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Chris White

Chris White

He/Him

Chief Executive Officer

Southern Cross Healthcare

Chris was appointed CEO of the Southern Cross

Health Trust in 2021. He is also CEO of the Trust’s
largest subsidiary – Southern Cross Healthcare. Chris
joined Southern Cross Healthcare as Chief Operations
Officer in 2020 after three years in a CEO role on the
insurance side of Southern Cross.
A highly experienced executive and CEO, Chris has
held executive roles in manufacturing and financial
services. He sits on the boards of a number of
Southern Cross Healthcare's joint ventures and has
previously held external governance roles.

SESSIONS

Day 2

9:10

CEO Panel Leading with Purpose: Championing Intersectionality and Allyship for Inclusive Cultures, Safe Spaces, and High-Performing Teams

  • Learn tools and techniques to meaningfully engage as an ally and create change in your sector

  • Going beyond gender equity, understanding intersectionality and creating a culturally safe workplace

  • How to assess your policies and procedures to ensure a welcoming, and inclusive workplace


Moderator: Hūhana Melanie Lyndon, Green Party List MP, Tai Tokerau; Chief Executive Officer, Ngati Hine Forestry Trust


Greg Durkin, Director, BCITO


Chris White, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Cross Healthcare


Dr Linda Sissons, Chief Executive, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao

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