Overview

Inspiring, compelling, and entertaining stories shared by extraordinary female leaders. ‘Women who LEAD’ is a panel series curated and hosted by Hannah Ockelford in partnership with ASB Bank. The events are always lively and inspirational, a rare and privileged insight into the professional lives and personalities of some incredible women. You will hear insight, wisdom, experience, and stories from women who are each making a profound and positive difference to the world in which we work and live. With a focus on leadership, Hannah talks with the panellists about what it means to them to be a leader, how they use their influence to effect change, what drives them and what’s coming next. The first in the 2023 panel series will feature distinguished New Zealand business woman – Dame Therese Walsh, the popular and talented broadcaster – Toni Street, and the successful and influential executive in Pasifika Medicine – Debbie Sorensen. The panel has featured some of the country’s most high-profile and successful female leaders, the first five years of the series held under legacy organisation Professionelle.org.nz: · Dame Patsy Reddy · Theresa Gattung · Nicola Toki · Pip Greenwood · Alison Andrew · Dr Galia Barhava-Montieth · Miriama Kamo · Justice Jan-Marie Doogue · Hon. Judith Collins · Marie Dyhrberg – KC · Dr Mary Birdsall · Judge Soana Moala · Jenny-May Clarkson · Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand · Raelene Castle This series would not be possible without the support of ASB Bank. It is important to recognise that the women who come on the panels, generously, gift their time. The ticket price is is kept as low as possible to cover the additional costs of creating these much-loved events.