Women Leaders in Aviation Summit

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1 Women Leaders in Aviation Summit The New Zealand aviation industry is growing at 5.5% per year but almost half the workforce is over 45 years old and less than 20% is under 29 67% of those employed in aviation are male and this hasn t changed much in 10 years the industry is demanding a higher skilled workforce, and demand for labour is growing at 1.5% pa almost 80% of the workforce is of European origin (71% in 2006) There is demand across a number of sectors including engineering, avionics, air traffic increasing control, flying and air transport professionals. (Figures from A profile of the Aviation Sector in New Zealand by ServiceIQ 2014) Challenges faced by aviation: How do we attract the talent to support future growth? How do we get more young people involved? How do we make the industry more attractive to women? How do we grow diversity? Hosted by Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman 169 Willis Street, Wellington 6011

2 Day 1 Tuesday 20 th October :00 Arrival/Registration Networking Coffee 10:30 Samantha Sharif, CEO Aviation New Zealand Welcome Speech Martin Matthews, Secretary of Transport Ministry of Transport What does the Transport sector look like in 30 years time? Graeme Harris, Director Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Who will lead Civil Aviation Tomorrow? Targeting future leaders what is CAA doing? 12:00 Samantha Sharif, CEO Aviation New Zealand Nancy Graham, former Director ICAO Air Navigation Bureau (videolink) The Sky s the limit Aviation Leadership Opportunities on the World Stage Pauline Lamb, Chief Operating Officer Airways NZ A global career in air traffic management 13:00 Lunch Break Michelle Guthrie, Managing Director, Agencies, Google APAC & Board of Directors Auckland Intl Airport Global Aviation Leadership from Asia Pacific Technology and aviation what does the future look like? Maureen Dougherty, President of Boeing Australia, NZ and South Pacific Global Aviation Leadership from Australasia 15:30 Afternoon Coffee Kimberley Turner, CEO Aerosafe Risk Management Global Aviation Leadership from Australasia 16:45 Summary and Close Day 1 17:00 Networking Drinks 19:00 Gala Dinner Grant Lilly, Chair Tourism Industry Association, Director CAA, Service IQ and Queenstown Airport Corporation A career in Aviation and Tourism

3 Day 2 Wednesday 21 st October :00 Morning Coffee 08:15 Welcome to Day 2 08:30 Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Women Keynote Address 09:15 Dr Deborah Hume, former GM Passenger Operations Kiwirail A Leadership Career in the Transport Sector 09.:50 Stephen Selwood, CEO NZ Council for Infrastructure Development Putting the Right Value on Aviation 10:30 Morning Coffee Break 11:00 Jo Coughlan, Wellington City Councillor, Chair Economic Growth & Arts Committee The strategic value of Wellington Airport to the NZ economy 11:30 Linda Bulk, Director Aeronavics Innovation and Change in Aviation The UAV Revolution 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Kevin Thompson, GM HR Operations and Flight Operations and Safety Air NZ Talent, Diversity and Leadership at Air NZ 13:40 Samantha Sharif CEO Aviation NZ - facilitator Leaning In Learning from Sheryl Sandberg, COO Facebook 14:15 Air Vice Marshal Mike Yardley DSD, Chief of Air Force The changing Air Force encouraging greater diversity Wrap Up and Close Where to from here? 15:15 Afternoon Tea Summit Ends Thank you for participating!

4 Women Leaders in Aviation Speakers Biography Dr Deborah Hume (Former GM Passenger Operations at Kiwirail) Dr Hume has led strategic risk-management consultancies that worked with public and private organisations and has most recently been responsible for Wellington s Metro train operations (Tranz Metro) and New Zealand s longdistance passenger train services (Scenic Journeys) for KiwiRail. She has a PhD in Biology from Queen s University in Canada and is a member of the Institute of Directors and Global Women Graeme Harris (Director of Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand) The objective of the Authority is to undertake its safety, security and other functions in a way that contributes to the aim of achieving and integrated safe, responsive and sustainable transport system. Graeme is accountable to the Authority (board of governors) and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the CAA. He also exercise functions and powers under the Civil Aviation Act 1990, including controlling entry into civil aviation system, and the monitoring of adherence to safety and security requirements. Grant Lilly (Chair Tourism Industry Association, Director CAA, Service IQ and Queenstown Airport Corporation) Grant has had an extensive career in top executive roles with large New Zealand corporates, including Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. He now works as professional Director and has a varied portfolio of governance appointments, including Queenstown Airport Corporation, Service IQ, Civil Aviation Authority and Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. Jo Coughlan (Councillor at Wellington City Council and Chair Economic Growth & Arts Cttee) Johanna (Jo) has some 20 years experience in senior public relations and communications roles including as Press Secretary for the former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister the Rt Hon Don McKinnon. In 2008, with business partner Bridget Abernethy, Coughlan launched Silvereye Communications and has subsequently worked with a wide range of public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Kevin Thompson (GM People: Operations & Flight Operations & Safety- Air NZ) As part of the HR Leadership Team for Air New Zealand, Kevin heads the leadership, talent management, positive performance management, diversity and capability creation strategies for the airline s Pilot, Cabin Crew, Flight Operations and Safety, Business Performance and Airline Operations functions. Prior to joining Air New Zealand in early 2012, Kevin was a specialist employment law practitioner engaged in a full range of employment and industrial issues encountered by large and progressive workplace environments in New Zealand including for Air New Zealand.

