Leadership in a Time of Disruption: Featuring All Blacks Legend Kieran Read
Redefining Leadership, Building Resilience, and Embracing Disruption
The business world is evolving rapidly and so must its leaders. Ricoh invites you to an exclusive event featuring All Blacks captain and leadership icon Kieran Read, joined by Duane Smithson, Southern Regional Manager, National Sales, Ricoh New Zealand.
With 127 test caps for the All Blacks, including 52 as captain, two Rugby World Cup titles (2011 & 2015), and being named World Rugby Player of the Year (2013), Kieran knows what it means to lead through pressure, self-doubt, and disruption. Recognised as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (2020) and a Crusaders legend with four Super Rugby titles, his leadership journey offers valuable lessons for today’s business world.
This isn’t just another networking event, it’s a high-impact, thought-provoking session designed to spark fresh thinking around leadership, self-reflection, and personal growth, while also exploring the realities of economic and workplace disruption in New Zealand.
Why attend?
- Hear from one of New Zealand’s most respected leaders, Kieran Read, on mindset, resilience, and leading through challenge.
- Gain exclusive insights from Kieran’s journey as All Blacks captain, including lessons on self-awareness, team culture, and performing under pressure.
- Learn practical strategies for building resilience and embracing disruption, skills every leader needs in today’s fast-changing environment.
- Network with peers, enjoy a relaxed catered morning tea, and walk away inspired with fresh thinking to apply in your own leadership journey.
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for C-suite leaders, government executives, and business owners from the region.
Meet the Speakers
- Kieran Read
Former All Blacks Captain | Leadership Mentor
Kieran shares his journey leading under pressure, navigating self-doubt, and building high-performance teams on and off the field. Drawing on his career highlights including 127 test caps (52 as captain), two Rugby World Cup championships, and being honoured as a World Rugby Player of the Year, he brings deep insights into self-awareness, resilience, and the mindset needed to grow through adversity. - Duane Smithson
Southern Regional Manager, National Sales | Ricoh New Zealand
Duane breaks down how NZ businesses can move Forward with Disruption, adapting to the new ways of working, leveraging technology, and staying resilient in unpredictable markets.
Kieran Read
Former All Blacks Captain,
Leadership Mentor
Duane Smithson
Southern Regional Manager, National Sales
Ricoh New Zealand
If you're navigating change, looking to lead with greater confidence, connect with like-minded professionals, and explore how technology can drive meaningful business growth, this event is for you.
Seats are limited, so don’t wait till the end.
Register now to secure your spot at the event.