Hale

Hannah Howard

Liz Knight

Emma von Veh

Stephen Morgan

Peter Vial

Alex Kingston

Julie Cressey

David Pacey

Debbie D’Souza

Cameron Fraser

Nick Johnson

Nigel Toms

Tony Alexander

Stephen Jacobi

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Scott Wright

Tracy Bignell

Cormac Denton

Hannah Howard

James Carolan

Kat Greenbrook

Hiran Patel

Robyn Walker

Liz Knight

Emma von Veh

Julie Cressey

David Pacey

Julia Fink

Malcolm Bruce

Tony Alexander

Stephen Jacobi

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The 58th One Stop has two stops - Auckland & Wellington

+ virtual tickets available for the Auckland agenda / dates 20-21 May, 2026

Why join One Stop?

CPD Hours

The CPD conference trusted by accountants and finance professionals for over 27 years.