Part A: Background Company Information

Part B: Company Details

Please Note:

1. Applications not containing the minimum level of requested information will not be considered;
2. Applications may be subject to company and police background checks;
3. Further information may be requested by New Zealand Leaders to assist the judging process. Failure to provide this information may result in your company’s disqualification;
4. The judge’s decisions are final. No discussion or correspondence will be entered in to.

Eligibility

New Zealand Leaders welcomes all New Zealand-based private and unlisted public companies to nominate, in keeping with the following key eligibility points:

• The company has, or is building, a market leading brand, technology or skills base;
• Business is a market leader or has the potential to be a market leader within its industry sector;
• The company is in wealth creation mode and is seeking growth opportunities within the next 12 months;
• The key executive/s are seeking the knowledge and networks to evolve their business to the next stage;
• Executives are open to new ideas and thinking.

Selection Criteria

The selection panel consists of a broad range of individuals who each have extensive skills and experience in the funding and growing of international corporations. In addition to those items already mentioned, key selection criteria include:

• Personal and management skills, abilities and ethics of the Principal;
• Strategic direction and vision for the company;
• Recent financial performance;
• Market insight, innovation and strategy;
• We are looking for talented entrepreneurs that have the innovation and drive to become the next New Zealand Leaders.

Confidentiality

Any information about a company’s financial position, history and growth strategies will only be used by New Zealand Leaders for the purposes of selecting the New Zealand Leaders Executive Members, and will be stringently treated as commercial-in-confidence. Any contact details may be provided to Industry Experts, Industry Partners, Regional Members and Alumni Members of New Zealand Leaders.

Privacy

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Declaration

By submitting this nomination, the applicant declares that:

1. All information provided is true and correct;
2. You agree to abide by the terms and conditions of nomination noted on this page;
3. The company is free from legal investigation and is compliant with all Acts, Ordinances, Regulations and By-Laws, Orders, Awards, Licenses, Permits, Approvals and Requirements in respect to the operation of the company.