Functions and membership of the board
Our Business Advisory Board is made up of appointed senior leaders from major local, national and international organisations, as well as the WMS Pro Vice-Chancellor.
The Board is a key advisory body that helps ensure the School understands the education and research needs of business.
The Board's purpose is to provide guidance on the School’s strategic direction, discuss new trends in business education, future market positioning of the School, and commercial and funding opportunities. It also acts as a sounding board for any specific proposals that the School is considering, and reviews the impact of recent changes.
Changes in the board membership are important to bring new insights and experiences to discussions of the School’s challenges and opportunities in the dynamic global economic environment.
Please contact the Pro Vice-Chancellor if you would like more information about the Business Advisory Board.
Hamilton Business Advisory Board members
Steven Joyce was a senior economic minister in the previous three-term National-led government of New Zealand. Over nine years in the cabinet, he served as Finance Minister, Minister of Economic Development, Minister of Science and Innovation, Minister of Transport, Minister of ICT, and spent seven years as Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment.
During his time in government, he led the economic growth programme, the Ultrafast Broadband fibre to the home rollout, and the country’s biggest highway building programme in decades.
He was also the campaign chief for the National Party's five highest election results under MMP. Prior to entering politics, he was a successful radio entrepreneur — starting his first station, Energy FM, in New Plymouth, and building it up to become RadioWorks, New Zealand's second-largest radio company. He is also a trained zoologist.
Steven now runs his own advisory firm, Joyce Advisory Limited, providing strategic policy and commercial advice across Australia and New Zealand. He conducted the recent Strengthening Skills report on vocational education reform for the Australian Federal Government, and now chairs an expert panel to advise Canberra on the implementation of the reforms.
Steven lives on a lifestyle block north of Auckland, with his young family, assorted ducks, Gemma the Retrodoodle, and Marlow the cat.
Tony Falkenstein is founder, CEO and Executive Director of Just Life Group, a New Zealand-listed company committed to healthy living and healthy homes. He established the business in 1987 with a vision to provide chilled filtered water and has since grown it into a diversified enterprise offering wellness and home-environment solutions.
With entrepreneurial roots going back to earlier ventures in office equipment and rental services, Tony has started over 50 businesses and is widely recognised for his strategic insight and capacity to execute effectively. His leadership has earned several honours including induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame and his appointment as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business education and philanthropy in 2025.
Tony is also a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and business education, supporting tertiary and secondary programmes that aim to develop future leaders. He has been active in mentoring and funding initiatives and regards his philanthropic work as “paying it forward”. He combines a people-centered leadership style with a strength-based approach, emphasising trust, ethical practices, and long-term relationships.
Leonard Gardner is the Commercial Director and a major shareholder at Fosters, a New Zealand-owned company with a strong presence in the construction and property development sectors across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.
Leonard joined Fosters in 2003 as a Chartered Accountant, quickly advancing to Commercial Manager in 2004 and a Director and shareholder in 2006.
Offering extensive experience in finance, commercial strategy, and business operations, he is known for his ability to integrate business performance with community engagement, combining strategic oversight with a focus on practical outcomes.
His approach to leadership is grounded in strong ethics, transparent communication, and a focus on sustainable results. Throughout his career, Leonard has demonstrated a commitment to both organisational growth and social responsibility. He actively fosters a culture where people and community are valued alongside commercial objectives.
Mentoring emerging leaders is something he’s passionate about, as is family and community. He leverages his experience to support initiatives that strengthen local communities and develop future talent, bringing both a personal and professional dimension to his work.
Leonard Gardner offers advisory boards and executive teams a blend of financial acumen, strategic insight, and people-focused leadership, making him a valuable contributor to business growth and governance.
David Hallett is a visionary in New Zealand's technology scene and the co-founder and director of Company-X, a multi-award-winning software development business. Since 2012, Company-X has been dedicated to creating bespoke software solutions that run the world better.
Born and raised in the Waikato region, David is a proud University of Waikato alumnus, holding a Bachelor of Science degree. His passion for advancing New Zealand's tech industry is also reflected in his role as a founding trustee of the Cultivate Trust and his service on advisory boards for various academic and professional organisations within and beyond the Waikato.
