Rob Fyfe CNZM is a prominent New Zealand business leader and former CEO of Air New Zealand (2005–2012). A mechanical engineering graduate and ex-RNZAF Flight Commander, he has held senior roles across banking, media, and retail. He chaired and was CEO of Icebreaker (2013–2018), served on boards including Antarctica New Zealand and Air Canada, and was a key liaison during NZ’s Covid-19 response. In 2024, he founded the $100m advanced beverage can manufacturing plant, Recorp, aiming to revolutionize NZ’s beverage packaging market. Fyfe is a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit and holds an honorary doctorate in commerce.

Dame Joan Withers is a distinguished leader with over 25 years of experience in the media industry, having held CEO roles at Fairfax NZ Ltd and The Radio Network. She currently serves as Chair of The Warehouse Group and as a director for ANZ NZ, Sky Network TV, and Origin Energy. Dame Joan has held leadership roles at several major companies and is a co-founder of On Being Bold, supporting women in business. An author of two books, Dame Joan has received numerous awards, including the Women of Influence Supreme Award in 2015 and was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in June 2024.

Hinerangi Raumati is a distinguished Māori business leader and governance expert. She is the former Chair of Moana New Zealand, Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned fishing company, and currently serves as Chair of Tainui Group Holdings and Te Pou Herenga Pakihi. Hinerangi also sits on the boards of Genesis Energy and the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. With a Master’s in Management Studies from Waikato University, she began her governance career as a trustee of Trust Waikato. In 2012, she was named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her contributions to Māori business and leadership.

Catherine Savage is a distinguished business leader with over 30 years’ experience spanning public and private sectors across Asia Pacific. Former Managing Director of AMP Capital and long-serving Chair of the NZ Super Fund, she currently holds directorships with NZ Rugby, Beca, and global organisations including the Pacific Pension Institute. Known for her integrity and quiet influence, Catherine actively champions women in leadership and community causes. Through Savage Group and personal philanthropy, she uplifts others and advances inclusive, values-led governance in Aotearoa and beyond.

Alan Bougen co-founded Comvita in 1975 with a vision of connecting people to nature and good health. Today, Comvita is one of New Zealand's leading healthcare brands and the largest producer of Mānuka honey in the world.

Under Alan’s leadership, and with the support of a talented team, Comvita grew into a global powerhouse, exporting to over 20 countries and reaching annual revenues exceeding $200 million. A champion of sustainability and natural health, Bougen is also a dedicated philanthropist, supporting environmental conservation, scientific research, and community well-being initiatives.