Institute of Directors announces new chief executive
The Institute of Directors in New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Arcus as its new Chief Executive.
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The Institute of Directors in New Zealand (IoD) is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Arcus as its new Chief Executive.
Mr Arcus, who has been the Acting Chief Executive since November, is renowned for his governance experience, advocacy and knowledge. He established IoD’s thought leadership hub the Governance Leadership Centre in January 2014 and has provided an extensive range of boardroom training and governance advisory services for the IoD to the corporate, Maori and not-for-profit sectors.
The IoD’s President Michael Stiassny says Mr Arcus’ proven leadership skills will take the IoD’s strategic priorities to the next level. Making an internal appointment, and good succession planning is a hallmark of good governance.
“Mr Arcus brings valuable depth of experience and capability to the role.” Mr Stiassny says.
“When we began our search for a new chief executive, we needed someone who could champion the IoD on its strategic journey with depth of knowledge to promote excellence in corporate governance for directors.”
In 2012 Arcus authored the second edition of the IoD’s foundation guide to governance, The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice. Mr Arcus is a solicitor with an LLB/BA from the University of Otago and Postgraduate Diploma in Business from Massey University. He is a chartered company secretary and Senior Associate ANZIIF as well as a board member of the Wellington Cancer Society.
Mr Arcus says the challenges and opportunities ahead are exciting, and he is thrilled to take on the role.
“As the professional body for directors the IoD is positioned to build on excellent foundations,” he said.
“New Zealand needs directors who are serious about their professionalism and committed to continuous learning. Last year was an exciting year with the introduction of the Chartered Membership pathway, a strong move to raise the professionalism of directors and demonstrate to the market what sets IoD members apart.”
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Institute of Directors announces new chief executive
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