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Empowering emerging leaders to grow, connect, and lead with purpose

Emerging Leaders empowers the next generation with the skills, connections and confidence to step forward in their careers and help shape the future. Through professional development, meaningful networks and an inclusive community, we help future leaders embrace new opportunities and shape a vibrant and resilient island economy.

A key focus of Emerging Leaders is to future‑proof the boardroom by developing a strong pipeline of capable, well‑informed and resilient future directors. Through opportunities for learning, collaboration and peer support, the network helps participants understand board dynamics, build commercial awareness and develop the confidence to contribute constructively within increasingly complex governance environments.

  • Support and promote career development
  • Provide opportunities to build connections
  • Create a foundation for confident, commercial and resilient directors of the future.

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Throughout the year the Emerging Leaders committee will aim to bring together like-minded, individuals and build relationships and networks.

The Forum is a diverse and inclusive network and is open to individuals from senior management to entry-level directors, irrespective of industry.

Meet our ambassadors

Mitzi Danieson-Kasik

Chair

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Ryan McGuigan

Deputy Chair

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Taylor Gentile-Wilson

Deputy Chair

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Emily Batchelor

Ambassador

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Tara Donnelly

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