MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS | BUSINESS
Dame Theresa Gattung
Dame Theresa Gattung is one of New Zealand’s most recognised business leaders and the former CEO of Telecom New Zealand. She is known for leading major organisational change, driving innovation, and championing women in leadership. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker New Zealand organisations book for leadership, transformation, and future-focused business thinking.
What she speaks about
• Leadership in complex and fast-changing environments
•Driving business transformation and innovation
• Lessons from leading one of New Zealand’s largest companies
• Women in leadership and building inclusive organisations
• Future of work and shifting business models
• Decision-making at executive level
Why book Dame Theresa Gattung
Audiences gain clear insight into leadership at scale and what it takes to lead through change.
She is most valuable when organisations want to:
• Navigate transformation or restructuring
• Strengthen executive leadership capability
• Improve diversity and inclusion outcomes
• Understand future trends in business and work
She brings real experience from leading a major listed company and applies it to modern business challenges in a practical way.
Speaking style
Clear, intelligent, and engaging.
She speaks with authority and calm insight, using real leadership experience to explain complex business topics in simple terms.
Ideal audience and events
• Corporate conferences and leadership summits
• Executive teams and board-level events
• Industry conferences focused on transformation and growth
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion events
• Strategy and future-of-work forums
Booking note
We will work with you to ensure this speaker is the right fit for your event and audience.
FAQ
What does Dame Theresa Gattung talk about?
She talks about leadership, business transformation, innovation, and women in leadership based on her experience as a CEO of a major New Zealand company.
Is Dame Theresa Gattung suitable for corporate events in New Zealand?
Yes. She is a leading corporate speaker NZ option, especially for executive teams, boards, and organisations going through change.
What type of events is Dame Theresa Gattung best for?
She is best suited to corporate conferences, leadership events, strategy sessions, and forums focused on transformation, inclusion, and the future of business.
Testimonials
“I just wanted to let you know how inspiring your talk last night at the Cambodia Charitable Trust here in Tauranga was. Thank you for your inspiration to get me off my a*** again and get working for the greater good of more than just me. Have an awesome day and stay as you are.”
— Sandra Saller, Tauranga, New Zealand
“Theresa gave the opening address at our Annual Conference. She had the whole audience captivated. She’s one of the best speakers we had, from a very good line up.”
— Marie Dawkins, CEO, Summerfruit New Zealand
