Wednesday Aug 2, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM NZST
Inspire brings a new inspirational speaker each month to share their story and connect like-minded people.
Venue: Events Room 1, Wintec Te Pukenga CBD.
Free of charge to attend, however, registrations are required.
Join us for the next evening Inspire - a chat with Simon Graafhuis, CEO of the Chiefs Rugby Club.
Simon has had a range of experience throughout the Waikato including at Gallaghers and recently joining the Chiefs. He also holds a number of rugby and education governance roles. Join us at the August Inspire as we learn more about his journey.
Simon's bio
CEO - Chiefs Rugby Club - Nov 2022
CFO – Gallagher – Dec 2008 – Oct 2022
Group Financial Controller – LIC – Jun 2007 – Dec – 2008
Various Finance Roles – Fonterra/NZ Dairy Group – 1995-2008
Governance Roles
Interim Chair - Chiefs Rugby Club – 2020-2022
Independent Director – Chiefs Rugby Club – Oct 2018
Ministerial Appointee - University Of Waikato Council – Oct 2017 –
Ministerial Appointee – Rototuna High Schools Establishment Board
Chair – Rototuna Primary School Board of Trustee
Committee Member/Coach/Manager – Taupiri Rugby Club – 2008 - 2023
Complimentary nibbles provided by Zenders Café and cash bar is available.
Inspire events are sponsored by Vison Complete Earthworks
Speaker gifts are provided by Alexmarie Flowers, Plants and Gifts.
Printed courtesy of www.waikatochamber.co.nz/ – Contact the Waikato Chamber of Commerce for more information.
PO Box 1122, Hamilton, Waikato 3240 – 07 839 5895 – info@waikatochamber.co.nz