NZX Opening Bell NZX

At Bremworth, sustainability is intricately woven into all aspects of the company’s fabric. To discuss what this means, we were joined by the company’s CEO, Greg Smith who talked to the inspiration and opportunity to take the transformative leap to focus purely on wool carpets and rugs and how they’re working hard alongside their customers to go good together.

Now more than ever sustainability is front of mind for both investors and companies. As we delve into our sustainability podcast series this month, we had the privilege of chatting with Hannah Taylor, Head of Sustainability at Chorus. Hannah shares invaluable insights and trends shaping the sector, including the latest developments in mandatory climate change reporting for listed companies.

In this episode of the Opening Bell, NZX's James Atkinson is joined by William Loux from US Dairy Export Council, and James Robertson from Fonterra for a panel discussion on the export dynamics in the dairy industry. James and William cover global milk supply, and challenges around weakening Chinese demand, as well as a shift in consumer preferences, dietary trends, and where the opportunities lie for growth and innovation in the dairy market.
 

Seeka’s CFO, Nicola Neilson joins us to talk about what got her initially interested in the finance industry, the role senior leaders need to play in influencing change in gender pay and equal opportunities, and how Seeka is working towards closing the gender pay gap.

Continuing our spotlight of female leaders within the capital markets, it was a pleasure to have a conversation with Anna Scott, CEO of Smartshares. We discussed what got her into the finance industry, what it means to be a female leader and her first six months as CEO. As a mentor for others, Anna shares insights into the importance of remaining adaptable and, rather than sticking to a five-ten year plan, figuring out what you love doing, and what you're good at doing, and building on that. 

Interested in a career in finance?  For our next Opening Bell podcast, Craigs Investment Partners Head of Strategy, Hannah Gillespie joins us to discuss her journey within financial markets and what her role as Head of Strategy entails. Hannah also talks to the diversity of career opportunities within the sector and how a successful career in markets doesn’t need to begin with studying finance, rather a ‘give it a go’, problem solving attitude.