Governance Bites #77: CEO working with the board, with Rhiannon McKinnon

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In this video, Mark Banicevich asks Rhiannon McKinnon about the role of the chief executive, working with the board of directors. He asks about reporting to the board, the challenge of shifting from management to board meetings, and how to discover and alleviate directors' biggest concerns. They also discuss other issues, such as the benefits for the CEO of working with a board, working with each director, and the challenge of dysfunctional boards. He also asks what advice Rhiannon would give to a new CEO. 
Rhiannon McKinnon helps new and aspiring CEOs step up and thrive. She has founder and instructor of CEO 101 (https://www.ceo101.nz) which provides online courses and coaching for senior leaders which complements her consultancy business, Cassiobury (https://www.cassiobury.co.nz/), which provides strategic advice and counsel. Prior to this, she was CEO of Kiwi Wealth, the KiwiSaver provider and fund manager associated with Kiwibank. Rhiannon held this role at the end of a decade with Kiwi Wealth, Gareth Morgan Investments, Kiwibank and New Zealand Post. Rhiannon has a background in corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. 
A big thank you to Alexander PR (https://alexanderpr.co.nz/) for hosting us in their lovely office!
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