5 Women Leaders in Aviation Speakers Biography Kimberley Turner (Chief Executive Officer at Aerosafe Risk Management) Kimberley is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aerosafe Risk Management. As a certified practicing risk manager and strategic advisor in governance, Turner is heavily involved in promoting and advancing the discipline of risk management and has been dubbed a risk management futurist for her forward thinking, innovation, and original leading concepts in the field. She is regularly invited to be a keynote speaker at conferences around the globe, and has authored three publications in risk management. Linda Bulk (Director of Aeronavics) Linda started her own company in 2004 offering team building and personal development programs, optimising team efficiency and facilitating change. In 2008, Bulk and her business partner Rob were introduced to aerial robotic technology. They ran a photography/360 virtual environment business with this technology and were taken by the incredible potential. In 2010 Aeronavics (formerly known as Droidworx) was born. Bulk is the General Manager with a focus on marketing and sales. Hon Louise Upston (Minister for Women & of Land Information) In October 2014 Louise was appointed Minister of Land Information and Minister for Women. Prior to being appointed a Minister, Louise was Government Chief Whip for two years and was Junior Whip for one year. She has also served on the Parliamentary Service Commission and has been a member of the Government Administration, Education and Science, Local Government and Environment, and Maori Affairs select committees Martin Matthews (Secretary for Transport and Chief Executive at Ministry of Transport) Martin held the position of Secretary for Transport and Chief Executive at Ministry of Transport since September The Ministry s purpose is to ensure our transport system helps New Zealand thrive. Matthews has been responsible for leading the development of, and advising the government on transport policy matters, including road, rail, aviation and maritime. The Ministry also oversees the Government s transport, regulatory and operational agencies. Maureen Dougherty (President Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific) Maureen is the senior company leader in the Oceania region and coordinates all Boeing activities, leads government relations and directs the implementation of Boeing s strategy to expand its local presence and grow the business. Appointed in February 2014, Dougherty is based in Sydney, Australia.

6 Women Leaders in Aviation Speakers Biography Michelle Guthrie (Managing Director, Agencies, Google APAC & Board of Directors Auckland Intl Airport) Michelle was appointed as a director of Auckland Airport in October She is a seasoned media executive with 13 years experience in Asia focused roles, and experience in the area of digital marketing, business development, business acquisitions, law and governance. AVM Mike Yardley DSD (Chief of Air Force at Royal New Zealand Air Force) Yardley enlisted in the RNZAF in 1981 as a General Duties Navigator. He was posted to No. 5 Squadron as a Navigator and after attending the RNZAF Command and Staff College he was appointed Commanding Officer No. 5 Squadron in He assumed the role of Chief of Air Force in May Pauline Lamb (Chief Operating Officer at Airways New Zealand) Pauline was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Airways New Zealand in March She is accountable for ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable air traffic management services and associated infrastructure across New Zealand and 30 million sq km of the Pacific. Before joining Airways, she built a long and successful career at NATS in the UK, starting as a controller in 1983 and subsequently gaining extensive management experience in the Enroute, Terminal and Airport air traffic control environments. Samantha Sharif (Chief Executive Officer at Aviation New Zealand) Samantha was appointed as the CEO of Aviation New Zealand in February She has significant experience in leadership roles based in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, particularly in the aviation industry. She also has significant experience in governance roles including as a current Director of Wellington Regional Council Holdings and the NZ Institute of Safety Management. Stephen Selwood (CEO at NZ Council for Infrastructure Development) Stephen has held the position of Chief Executive in NZCID for the past 10 years. He is an expert on the infrastructure sector with a deep understanding of infrastructure governance, strategy, regulation, funding, delivery and management. He has undertaken extensive research of infrastructure policy implementation and delivery within New Zealand and overseas. Particular areas of expertise include, infrastructure industry advanced procurement, investment analysis, communications and stakeholder relationship management.