"Value creation" with Jonathan Mason CFInstD

In this episode Steven talks with Jonathan Mason CFInstD who is the chair of Vector and sits on the boards of Air New Zealand and the University of Auckland Foundation. Jonathan talks about the importance of careful scrutiny of the financials of the organisation to keep it in a sound state and the key to protecting shareholder value. He also notes that directors must also identify, and understand the needs of, a wider group of stakeholders when making decisions. He says that there have been arguments, historically, to just look at shareholders but, today, directors must recognise that a sustainable business strategy includes a stakeholder strategy.Jonathan Mason is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors.Connect with Jonathan: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mason-40665a16/ Find out more about the Advanced Directors Course:https://www.iod.org.nz/governance-courses/advanced-directors-course-2/Find out more about the Institute of Directors: https://www.iod.org.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Board Matters is an ongoing podcast series that addresses governance topics and issues that matter most to boards and directors in Aotearoa New Zealand.Each season, podcast host Steven Moe speaks to leading directors from different industries, delving into their experiences and giving them an opportunity to share their perspectives on themes and issues such as conflicts of interest, navigating tension in the boardroom, SMEs, building diversity, the importance of workplace health and safety, the role of the chair, and much more.Season 4 launches 30 April 2025 exploring what’s front of mind for directors in New Zealand, including return on capital, climate as a competitive edge, what it means to adapt rapidly to new technology, and the elements of a high performing chair. All this and more as host Steven Moe looks at the long, and short-term impacts for directors in the year ahead.Subscribe to the series.Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course. To access governance tools and resources or to find out more, head to iod.org.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.