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GSK staff elivering member d idsCan coats for K donning the corporate outfit and heading into the office. There aren't many places in the world where corporates get to enjoy this diversity of lifestyle. Pharmaceuticals: New Zealand is near the bottom of the pharmaceutical scale on revenue terms but I believe we have amazing healthcare professionals who are world renowned in their fields. Because of New Zealand's innovativeness and can do attitude we are beginning to attract more clinical trials. The face of GSK New Zealand As General Manager you don't have a day job. For instance, as the head of marketing or the head of medical you have a very functional day-today job of what you need to deliver. In my role I deal with a small bit of everything. My overall focus is tzo develop and deliver the business strategies for GSK New Zealand and we do that through a continuous evaluation of healthcare, business and the economic environment. My day is made up of: 30% external facing with customers 30% developing strategies for GSK New Zealand The rest of the time (and I believe one of the most important roles) is developing my people Men to women ratio in GSK GSK Globally is very focused on ensuring that high performing women are considered alongside high performing men as leaders of the future. Out of the seven GSK general managers in AsiaPacific, four are currently female and the SVP of Asia Pacific is also female. The 3 most important areas you must focus on when working in a global marketplace 1. The economic environment and constantly looking for opportunities 2. Developing great talent – leaders of the future 3. Focusing and delivering on your own priorities How do you treat yourself? Spa treatments: Having reflexology treatments at Bliss are my absolute favourite. I get so relaxed I have been known to have trouble getting out of the car park and missing the motorway onramp afterwards. Shoes: if you're having a fat day – shoes will always be your friend. I love local designers and Kathryn Wilson's new store in Britomart is great for little treats. Catching up with girlfriends over wine and lots of laughter: this is a necessity. Indulging others In 2012 GSK won a three year vaccine tender with the Fiji Ministry "Working in HIV often meant being involved with HIV awareness and fundraising. Graham Norton and 'friends' on a fun run before I left the UK." of Health where we are able to supply three key vaccines for Fijian children. My team have enjoyed visiting and educating the people of Fiji on the vaccines. This is such a positive thing to be involved in GSK is the founding sponsor of the Youthline 0800 number. Every month 3500-4000 children ring that number every month which, when I look at my Vodafone bill Makes me realise what amazing work Youthline does. We have also recently signed up a 3 year sponsorship with Kidscan charity who provide a raincoat, pair of shoes and a hot meal to children in low-decile schools. Our staff have access to one orange day each year. This is a day where they are able to go and work on a charitable project of their choice. This opportunity is available to the 100,000 GSK employees worldwide. Anna LOVES: Her new 6-star green building located in Britomart, Auckland "It's great being part of such a vibrant city. GSK globally is broken into two areas: pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare. New Zealand is unique in that both sectors are based together on the same floor of the same building. This has been great for building on a beneficial collaboration as the customer sees us as one. In other countries the two entities are often located in different cities." Coaching "I have several people that I mentor in New Zealand as well as in the AsiaPacific region. As business leaders it is something we should all be doing more of." Her garden Since returning from the UK this has become a new hobby for me. I find it incredibly therapeutic and love eating things that you have grown organically. Global Women I've only been a member for six months but I was lucky enough to attend a recent conference in Queenstown and speak on creating a culture of innovation, empowering your people and focusing on the customer rather the digital route. I was blown away by the inspirational women that are part of that group. When was the last time you bought toothpaste? Often when products are nearing their used-by-date the staff kitchen table will be a free-for-all but I am pretty good about buying my own products – all GSK of course. www.gsk.co.nz www.h e rmagaz in e .co.n z | 31