David is deeply committed to building Hamilton and the Waikato's reputation as a technology hub, actively seeking ways to strengthen its global presence. When he's not pushing boundaries in the tech world, David enjoys life at home in the rural Ngahinapouri countryside with his wife and four children.
Damon Kelly has a passion for people, business and technology. Immediately after his graduation in 1998, Damon founded Enlighten Designs. Where in Silicon Valley start-ups are created in garages, the New Zealand equivalent of this was Enlighten beginning in a caravan in Damon's backyard.
Damon wanted to create a company that valued creativity, learning and connecting with its customers all while having fun doing it. Enlighten attracted a technically brilliant and client-focused team that would deliver great technology solutions. They do this through collaboration based on discovery and design to craft the right digital experiences, but would also lead and challenge their clients to create the amazing outcomes.
Damon graduated from Waikato University in 1998 with a double major in Psychology and Cognitive Science.
Angie Smith serves as Head of People & Performance at Craigs Investment Partners (NZ) after joining the firm in January 2023. She brings more than 20 years of human‑resources leadership experience across global roles in the financial services, primary industry and telecommunications sectors.
Her international background includes a decade living and working in France, London and Hong Kong, which underscores her capability to lead transformational people‑strategies in complex and multi‑cultural environments.
In her current role, Angie is responsible for shaping the HR strategy and operations at Craigs, with a strong emphasis on organisational culture, leadership development, performance. She also serves as a member of the Business Advisory Board for Waikato Management School, reflecting her commitment to linking academic insight with real‑world people‑leadership practice.
Angie is recognised for a commercial and contemporary approach to HR, focused on aligning human‑capital initiatives with organisational strategy. Her expertise places her well to support advisory‑board discussions around talent, culture and capability‑building in a rapidly changing business environment.
Melanie Short is Chief Executive Officer of the Rotorua Business Chamber (RBC), where she le
ads with a strategic focus on driving business success, innovation and advocacy across the Rotorua region. In this role Melanie partners closely with local government, regional councils and stakeholder networks to ensure that business voices are heard, and needs are addressed across public and private sectors.
With more than 25 years of experience in marketing, business services and community impact, Melanie brings a depth of leadership and collaborative capability. Her previous roles include senior leadership in marketing and communications, where she applied forward‑thinking strategy to strengthen regional business ecosystems and enhance visibility of local enterprises.
Melanie’s leadership philosophy centres on connection, inclusion and purpose‑driven outcomes. As CEO of the Chamber, Melanie is dedicated to leveraging both her extensive business experience and her strong regional networks to create lasting opportunities for growth, collaboration and investment in Rotorua. Her strengths‑based and inclusive approach makes her a valuable contributor to advisory conversations around regional economic development, business transformation and stakeholder engagement.
Lloyd Rakaupai (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Awa, Te Ātiawa, Waik
ato Tainui) is the Māori & Pasifika Business Leader for New Zealand and the Pacific at GHD, where he drives commercial strategy, Indigenous economic development, operational performance, and stakeholder engagement across Aotearoa and the Pacific. Guided by the principles of He Mahitahi (working together) and Whanake (to grow, rise, and move forward), Lloyd is recognised for his collaborative leadership, strategic insight, and commitment to embedding cultural integrity into business outcomes.
Beyond his executive role, Lloyd actively contributes to regional and national development through governance and industry leadership. He serves as Deputy Chair of the Tauranga Māori Business Association (2021) and a member of the Pacific Growth Advisory Committee (2025). Through these roles, he champions economic opportunities, innovation, and sustainable growth for Māori, Pasifika, and wider communities.
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n Graafhuis serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Chiefs Rugby Club, based in Hamilton, New Zealand. He leads the organisation with a strategic focus on performance, community engagement, and commercial growth.
Under Simon’s leadership, the club has emphasised embedding its core values of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), whanaungatanga (relationship) and rangatiratanga (leadership) into both on‑field performance and off‑field culture. He plays a pivotal role in fostering strong relationships across the club’s Provincial Union regions, iwi partners, sponsors, shareholders and wider stakeholder networks, ensuring that the organisation remains both culturally anchored and commercially forward‑thinking.
Simon draws on extensive executive experience managing the dual imperatives of sporting success and sustainable business operations. He has overseen key decisions across the franchise including high‑profile coaching changes and performance structures, signaling the club’s commitment to continuous improvement and strategic evolution.
