Dawn Herdman

Dawn Herdman

Membership: Standard

Manawatū - Whanganui

Open to paid and unpaid roles

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About Me

“A strategic leader with almost 30 years of global experience in consumer insights, market research, and business strategy. As the Founder and Director of Illuminate Asia, I have demonstrated a strong capability in organizational leadership, financial oversight, and strategic growth across diverse markets including New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia. With prior board experience at the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) Indonesia, I possess a good understanding of governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. I am deeply passionate about active recreation and sports, maintaining a committed active lifestyle through regular running, swimming, hiking, cycling, and gym activities. Hence, I am eager to contribute my strategic expertise to the "Play, Active Recreation & Sport" sector, supporting gender diversity and excellence in governance.”

Experience

Skills
  • General Management
  • Marketing
  • Strategy & Planning
  • International
Industry/Sector Experience
  • Education/Training
  • Media/Advertising/Comms
  • Professional Services/Commercial
  • Real Estate/Property
  • Research/Science/Technical

Interest Areas

I am open to these organisations
  • National Sporting Organisations
  • Regional Sports Trusts
  • Other District/Zone/Regional level Organisations

Diversity

I can be a voice for
  • Women

Special interest groups

Governance Profile

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