You are invited to

KALEIDOSCOPE 

THE EMERGING LEADERS FORUM  2017

Register now to be inspired and energised for your dynamic future in FMCG. Kaleidoscope will connect you with other emerging  leaders and challenge your thinking.

Are you prepared to look through a different lens?

WED    20  SEPTEMBER

8.00am Registration opens 8.30am – 5.30pm Networking  till 7pm

The Event Centre, Auckland War Memorial Museum, The Auckland Domain, Parnell

THIS FORUM PRESENTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOP TALENT TO:

• Be challenged  by some  of  NZ’s  leading minds
• Gain new perspectives on leadership, innovation and culture
• Broaden horizons and develop thinking
• Be energised and reinvigorated, ready to bring increased value to businesses and the wider FMCG industry

KALEIDOSCOPE: ILLUMINATING THE UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES OF A FAST-MOVING FMCG CAREER.

Kaleidoscope is a full day dedicated to engaging, inspiring and equipping emerging leaders. These emerging leaders are the engine of the industry and the FGC is dedicated to seeing them perform at their optimum. With speakers like Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon, Entrepreneur Dr Sam Hazledine, Alibaba’s Pier Smulders and tech guru Frances Valintine, emerging leaders will hear from some of NZ’s thought leaders and innovative thinkers.

At Kaleidoscope, your top talent will discover the future of FMCG, hear how others have brought innovation to the industry, receive leadership insights and tips, learn about the importance of diversity and how they can influence this within organisations. They will experience priceless network opportunities, feel highly valued, energised and more connected to their purpose, goals and career than ever  before.

Attendees will come and experience all the colours and shapes of FMCG leadership in an amazing industry that offers new and exciting opportunities  at every turn.

THAT’S WHY WE CALL IT KALEIDOSCOPE.

If you have talent up for it. If they are hungry and impatient, with passion and energy. Kaleidoscope is the place for them.

This is the  2017 development opportunity not to be missed.

Hurry places are limited, register today to guarantee your attendance.

The Talent and Diversity Working Group – NZFGC

SPEAKER BIOS

FRANCES VALINTINE                                                

Frances Valintine has been an educator for over 20  years, committed to shifting education  practice and policy, to contextualise it within the current technology-driven  global  environment. She founded The Mind Lab by Unitec, developed to empower students, schools, teachers and principals to develop contemporary knowledge and practical skills for today’s world.

This year Frances  was named the winner of the Flying Kiwi Award and was inducted into the Hi-Tech Hall of Fame. Frances was named one of the top 3 NZ Innovators of the Year at the 2017 NZer of the Year awards.

CHRISTOPHER  LUXON 

Christopher Luxon was appointed Group General Manager International Airline at Air New Zealand in May 2011 and took over the role of Chief Executive Officer in January 2013. Prior to joining Air New Zealand, he was President and Chief Executive Officer at Unilever Canada. This was one of several senior leadership roles Mr Luxon held during an 18 year career at Unilever where he worked in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe and North America.

JUDY  ANDERSON

Helping people  and  organisations  to identify breakthrough opportunities for innovation and experiment with their ideas is a focus of Judy’s at lnventium. One of her major motivations is being able to demystify innovation for people, creating an army of innovators in her wake, Judy has a depth of experience in the FMCG industry, working with clients (Coca-Cola Amatil, Nestle & Treasury Wine Estates to name a few) to become more proactive and deliberate with their innovation efforts to build a sustainable competitive  advantage.

SAM HAZLEDINE

NZ entrepreneur, international speaker, and number one best-selling  author, Sam Hazledine is regarded as one of the brightest business minds in the country.

The E&Y – Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Sir Peter Blake Leader is the founder and Managing Director of Australasia’s fastest growing recruitment company, MedRecruit. He has also founded a wealth management company for doctors called MedCapital, and a wellness company for doctors called MedWorld.

WHO IS AN “EMERGING LEADER”?

If you have not yet reached the pinnacle of your career. You may currently be a leader or aspiring to be one. Your career is important to you and continual learning is part of your DNA. You love to be challenged and aspire to succeed…

THEN KALEIDOSCOPE, THE EMERGING LEADERS FORUM 2017 IS FOR YOU!

AGENDA FOR THE DAY
AM 8.15	GUEST ARRIVAL	All
AM 8.30	MC OPENING	Vicky Taylor [Smartfoods]
AM	GUEST  KEYNOTE: LEADERSHIP	Christopher Luxon
	Hear Christopher’s inspiring leadership journey from a junior marketer at Unilever, onto a Global FMCG career through to leading an iconic NZ business, Air New Zealand.	[Air NZ]
	He will share some key insights and learnings for you to take back to your business
AM 10.00	MORNING  TEA/ NETWORKING
AM	GUEST KEYNOTE: THE FUTURE OF RETAIL	Pier Smulders
	What does the future of Retail look like? What are possible disruptions?	[Alibaba]
	Hear from one of the leaders of this disruption who will challenge your approach and thinking to ensure that your business is future-proofed.
AM	GUEST KEYNOTE: WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE	Frances Valintine
	Frances was named one of the top 3 NZ Innovators of the Year at the 2017 NZ’er of the Year awards and last year.	[The Mind Lab]
	In 2015 Frances was awarded the Westpac New Zealand Woman of Influence (Innovation) and the Next New Zealand Woman  of the  Year (Education).
	She will lead a challenging discussion around how well prepared you are for the workplace of the future.
	Sponsored by  Competenz
PM 12.00	LUNCH	All
PM	PANEL & WORKSHOP: DIVERSITY & INCLUSION	Kirsty Thomas
	Lead by Diversity Works including two of NZ’s leading companies in the area of Diversity and Inclusion – CCA and ASB.	[ASB]
	This practical and interactive session will help you to understand what D & I actually consists of, why it is so important for your business and how to become and D & I champion in your business.	Emma Rutherford
		[CCA]
		Bev Cassidy-
		Mackenzie
		[Diversity Works]
PM	CASE STUDY: WHITTAKER’S,  CATEGORY INNOVATION	Philip Poole
	Whittaker’s is NZ’s most trusted brand for the last 6 years –  come and listen to their story around how they use innovation as their platform for category growth.	[Whittaker’s]
	Philip will share their approach and how they managed to secure food goddess Nigella as their brand ambassador.
PM 2.30	AFTERNOON TEA / NETWORKING
PM	GUEST KEYNOTE: LEADING TEAMS	Sam Hazledine
	Sam Hazledine is an entrepreneur, a doctor, a bestselling author, EV Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Peter Blake Leader and a successful business owner.
	He will share the lessons he has learnt to help people get into the sweet spot, where a focused mindset meets deliberate actions and success becomes almost inevitable.
PM	WORKSHOP:  DEMYSTIFYING INNOVATION	Judy Anderson
	Helping people and organisations to identify breakthrough opportunities for innovation and experiment with ideas.	[lnventium]
	Demystify innovation and gain a competitive advantage in your business.
	This fun and interactive workshop will leave you inspired and energised.
PM	CEO PANEL: FMCG –  THE PLACE TO BE	Angus Allan
		[The Collective]
		Katherine Rich
		[FGC]
		Kevin Bowler
		[Frucor Suntory]
		Karen Jenkins
		[General Mills)
PM 5.25	WRAP&CLOSE	Vicky Taylor
		[Smartfoods]
PM	DRINKS/ NETWORKING	All
PM 7.00	END OF EVENING	All