Kereyn Smith

Kereyn Smith CNZM

Best advice ever received:
“To fully realise your potential, you need to discover your leadership style and unique strengths, and values. Then you can lead with authenticity, clarity and confidence.”

 

Chair Since: 2025
Current Executive / Board positions
  • Leadership Consultant/Expert Advisor
  • Chair - Eden Park Trust Board
  • Director - The TAB New Zealand
Memberships
  • Member of Institute of Directors (2004)
  • Global Women NZ
  • NZ Olympic Order Holder – Life Member
Former Positions
  • CEO/Secretary General - New Zealand Olympic Committee
  • Vice President - Commonwealth Sport
  • Vice President - World Netball
  • Council Member - University of Otago

Kereyn has significant experience in governance and leadership roles within New Zealand and international settings.

These roles span education, sports organisations, the oversight of complex global projects and mega/major events.

Kereyn has experience in developing high performance systems and cultures, is a global advocate for gender equality and inclusion and loves to empower and support leaders in their development.

In her most recent executive role, Kereyn was CEO of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), during a time of unprecedented growth and success for New Zealand on the world stage.

As well as general fitness, Kereyn loves walking, pottering in the gardening and social golf. Spending time with friends and watching sport are also favourite pastimes.