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John Allen: Discussing an accessible future & what lies ahead after Covid

Cathy Parker

| May 7, 2020

Management’s publisher Cathy Parker and editor Annie Gray meet John Allen, the chair of the Be. Institute who has been a senior leader and CEO across both the public and private sectors. John discusses Be. Institute’s work making New Zealand more accessible and we delve into possible scenarios around what New Zealand’s future might look like as we begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cathy Parker

Experience of Governance and management corporate and private companies. Sectors include media, automotive, leasing and engineering. Experience in Business building via aquisition and organic growth and directing a business in a VUCA environment. Strong interest and knowledge in IT, digital industries, media, sales, technology and management. Regular writer in business and automotive area. Specialties: Media, Governance,Automotive IT & Digital, Engineering, Sales

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