Governance Bites #145: Governance for value creation, with Laurence Kubiak

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343554/fa...) Laurence Kubiak brings a rare combination of executive leadership and boardroom governance experience across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. He is Chief Executive Officer of Nautech Electronics Ltd, New Zealand’s largest independent contract electronics manufacturer, and serves as a director of Northpower Ltd. Laurence previously chaired Trustees Executors Limited and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, bringing deep insight into governance across regulated, commercial and cultural organisations. Earlier, he was CEO of New Zealand Institute of Economic Research, advising decision-makers on economic policy and strategy. With an international career spanning energy, telecommunications and infrastructure, Laurence offers a global perspective on governance, regulation and strategic oversight. In this episode, Mark Banicevich sits down with Laurence Kubiak to explore the shift from oversight to insight. They dive into how boards can reframe their mandate to focus on long-term strategic value, capital allocation, and constructive management challenge. From defining "governance for value creation" to identifying the specific capabilities directors need today, Laurence shares actionable practices to move beyond quarterly metrics. Watch now to learn the one governance change that could transform your board’s impact and unlock sustainable organizational growth. #Governance, #ValueCreation, #BoardLeadership, #StrategicGovernance, #DirectorInsights, #CorporateGovernance, #BoardEffectiveness, #ExecutiveLeadership, #BusinessGrowth, #BoardOfDirectors, #StrategicPlanning, #LeadershipDevelopment, #ComplianceToValue, #ESG, #CorporateStrategy

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