Governance Bites #81: CEO working with the chair, with Rhiannon McKinnon

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In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Rhiannon McKinnon about the CEO working with the board chair. He asks about this special relationship, and how this differs from executives reporting to the CEO. They discuss the remoteness of the relationship, and the types of decisions and information that are delegated entirely, or reported. Rhiannon talks about the importance of trust in the relationship, and how to establish boundaries. She also shares advice she would give to a new CEO about working with a chair.
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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