CANCELLED -Energy Matters 2022 7 July

Improving productivity and sustainability locally and globally through excellent teaching, research and public engagement.

University of Auckland, Business School

Sir Owen G Glenn Building

The government has brought forward the target of 100% renewable electricity to 2035 and a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Achieving the net-zero target will require investment in low-carbon technologies, such as electrifying transport and industrial heating. Meeting the target of 100% renewable electricity will require divestment from fossil fuels and investment in renewable sources such as wind and solar. There are risks and opportunities for all stakeholders as NZ makes the necessary transition to a low carbon future and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. In that context, how does Z Energy move from being in the middle of the problem to being at the heart of the solution?Please join me for the first in-person Energy Matters event since 2019, featuring Mike Bennetts, who is founding Chief Executive of Z Energy Limited. Mike will address this big question – as well as many others – in a public lecture on the future and current transition to a low carbon economy on Thursday 7 July 2022. This event will be hosted by the University of Auckland Business School’s Energy Centre.Date:	Thursday, 7 July 2022 Time:	6-7.45pm Venue: The University of Auckland Business School, Room 051, Level 0, Sir Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, Auckland. Please register/RSVP by:	5 July 2022Parking:	Is available under the Sir Owen G Glenn Building. Information on car park pricing can be found <a href="https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/our-campuses/parking-information.html#1343beafb145a37f65ba499ad3d5e63f" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a>

Since 2010, Mike has been the founding Chief Executive of Z Energy Limited. Mike has accumulated 35 years of experience in the global energy industry with various roles in NZ, and from 1991 onwards in South Africa, China, Singapore and in the United Kingdom (at BP’s global headquarters). Since 1992, Mike has served as a Director of various private and public companies and joint ventures in NZ, Singapore, China and South Africa. Upon his return to NZ in 2009, he became a chartered member of the NZ Institute of Directors and is presently a Director of <a href="https://www.loyalty.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Loyalty New Zealand Limited</a> (since 2010) and the Chair of<a href="https://punakaikifund.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Punakaiki Fund Limited</a> (since 2016), an investment fund that makes long term investments into high growth, revenue generating New Zealand technology companies. In 2016 Mike was awarded CEO of the Year within the Deloitte Top 200, with Z also being recognised as Company of the Year. In 2017 he co-founded the <a href="https://www.climateleaderscoalition.org.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Climate Leaders Coalition</a> and continues as the Convenor of their Steering Group.Mike holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Management. He graduated as a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Management from Massey University where he was recognised as a Massey Scholar because of his academic record.For more information, please phone Dinah Towle on (09) 923 1636 or email d.towle@auckland.ac.nzI look forward to seeing you there.Professor Susan Watson Dean, The University of Auckland Business SchoolSupported by the Energy Education Trust of New Zealand

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