Dame Therese Walsh
Dame Therese Walsh is a prominent New Zealand business leader known for her significant contributions in various executive roles across multiple sectors, including aviation and sports. As the chair of Air New Zealand, she has played a crucial role in guiding the airline through challenging times, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walsh has been recognized for her leadership and strategic vision, helping to navigate complex global supply chain issues and fostering innovation within the company. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to inspire teams have earned her respect in the business community, making her a key figure in New Zealand's corporate landscape.
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Dame Therese Walsh is the chair of Air New Zealand and ASB, and spoke at the summit.
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’Sullivan
New Zealand· 2026-02-06
Dame Therese Walsh praises the Prime Minister's impact on trade delegations and the need for business collaboration.
Mood of the Boardroom: Business leaders call for bold growth strategy as Luxon rating falls in surveyNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Dame Therese Walsh is the board chair of Air New Zealand and praised Nikhil Ravishankar's leadership skills.
Air New Zealand appoints Nikhil Ravishankar as next CEONew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Walsh is the chairwoman of Air New Zealand who is involved in discussions about direct flights to India.
NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028 as PM battles through busy scheduleNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Walsh is the chairwoman of Air New Zealand and part of the delegation.
PM to India: Will Christopher Luxon get his coveted free-trade deal?New Zealand· 2025-03-14
Air NZ and ASB board chair Dame Therese Walsh will lead the business delegation.
Andrew Bayly’s two-week holiday becomes three; school lunches flown in from Australia – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
Walsh praised Foran for his relentless focus in mitigating disruptions at Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand’s Greg Foran: From Hamilton to Walmart and then ‘the most challenging period in aviation history’New Zealand· 2025-03-06
Dame Therese Walsh, the airline’s chair, said Foran had shown exceptional leadership and grit.
Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran stepping downNew Zealand· 2025-03-06