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In this insightful conversation, Mark Banicevich speaks with Katie Beith about fresh research on governance in New Zealand listed companies. The study, Governing New Zealand Listed Companies: Navigating Shifting Winds, analysed five poorly performing firms to uncover how traditional governance metrics stack up against new measures of board effectiveness. Katie explains the data sources, highlights emerging metrics that may better predict company performance, and reflects on best-practice guidance from global and local regulators. With lessons for boards, practical takeaways for directors, and advice for those new to governance, this interview offers valuable insights for investors and governance professionals alike.
Katie Beith serves as the Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) at Forsyth Barr, having joined in November 2021. In this role, she is responsible for integrating ESG principles across the firm's operations and investment processes, also supporting advisers with client-specific needs. Katie brings nearly 20 years of experience in responsible investment in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Katie’s past roles include for the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, UN Principles for Responsible Investment, and the New Zealand Super Fund. Katie is a member of New Zealand’s Stewardship Code Governing Committee, a member of the External Reporting Board Advisory Panel, and a former board member of the Impact Investing Network.
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