Episode 99 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart is with Ed Wilson, Leadership Development Programme 47 alumni and Sawmill Manager at Northpine. Northpine supplies high quality structural pine timber to the public nationwide. Based in Waipu, Northland, they are a significant employer in a tight knit community.
The conversation with Ed unpacks:
- Ed’s commitment to the timber industry, his role and team
- The generational and innovation challenges and opportunities in the timber industry
- How the people, loving what he does, and the on-going learning keeps him excited about work
- How he balances his day - family, community and mahi commitments
- How the Te Puni Kōkiri’s scholarship gave Ed the opportunity to advance his leadership skill
- How the Leadership Development Programme helped Ed achieve his goals and pitch new ideas that will enhance the business
- How Ed has connected with those in his cohort and realised all leaders have common goals
- The confidence his Icehouse Coach, David Fleming, has given him
- What excites him about the future of the industry
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at grow@theicehouse.co.nz
