Steve Marshall has had a lengthy career largely associated with negotiation. He has had a successful career in the private sector including as Director of Advocacy and Chief Executive of the NZ Employers Federation and extensive experience as a professional director in corporate governance both in New Zealand and overseas.

In a change of direction, Steve joined the management team of the International Labour Organisation in 2001 serving initially as Director of Governance Services in Geneva and then as the ILO Liaison Officer in Myanmar from 2007-15. In the ILO role in Myanmar Steve worked with the Government, the Military, the Ethnic Armed Groups and Civil Society, with a mandate encompassing themes of forced labour, child soldiers, child labour, human trafficking, migrant workers, labour standards and the transition to democracy. Steve took up the role of New Zealand Ambassador to Myanmar in May 2016 and is currently Chairperson of the Myanmar Peace Support Group.

Steve is married to Naadia and they have three adult sons.

In his presentation to the Wellington Branch, Steve will provide an update on the situation in Myanmar and whether the country is heading towards a failed state status.

Please note, Old Government Building Lecture Theatre 2 (GBLT2) has wheelchair access.