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“Jeremy Bendall provided support to Wintec’s internal audit and risk functions over the past five years. With his expertise and extensive experience in risk governance, we are now in a much stronger position in these important areas. His handling of another recent assignment was excellent and added value in a complex decision process. Jeremy is a very positive and focused person to work with.”

“Jeremy’s extensive knowledge of effective governance in organisations and good financial practice was most helpful to the deliberations of this Committee. Subsequently it was his knowledgeable, pleasant and patient approach that was critical in persuading the various tennis Associations and Affiliates to support the six-region model for tennis in New Zealand. It was my pleasure to work with Jeremy on the Maiden Committee.”

“AUT has engaged Jeremy Bendall to facilitate Council strategic planning over the past two years.  He is a great facilitator.  Jeremy has challenged us to see our future clearly and strategically and then to plan for it.  With his encouragement Council better understands its governance role.”

“Jeremy facilitated a series of workshops to develop a 5-year technology plan for the University. He was knowledgeable and used his extensive previous experience to draw on to guide discussion. He challenged peoples thinking and ensured the key issues were addressed.”

“The Council contracted Jeremy Bendall to initially review our risk management approach and recommend improvements consistent with good practice. Jeremy quickly attained an understanding of the Council’s business and worked with the management and governance to develop our risk identification, tolerance and management model. We have also utilised Jeremy’s skills in facilitating Council planning. The Council has retained Jeremy as we implement this model and ensure it is embedded into our strategic and business operations.”

“Jeremy Bendall was asked to look at best practice Board Governance for the newly established Local Government Funding Agency. The purpose was to review what we had achieved to date and to look at gaps which if filled would improve our identification and management of both risk and opportunities. Jeremy very quickly understood our unique governance model by reading relevant documentation and overseas research and was able to use his local authority experience to highlight areas to work on. Our Board and management are grateful for his services.”

“Jeremy Bendall was engaged to develop a skills and competencies matrix for the new Board of Waitakere City Holdings Ltd in line with the company’s wider objectives and leadership role, and to review the establishment and accountability documents of the company.  

Jeremy’s knowledge and breadth of experience was invaluable to the Transition Board and to the Council. He ensures that the information he gathers is methodically and simply presented, is understood and he gives confidence to the decision makers both for the process and the outcomes. He is enjoyable to work with, meets expected timeframes and delivers agreed programmes.”

“Jeremy Bendall presented a full day workshop on strategic planning to the management team of our Trust. The workshop gave great insight into the reality and importance of a strategic plan. Jeremy’s skill and knowledge helped develop the management team’s understanding of the importance of strategic thinking and planning. The workshop was extremely informative and productive, and I consider it to have been of great benefit to all. 

I also participated in a recent governance workshop that Jeremy facilitated for our board of trustees. I found this a useful exercise and it helped me with gaining greater insight into the governance process.  I would recommend Jeremy in either capacity.”

“Jeremy’s extensive knowledge in both governance and risk management have been of great assistance to the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD).  Our Community Partner model can add complexities to effective governance.  Jeremy understands these and has supported FYD with facilitated governance sessions at our annual Community Partner conference, which have been well received.  Additionally, Jeremy has provided strong governance advice with the review of our Risk Management Policy and Plan.  He provided a robust framework that was easy to adopt and manage, and importantly supports strategic decision making. Jeremy provides good governance advice with a pragmatic approach with is greatly valued by FYD.”

“First Mortgage Services Limited has used Jeremy Bendall to assist with an organisation structure review and a comprehensive review of our Finance function. Currently, Jeremy also guided us through the development of a Business Case, Game Plan and Sales Pitch for a new business initiative and subsequently in a project governance role. Jeremy has been of immense value, possessing the unique combination of competencies and experiences supporting our ambition to be a truly successful business with the relationship building and influencing skills to ensure that our team embraces new thinking and behaviours.”

 “Jeremy facilitated the development of our risk management policy, assessment of key risks and risk management framework. He kept everyone fully engaged at an evening workshop and some left with more energy than when they arrived! His assistance has helped us develop a robust process that we can now manage internally and is relatively simple to monitor and execute.”

“Jeremy is my mentor under the NZ Olympic Committee ‘Women Governors’ programme. Jeremy’s experience and wise counsel have been very useful to me in focusing on my career development. His pragmatic and objective assistance has helped me with personal and management skills.  He has given me valuable governance advice and opened his networks up to me, for which I am extremely grateful.  I have always found Jeremy to be approachable, friendly, intelligent and perceptive whilst, at the same time, being a frank, honest speaker.”

“I am writing on behalf of the NZOC and, the Women in Sport Working Group to thank you for your participation and contribution as a mentor within the pilot Women Governors Mentor Programme. We had excellent feedback from the mentees, directly regarding how much they valued the time and expertise that was made available to them via your and other mentors’ input.”

“Upon commencing my steps to business programme, I felt like bringing my equine therapy programme to life would be a bit of a ‘pipe dream’. Jeremy helped me realize that planning and commencing small business in NZ is not as challenging as I had thought, and his support and guidance through the programme gave me the inspiration to look at bringing my business to the Tamariki.”

“Jeremy was attentive, passionate, and diligent in taking his Smart Steps to Business course student under his wing. A mentor who I would highly recommend. Jeremy spent a lot of his time helping and making sure all students were able to reach their full potential in all aspects of his teachings. I would highly recommend Jeremy as a diligent hard worker who strives for the best in not only the people whom he works with, but himself as well.”

“Jeremy can connect with just about anyone. He takes interest in your goals and will do anything he can to help you achieve them. Jeremy has vast knowledge that is priceless, and I look forward to working with Jeremy again in the future”

“Thanks to Jeremy for being a good tutor. He has helped me so much with his style of teaching, I now have more passion for being an entrepreneur.”

“I would like to thank Mr. Bendall for coming on our camp and making it possible for us kids to enjoy camp to the fullest. Camp was fun with you being there and I hope you can come on our fourth form camp.”

“Please accept my sincere thanks for the time and energy which you have given to the school community during the years you have spent as a Board member. The skills which you have brought to the group, and the dedication with which you have applied your talents, have contributed greatly towards making St Brigid’s the successful school it is today.”

“A big thank you to Jeremy Bendall for sponsoring my first Professional Boxing fight, supporting me in the build-up, and being there to cheer me on, on a winning night!  I look forward to celebrating future wins with Jeremy and the team at Bendall Advisory.”