The Warehouse Group has announced Jeremy O’Brien as the company’s latest 'Future Director' for a period of 18 months.
The Future Directors programme was started in 2013 by founder of the department store group Sir Stephen Tindall, together with former IoD president Michael Stiassny and New Zealand Shareholders Association's Des Hunt.
The Institute of Directors’ Future Directors programme aims to develop the next generation of directors, providing people with governance potential and ambition the opportunity to observe a board and participate in board discussions.
O'Brien is currently tribe lead for short haul airline at Air New Zealand. He has extensive experience in executive marketing and commercial roles for several of New Zealand’s largest businesses.
The Warehouse Group chair Joan Withers said she is delighted he is joining The Warehouse Group as part of the Future Directors programme.
“The Warehouse Group is thrilled to welcome Jeremy as a Future Director. His brand and strategy experience, strong commercial and customer focus and curiosity will bring a unique perspective to our discussions, and we are looking forward to his insights and observations.
“The Warehouse Group continues to see great value in participating in and supporting the Future Directors programme. We have been fortunate to attract a succession of talented Future Directors, who have each made a valuable contribution to board discussions.”