In his role, Simon is characterised by a strength‐based, inclusive leadership style that treats the club as a “whānau” while also driving commercial and operational excellence. His ability to navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems—spanning players, communities, sponsors, shareholders, government and fans—makes him a valuable contributor to advisory discussions around governance, strategic partnerships and organisational growth.
Mr Peter Nation was Chief Executive of the New Zealand National Fieldays Society from 2016 until retiring in 2024 and has had a career contributing to the rural sector since the 1980s. Mr Nation served on the Board of Fieldays from 2004 to 2016, and various other associated committees from 1995, having become involved through his ANZ Regional Manager Rural role as sponsor representative and Banker, supporting capital investments such as the Mystery Creek Pavilion. As Chief Executive, he has overseen the Society’s annual organisation of the National Fieldays event at Mystery Creek and successfully steered the event business through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. National Fieldays is the biggest agricultural event in Australasia, attracting more than 100,000 attendees over several days. He has been a Board member and Chair, of the Waikato Chamber of Commerce since 2019. He was a community representative member for Waikato Regional Council’s Waikato Plan Leadership Committee from 2020 to 2023. He was a Council member of Agritech New Zealand from 2020 to 2022. He managed the New Zealand Animal Management business unit as National Sales Manager of the Gallagher Group from 2004 to 2016. Between 2002 and 2012 Mr Nation was variously Trustee, Treasurer and Chair of the New Zealand Farm Environment Award Trust, having been involved in the inaugural management team that established the organisation. He has also served some 11 years on the advisory board of the St Pauls Agribusiness in Schools programme stepping down in 2025.
Kirsten Rei (LLB, BA) is a Partner at GHA in Rotorua, bringing nearly two decades of senior management experience across the Māori and government sectors. She holds heritage with Te Māhurehure, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāpuhi.
Born and raised in Rotorua, Kirsten initially qualified as a lawyer before transitioning into senior management roles in Wellington and the Bay of Plenty. She joined GHA in 2018, and her appointment as Partner was announced in July 2020.
Her professional focus lies at the critical interface of government, communities and Māori development ecosystems. She has led high‑profile public policy initiatives, guided relational engagements between Māori organisations and central agencies, and supported sector growth through strategic leadership.
At GHA, Kirsten is committed to supporting clients to thrive—working across advisory, governance and strategic development functions to enable outcomes that align with both Māori aspirations and business performance. Her strengths‑based leadership, combined with cultural fluency and executive presence, make her a compelling contributor to advisory board deliberations on growth strategy, stakeholder engagement and Māori‑centred business outcomes.
Tauranga Business Advisory Board members
Steven Joyce was a senior economic minister in the previous three-term National-led government of New Zealand. Over nine years in the cabinet, he served as Finance Minister, Minister of Economic Development, Minister of Science and Innovation, Minister of Transport, Minister of ICT, and spent seven years as Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment.
During his time in government, he led the economic growth programme, the Ultrafast Broadband fibre to the home rollout, and the country’s biggest highway building programme in decades.
He was also the campaign chief for the National Party's five highest election results under MMP. Prior to entering politics, he was a successful radio entrepreneur — starting his first station, Energy FM, in New Plymouth, and building it up to become RadioWorks, New Zealand's second-largest radio company. He is also a trained zoologist.
Steven now runs his own advisory firm, Joyce Advisory Limited, providing strategic policy and commercial advice across Australia and New Zealand. He conducted the recent Strengthening Skills report on vocational education reform for the Australian Federal Government, and now chairs an expert panel to advise Canberra on the implementation of the reforms.
Steven lives on a lifestyle block north of Auckland, with his young family, assorted ducks, Gemma the Retrodoodle, and Marlow the cat.
Angie Smith serves as Head of People & Performance at Craigs Investment Partners (NZ) after joining the firm in January 2023. She brings more than 20 years of human‑resources leadership experience across global roles in the financial services, primary industry and telecommunications sectors.
Her international background includes a decade living and working in France, London and Hong Kong, which underscores her capability to lead transformational people‑strategies in complex and multi‑cultural environments.
In her current role, Angie is responsible for shaping the HR strategy and operations at Craigs, with a strong emphasis on organisational culture, leadership development, performance. She also serves as a member of the Business Advisory Board for Waikato Management School, reflecting her commitment to linking academic insight with real‑world people‑leadership practice.
