In this episode, Cameron Madgwick shares his unplanned and diverse career journey, detailing his transitions in and out of the legal industry and his eventual rise to CEO of Gibson Sheet.

Cameron begins by discussing his early career at Russell McVeagh and his subsequent roles with New Zealand Rugby, New Zealand Oil and Gas, Contact Energy and PEP ANZ. Each position provided him with valuable experiences, highlighting the importance of context, communication, and understanding stakeholder perspectives.

In his current role at Gibson Sheet, Cameron outlines a strategic focus on people, clients, and technology, including the implementation of a profit-share scheme and the transition to a new practice management system.

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00:00 Introduction and Career Beginnings 00:32 Sponsorship Message from VXT 01:08 Cameron's Journey into Law 03:25 First Role at Russell McVeigh 07:40 Transition to In-House and New Zealand Rugby 10:10 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement 18:37 Becoming a CEO 22:30 Current Role at Gibson Sheet 27:24 People, Clients, and Technology Strategy 41:46 Quick Fire Questions and Conclusion