Join us to celebrate UC’s 150th Anniversary and hear Rob Fyfe discuss lessons in leadership from over 30 years of experience in leadership roles. This is a must-see for anyone looking to learn about effective leadership in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Rob Fyfe has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share on what it takes to lead a successful organisation. In this talk, Rob will delve into key moments where courageous leadership was required. Attendees of this presentation will leave with a deeper understanding of what it means to be a great leader and actionable strategies for leading their own teams to success.

All guests are invited to join us for networking and refreshments following the presentation.

About our speaker

Rob Fyfe describes his career as an adventure and his path has been anything but linear. He joined the Air Force right out of high school before studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering at UC. He rose to be Flight Commander in charge of maintenance of the Skyhawk Squadron at the age of 24.

He has since held positions with Telecom, Bank of New Zealand, ITV in the UK and became the CEO of Air New Zealand in 2005, where he led the company for 7 years. He has also given his time to many boards, including Icebreaker, Antarctica New Zealand, Air Canada and Hammerforce.

In 2015, UC awarded Rob with an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce, and in 2021, was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to business and tourism.

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Alumni and Friends of UC
UC is proud of its alumni and friends and we honour the achievements and accomplishments of alumni like Rob Fyfe who have studied at the university. Building enduring relationships with our alumni and friends is vital for the future of UC. We are committed to keeping alumni and friends connected to the university and to each other through welcoming you at events like this.

150th Celebrating 1873–2023
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury is celebrating 150 years of accessible education in 2023. Join us in marking this milestone with a year-long programme of events celebrating our history and looking to the future. Throughout the year we'll be showcasing outstanding UC research and innovation to our community. Explore the ways we're commemorating the occasion and taking you on a journey of 150 years of UC.