Angie is recognised for a commercial and contemporary approach to HR, focused on aligning human‑capital initiatives with organisational strategy. Her expertise places her well to support advisory‑board discussions around talent, culture and capability‑building in a rapidly changing business environment.
Lloyd Rakaupai (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Awa, Te Ātiawa, Waik
ato Tainui) is the Māori & Pasifika Business Leader for New Zealand and the Pacific at GHD, where he drives commercial strategy, Indigenous economic development, operational performance, and stakeholder engagement across Aotearoa and the Pacific. Guided by the principles of He Mahitahi (working together) and Whanake (to grow, rise, and move forward), Lloyd is recognised for his collaborative leadership, strategic insight, and commitment to embedding cultural integrity into business outcomes.
Beyond his executive role, Lloyd actively contributes to regional and national development through governance and industry leadership. He serves as Deputy Chair of the Tauranga Māori Business Association (2021) and a member of the Pacific Growth Advisory Committee (2025). Through these roles, he champions economic opportunities, innovation, and sustainable growth for Māori, Pasifika, and wider communities.
Greg Simmonds is General Manager at Priority One, the economic‑development agency for Tauranga Moana. In this role, Greg leads strategic efforts to sustainably develop the region’s economy and align regional workforce, talent attraction and policy frameworks with the area’s ambitious growth agenda.
With more than two decades of leadership experience in regional development, workforce strategy and private‑public collaboration, Greg is responsible for initiatives such as the “Future of Work” campaign, which addresses long‑term labour market shifts and aims to prepare the region for emerging jobs and demographic change. His work spans the interface of education, industry and community, partnering with schools, tertiary providers and businesses to ensure talent pipelines meet sector needs.
Greg’s leadership is grounded in a strengths‑based, regional mindset: he emphasises the value of retaining local talent, attracting skilled people and aligning infrastructure investment with skills‑up, career pathways and high‑value employment. He is well‑versed in governance, strategic policy and stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors and brings a clear focus on enabling regional prosperity through inclusive and future‑oriented workforce planning.
In an advisory‑board context, Greg offers deep insight into regional development strategy, talent ecosystems and policy levers—making him a strong contributor to discussions on growth, skills, workforce planning and economic resilience.
Carol Ngawati ONZM serves as a Senior Regional Adviser at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), based in Tauranga / Bay of Plenty, where she is a key contact for regional engagement and investment in this region.
Carol is Ngati Porou and has a longstanding commitment to Māori community advancement, education and regional development. She was honoured as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2018 for services to Māori and the community.
In her role at MBIE, Carol operates at the intersection of government agencies, iwi / hapū, education providers and business stakeholders to support regional projects that enable economic and social outcomes. For instance, she has emphasised the importance of iwi-school partnerships in the Bay of Plenty futures pathway initiatives, recognising the role of Māori identity, culture and heritage in empowering rangatahi into employment and education.
Her breadth of experience in regional and Māori development enables her to contribute strategic insight around stakeholder collaboration, regional investment frameworks and culturally aware leadership. On an advisory board, Carol offers a strong lens on aligning commercial objectives with Māori and community aspirations, as well as navigating public-sector systems for regional impact.
Tara Kanji is Tumuaki (Principal) of Tauranga Girls’ College, a state secondary school (Years 9-13) in Tauranga Moana, Bay of Plenty. She was appointed in 2018 and brings her strong leadership and experience to a community-centred, high-expectation environment.
With a clear focus on preparing students not only for academic success but also for life beyond school, Tara emphasises empowerment, student voice, cultural identity and resilience among young women and gender diverse students. She leads initiatives such as an increase of student leadership roles and embedding future-oriented thinking in the curriculum. Values are at the heart of the school experience; manaakitanga (we are kind, respectful and inclusive), mahi tahi (we work together and participate to make the most of opportunities) and mana motuhake (we navigate our future with mana and self-determination) – in order to assist students to be strong, independent, empowered and ready for contemporary opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing world.
