In Episode 179 of the No Limitations Podcast, It's Not About the Destination, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks to Susan Peterson, Chair of Kiwibank Ltd and Vista Group International Ltd.

In this intuitive and optimistic conversation, Susan reflects on the evolving intersection of leadership, governance, technology and capital markets, drawing on her experience across technology, financial services, energy markets and next phase capital. She discusses why Australia and New Zealand are uniquely positioned to benefit from geopolitical shifts, renewable energy, data infrastructure and artificial intelligence, while exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with innovation, private capital, public markets and economic growth. Susan shares her views on the future of boardrooms, ultimately advocating for an optimistic, growth-oriented approach to building prosperous organisations, stronger communities and a better future for the next generation.

Susan is one of New Zealand's most highly regarded business leaders and professional Directors. She currently serves as Chair of Kiwibank Ltd and Vista Group International Ltd, and is an Independent Director of Xero Ltd, Mercury NZ Ltd and Craigs Investment Partners, where she is known for her focus on innovation, organisational culture, and sustainable growth, and for governing organisations through complex change. Throughout her executive career, she held several senior leadership positions at ANZ Banking Group Ltd, including General Counsel and Company Secretary, General Manager roles across Wealth, Direct Banking, Payments, Innovation and Emerging Technology. She was also Managing Director of ANZ Banking Group Ltd, New Zealand Branch. Her board experience spans banking, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and energy, with previous directorships at ASB Bank Ltd, Trustpower, Property for Industry Ltd, Arvida Group Ltd, and numerous other leading organisations.

Please note: this episode was recorded on 6 October 2026.

In Episode 179 of the No Limitations Podcast, It's Not About the Destination, Blenheim Partners&rsquo; Gregory Robinson speaks to Susan Peterson, Chair of Kiwibank Ltd and Vista Group International Ltd.
In this intuitive and optimistic conversation, Susan reflects on the evolving intersection of leadership, governance, technology and capital markets, drawing on her experience across technology, financial services, energy markets and next phase capital. She discusses why Australia and New Zealand are uniquely positioned to benefit from geopolitical shifts, renewable energy, data infrastructure and artificial intelligence, while exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with innovation, private capital, public markets and economic growth. Susan shares her views on the future of boardrooms, ultimately advocating for an optimistic, growth-oriented approach to building prosperous organisations, stronger communities and a better future for the next generation.
Susan is one of New Zealand's most highly regarded business leaders and professional Directors. She currently serves as Chair of Kiwibank Ltd and Vista Group International Ltd, and is an Independent Director of Xero Ltd, Mercury NZ Ltd and Craigs Investment Partners, where she is known for her focus on innovation, organisational culture, and sustainable growth, and for governing organisations through complex change. Throughout her executive career, she held several senior leadership positions at ANZ Banking Group Ltd, including General Counsel and Company Secretary, General Manager roles across Wealth, Direct Banking, Payments, Innovation and Emerging Technology. She was also Managing Director of ANZ Banking Group Ltd, New Zealand Branch. Her board experience spans banking, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and energy, with previous directorships at ASB Bank Ltd, Trustpower, Property for Industry Ltd, Arvida Group Ltd, and numerous other leading organisations.
Please note: this episode was recorded on 6 October 2026.

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