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“The relationship between a board and chief executive should be approached as a partnership in which each respects the other’s roles, responsibilities and prerogatives… Put bluntly, most governing boards could not operate without the services of a chief executive. When this relationship sours, both parties suffer” (Sport NZ).

Tribe is constantly reminded of the link between the success of organisations and the success of leadership - whether that be executive or governance. Aotearoa is a small country and our biggest resources are our people. People are what will keep a small nation in the Pacific competitive on a world-stage. Here at Tribe we understand that and are building a legacy of high-performing leaders in governance as well as executive.

As we move through the Post-COVID19 world the need for the right leadership competencies to guide us through and to thrive in an economically challenged world is a national priority. Some competencies are emerging more strongly such as empathy, agility and clarity of purpose. But equally as strongly is our country’s need to review and reset the key frameworks around successful Board and Chief Executive relationships and performance.

The retention of a good Chief Executive is one of the major risks faced by organisations in a world where there is strong competition for talent. The reality for your organisation is that you probably cannot remunerate the Chief Executive to the level of other organisations. How you retain them (as well as planning for their successor) becomes critical. This is where you may need external eyes over the framework for success around your Chief Executive and Board. The aim of this document is to outline what ‘good’ looks like.

A suite of the confidential services that Tribe is able to offer to our clients is:

  • The Chief Executive Performance Appraisal

  • Chief Executive KPIs development or review

  • Senior Executive mentoring and professional development

  • Chief Executive Performance Review & Professional Development Process and Timeline

  • Chief Executive Total Remuneration

  • Board Reviews

  • Board Competency Frameworks

  • Commissioning a Board Review

  • Pulse Checks and CCO Reviews

  • CCO Governance Structure Options

Meet the Team

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David Hammond

Executive Search Lead

+64 27 444 6368

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Experienced former Chief Executive with 10 years of experience at that level, now leading Chief Executive and Board search across the range of non-private sectors. A national expert in KPI development, bespoke remuneration assessment, Māori sector work, board advisory and entire structure reviews.

Mia Mrsic

Mia Mrsic

Senior Researcher

+64 27 213 2356

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Behind every great leadership appointment is rigorous, human-led research. Mia supports the full search lifecycle: market mapping, sourcing, and candidate research for C-suite and governance roles. With curiosity and care, it's Mia focus on the detail that makes the difference in executive search.

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Zahrah Bashir

Personal Assistant

+64 27 269 8691

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Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Zahrah proudly calls Aotearoa home. As an experienced executive assistant, she’s known for her bubbly personality, calm approach, and sharp organisational skills. Passionate about helping others thrive, she brings warmth and energy to every team she joins.

Get in Touch

To find out more about how our Executive Search services can contribute to the success of your organisation, reach out to Tribe Executive for a confidential chat.