Under Tara’s leadership, Tauranga Girls’ College communicates a strategic intention for every student to strive to be ‘better than before’, to feel valued, cared for and be given a diverse range of opportunities that allow them to foster a love of learning, to experience success and to develop dispositions such as empathy, resilience, adaptability, confidence and collaboration. Her approach aligns strongly with inclusive, strengths-based leadership: recognising diversity, promoting student agency and aligning school culture with regional and global opportunities. The Colleges tag line ‘a place of discovery’ celebrates these opportunities.
In an advisory-board context, Tara brings rich insight from the education sector, especially education, transformational leadership, community engagement, gender and cultural inclusion. Her professional orientation toward growth, voice and readiness equips her to contribute meaningfully to discussions around talent development, learning ecosystems and inclusive leadership strategy.
Karl Gradon is a seasoned leader in the global food and agribusiness sector, with a track record of delivering growth, innovation and strategic change in high-performance organisations. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Comvita Limited, a New Zealand-based premium natural wellness business, effective August 1, 2025.
Karl’s career spans senior roles across the food ingredients and dairy sectors, including leadership positions with global and New Zealand-based enterprises. He is known for his abilities in P&L ownership, mergers and acquisitions, new product development and international market expansion.
In his new role at Comvita, Karl will leverage his experience to strengthen the company’s international growth trajectory, refine its product portfolio and drive sustainable value creation.
Karl offers advisory-board discussions strong strategic insight into commercialising premium natural-product brands, navigating the interface between manufacturing, regulation and export markets, and leading transformational change in a purpose-driven enterprise. His global perspective combined with deep sector know-how make him a valuable contributor in forums focused on growth, governance and innovation.
Cassandra Greeff is the Group Financial Controller at Zespri International in Tauranga. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and overseeing reporting and compliance for one of New Zealand’s largest horticultural exporters and the worlds largest marketer of kiwifruit.
With a strong foundation in financial and strategic thinking, Cassandra brings a passion for people development, a growth mindset and purpose-driven profit optimisation. Her leadership extends beyond traditional finance to include sustainability, governance and long-term value creation.
Cassandra participated in the A4S (Accounting for Sustainability) Academy and sat on the Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosures in 2021/22 while living in the UK, underscoring her commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks into financial decision-making.
In an advisory-board setting, Cassandra offers expertise in financial leadership and sustainability integration, combined with a strong focus on governance and risk management. Her combination of high-level financial acumen, strategic orientation and dedication to responsible business practices make her a strong contributor to discussions around performance monitoring, risk management, and future-focused business strategy.
Jason Minkhorst currently serves as General Manager – Customer at Ballance Agri‑Nutrients Ltd, a leading New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative focused on fertiliser, agronomic support and sustainability services for the primary sector.
Jason assumed a senior leadership position at Ballance in early 2018, having previously held executive roles in the dairy sector where he led teams in sales, customer-facing and farm-services functions.
In his current role, Jason is responsible for shaping the customer experience strategy, aligning farm-business advisory services with product and technology developments, and ensuring the cooperative remains responsive to evolving regulatory and sustainability pressures in New Zealand’s agriculture industry.
With extensive experience in agribusiness and leadership across the interface of technology, regulation and farm operational performance, Jason brings a strong commercial mindset and farmer-centric orientation. His leadership style emphasises collaboration, evidence-based advice and value creation for primary-sector stakeholders.
For an advisory board context, Jason offers deep insight into customer-driven growth strategies, the dynamics of large-scale agricultural supply chains and the integration of sustainability and innovation within agribusiness.
Richard Faire is Head of Strategy & Insights at Tourism Bay of Plenty, where he leads strategic development, data analytics and stakeholder insight work to support regional tourism, investment and growth initiatives.
Richard holds an MBA with Distinction from the University of Waikato, reflecting his commitment to rigorous strategic thinking and data-driven leadership. Previously, Richard worked for over 20 years in advertising agencies and media organisations, and founded an adventure tourism business in Tongariro National Park — giving him extensive experience across marketing, brand development, operations, and tourism.
At Tourism Bay of Plenty, his work centres on leveraging visitor data, trend analysis and stakeholder engagement to position the region competitively in the domestic and international markets. He combines commercial acumen with a strong regional mindset, supporting sustainable growth of tourism while balancing community, cultural and environmental considerations.
Richard’s strengths-based leadership style emphasises clarity of insight, strategic alignment and actionable intelligence—qualities that make him a strong contributor to advisory board discussions around regional growth strategy, visitor economics, stakeholder ecosystems and data-centred decision-making.
