Beyond the Finish Line: Resilience, Teamwork, & Business Success in Sport

🌟 Beyond the Finish Line: Resilience, Teamwork, and Business Success in Sport 🌟

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion with exceptional athletes and business leaders who redefine what it means to push limits.

This unique event will feature a team of IRONMAN World Championship competitors and insights from business personalities and important sponsors in the sports world.

Discover what drives these athletes to excel, the impact of sport on their lives and communities, and why companies choose to back these incredible journeys.

Whether you're an athlete, sports enthusiast, or curious about the business side of sports and sponsorship, this event promises powerful stories and actionable takeaways for all.

📆 Date: Monday, December 9th, 2024

🕒 Time: Start at 5:30 PM

📍 Location: Oceania Football Confederation, Auckland

Panelist 1: Team Wez: Brothers Théophile and Valentin Francavilla are an extraordinary duo. Despite Théophile facing multiple disabilities, Valentin's unwavering support has led them to compete in over 50 triathlons. They are now setting their sights on the 2024 championship!

Panelist 2: Patrick Dault, General Manager, Destination Great Lake Taupo

Patrick has worked in the tourism industry for more than 20-years, in North America and New Zealand. He joined Love Taupō in September 2024, heading up a talented team on a mission to increase visitation, length of stay, and support delivery of world-class tourism experiences across the iconic region. With his extensive skills and experience coupled with a love of the outdoors, alpine skiing and running, he was considered a perfect fit for the outdoors centric region.

Panelist 3: Mike Keech, CE & Founder, Impact Sponsorship

Mike Keech is a specialist in building strategic partnerships and driving growth across diverse sectors, including property development, logistics, education, charities, sports, health, and commercial marketing. With over 30 years of experience from global to local levels, Mike creates impactful collaborations that deliver real commercial value. From joint ventures and high-value sponsorships to go-to-market strategies, he focuses on aligning stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes. Leveraging a robust network across New Zealand, Indo-Asia, and globally, Mike connects people, brands, and ideas to foster innovation and sustainable success.

Panelist 4: Stephen McIvor, TV Sportscaster

30+ years and counting in the television business as a Presenter/Commentator.

Has covered multiple Olympics,Commonwealth Games and just about every sport you can think of.

Stephen hosts a weekly motorsport show and has just completed his 2nd stint as the lead host broadcast commentator for the America's Cup.

An agile host commentator , brand representative and MC, fun has to be part of the MO

Master of ceremonies : Philippe Lemonnier is a leadership specialist and Senior Learning and Organizational Development Advisor at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. With prior experience as a Senior Leadership Education Specialist at the East-West Center in Hawaii and founder of Pacific Ventury Corporation in Tahiti, he is known for his innovative approach in human development and leadership across the Asia-Pacific. Philippe has guided numerous organizations, governments, and executives with adaptive, empathic leadership strategies. A seasoned keynote speaker, he has mentored for PRISM Incubator, served on the FrenchTech Polynesia board, and is a member of Island Innovation and the TED community.

Host or Publisher Alliance Française Auckland