Queen's Service Order, Commonwealth Medal, Chartered Fellow of New Zealand Institute of Directors, Honorary Fellow of School of Government, Victoria University.* Governance advice on the roles of the board; strategy, meeting procedure, governance structure, policy and relationships, ethics and culture, at all times respecting ownership structure, origin and culture.* Tailored solutions that respect the origin, history, culture and ownership of the entity.*Working with teams to reach clearly defined strategic goals to develop a strong sustainable entity; * Offering strategic insight and advice that transforms boardroom dynamics to enhance effective decision-making, in difficult and challenging environments.* Developing strategies to manage risk, monitor legal compliance, enhance financial oversight, remove misdirected personal agendas and run productive meetings.