Theresa Gattung

Guest speaker Theresa Gattung has many arrows to her bow. After studying Law and Business at University, Theresa worked her way up the ranks at TVNZ, National Mutual (now Axa), Bank of New Zealand and then Telecom (now Spark).

At the age of 37, Theresa Gattung became the youngest CEO of Telecom, and the first women CEO on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. These are only a few of Theresa’s achievements, she has a strong belief about giving back.

Theresa has had a huge impact on many different organisations through her governance roles, the SPCA being just one. Most of our younger members will identify with My Food Bag.

Theresa was instrumental to creating and ensuring this business had the business structure to succeed with Cecilia Robinson.

If you want to find out more, check out Theresa’s book “Bird on a Wire” or https://www.theresagattung.com/about

Our key takeouts from Theresa’s presentation:

Find your true North ie - what brings you joy

Take Opportunities as they present themselves (and back yourself)

Surround yourself with the best people
you can

Life is a marathon not a sprint

“Live with generosity."

Theresa’s Happiness Review – asking if this action is going to lead to happiness.

Work on ditching the imposter syndrome and back ourselves

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