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Canterbury and Otago engineers urged to become business leaders
Thursday, 16 September 2004

The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) President, Dr Ian Parton, is in Christchurch and Dunedin to urge local engineers to take up leadership roles in the boardrooms and senior management positions.

“We must shed the ‘experts working in isolation’ stereotype and assume leadership roles. Engineers have a key role in developing national prosperity, and should be more involved in business governance and on company boards,” says Dr Parton.

Christchurch
Ian Parton and Andrew Cleland are in Christchurch Wednesday, 29 September to meet IPENZ Canterbury Branch members at the Canterbury University, School of Engineering, Lecture Theatre E5 at 5.45pm. He will also use this opportunity to present local engineer Tony Francis with his Fellowship Award.

Dunedin
They will then travel to Dunedin on Thursday, 30 September meeting with the Otago Branch IPENZ members at 6.30pm (social gathering) at Skeggs Gallery, Municipal Chambers followed by the Presidents address at 7.10pm.

Experience
Dr Parton can speak from experience - he is Chairman of international engineering consultancy Maunsell’s New Zealand operations, is Deputy Chairman of Watercare Services Ltd and has served on a number of public and private sector boards. He has also distinguished himself as a professional engineer.

“Engineers stand at the forefront in integrating new and emerging technologies to improve infrastructure and health, welfare and safety. Society requires people who understand the complexity of emerging technologies and can formulate and direct implementation of programmes and policies,” said Dr Parton.

For further information:
Ian Parton
President
IPENZ ENGINEERS NEW ZEALAND
Ph: 09 379 41200

Andrew Cleland
Chief Executive
IPENZ ENGINEERING NZ
Ph (04) 474 8935
Mob: 021 311 879
CE@ipenz.org.nz

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