NZIM/Eagle Technology Young Executive of the Year 2011

Hamish McBeath

General Manager

Pacific Coilcoaters

The Judges’ comments:

• Hamish McBeath’s education in leadership began in the Royal New Zealand Navy where he quickly and willingly learned to lead by example and to alter his leadership style to meet different circumstances.
•  He is a well qualified manager and leader who clearly articulates his values. McBeath describes himself as a coach for his people.
• He emphasises the importance of personal engagement, focusing on respect and clear communication.
•  He stresses the importance of diversity as a means of avoiding like-minded thinking.
•  McBeath’s vision is to keep manufacturing alive and well in New Zealand.

Visionary Young Leader

Hamish Mc Beath has a vision for New Zealand manufacturing. “The country needs to re-embrace and re-build its manufacturing industries for a number of sound economic reasons,” he says. “Too many of our manufacturers fall over unnecessarily.”...

Hamish McBeath is also the Northern Region's Young Executive of the Year Award Winner, 2011

Matthew Carter and JosephThomas, CEO NZIM Southern

Matthew Carter

General Manager - HR Student Services

Otago Polytechnic

The Judges’ comments:

• Matt Carter is an outstanding human resources professional.
• He is humble and effective, and a highly capable leader who cares about his people.
• He understands the importance of diversity in building a creative and productive workplace.
• Carter is passionate about the role of learning.
• In addition to his role at the Otago Polytechnic, he has a broad involvement in the community.

Sarah McDonald, Marketing Manager for
Eagle Technology & Hamish McBeath

Hamish McBeath

General Manager

Pacific Coilcoaters

The Judges’ comments:

• Hamish is a proven leader and an accomplished performer who has an applied technology in interesting ways
  
• He has the ability to understand and clearly view his business environment.
  
• He communicates effectively at all levels and is a focused and excellent young leader.