Clare Swallow is the Founder and Principal of Mulberry St. a consultancy that helps purpose-led organisations design human-centred strategies across customer experience, culture, innovation, and growth. She works across both the public and private sectors, partnering with local and central government, exporters, technology companies, and primary-sector organisations, including some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex organisations. Clare is known for combining deep empathy with strategic clarity to help organisations navigate change and deliver meaningful impact.
Prior to founding Mulberry St., Clare held senior leadership roles in technology consulting, where she led teams and delivered large-scale transformation initiatives. This experience continues to inform her practical, people-focused approach to strategy, particularly in environments shaped by digital change, growth pressures, and multiple stakeholders.
Clare is an Executive Fellow in the University of Waikato’s MBA programme, where she teaches design thinking and leads the International Study Tour. She is also a New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Beachhead Advisor, supporting high-growth New Zealand businesses as they scale and expand into international markets. Clare is widely recognised for her advocacy of design thinking and human-centred problem solving, and is regularly invited to speak on leadership, innovation, and building cultures that enable sustainable growth.
Clare has sat on many boards from high growth technology companies to regional tourism authorities. In governance and advisory settings, Clare brings strong insight into culture, customer-centric growth strategy, innovation, and leadership alignment. She currently serves on the board of Bay Venues, a Council-Controlled Organisation responsible for the places and spaces that connect the Tauranga community.
Board purpose
The Waikato Management School Business Advisory Board is a key body that helps ensure the School understands the education and research needs of business.
The Advisory Board provides support, comment and advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor — Management and Management Group of the School on a broad range of current activities and future developments.
Members are normally appointed for a three-year term. This period can be extended by one to two years by agreement with the Pro Vice-Chancellor — Management and the School's Executive Team.
The purpose of the Business Advisory Board is to provide an advisory function on:
- strategic direction/decisions
- future market positioning
- business, commercial and funding opportunities
- making a difference
- To provide a forum where new business and business education ideas and trends are identified and their relevance debated.
- To provide input to the School on how curriculum and academic research will best meet current and future needs of business and identify areas for improvement and development.
- To provide input into funding for research, new facilities and other activities that members would like to see the School pursue.
- To act as a sounding board for specific proposals that School is considering.
- To review executive education programmes including the MBA and provide input on their strategic development.
- Review changes that have been implemented in relation to programmes, strategic development and the School's strategy.
- The Chairperson will be nominated and appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor – Management after consultation with the Business Advisory Board, with reference to the following:
- The Chairperson should not be a Waikato Management School employee
- It is desirable that the Chairperson be local
- An annual process of appointment will enable rotation of this key role
- Re-appointment of a Chairperson for another term may be considered by the Pro Vice-Chancellor – Management in some situations
The Chairperson's role is to:
- Review agenda items prior to meetings
- Manage the flow of meetings and discussion
- Ensure equal opportunity to speak and be heard
- Review and confirm meeting minutes prior to distribution
- Follow up on any changes implemented by the School
In the event that the Chairperson is unable to perform any of the above duties, the Chairperson should nominate a suitable replacement.
The Secretary for the Business Advisory Board will be appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor – Management.
Key responsibilities of this role are:
- Coordinate and arrange board meetings
- Liaise with Board members on meeting dates and travel details
- Distribute minutes and agenda to board members
Minutes for Board meetings are taken by the WMS Academic Unit's Committee Secretary, who will be in attendance at the meeting.
Business Advisory Board meetings are to be convened twice per year and will generally take an afternoon.
Special meetings, in addition to the two required meetings, may be arranged at the request of either the Pro Vice-Chancellor – Management or Chair of the Business Advisory Board.
New members will be nominated by the Waikato Management School Executive Team.
Guidelines to consider when seeking new members:
- WMS Alumni (target 25%)
- Proportional mix between local, national and international members
- Values match with WMS values and ethos
- Business management experience
- Needs of the Board in respect of skills/experience
- Individual or organisation relationship with WMS
- WMS Strategy
Recommendations to amend the Charter can be made by any member of the Business Advisory Board to the following people:
- The Chairperson
- Pro Vice-Chancellor – Management
Recommendations will be considered by the Waikato Management School Executive Team.