Simon Shepherd

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ABOUT SIMON SHEPHERD

For over two decades, I have been at the forefront of New Zealand’s most critical conversations, interviewing the political figures and decision-makers who shape our economy. My career has spanned the newsrooms of BBC News, TVNZ, and Newshub, where I’ve led coverage on business and current affairs.Today, as a Senior Journalist and Podcast Host at NBR, I facilitate deep-dive discussions with the \"top end of town\"—from C-suite executives to visionary tech founders. My focus is where traditional business meets the frontier of innovation.Bridging the Gap Between Media & TechnologyI recently completed a Master of Change and Organisational Resilience, specifically researching the implications of Generative AI on modern newsrooms. This unique academic lens allows me to offer insights that go beyond the headlines, exploring how digital transformation and AI are redefining leadership and organizational agility.What I Cover:The Economy: Unpacking the issues driving NZ\'s business landscape.Innovation: Highlighting the tech founders and disruptors scaling from New Zealand to the world.Resilience: Insights on navigating organizational change in the age of AI. Tune In: Join me on the NBR podcast, where I host the country’s leading business minds.