Award winning entrepreneur Naomi Ballantyne to speak at Kāpiti Women in Business event

Naomi Ballantyne.

Award winning financial services entrepreneur and the longest serving chief executive officer in the insurance industry Naomi Ballantyne will speak at the Kāpiti Chamber of Commerce, Women in Business Lunch next Thursday, October 15.

Kāpiti Chamber of Commerce chairwoman Jacinda Thorn said Women in Business events provide inspirational speakers and networking opportunities for business owners and those who support women in business.

"We are pleased to have such a high calibre, engaging speaker to inspire our business community.

"Naomi is a sought after keynote speaker who will share her story including the journey to entrepreneurship, creating jobs and the lessons she has learned along the way.

"Naomi has motivated and inspired audiences across New Zealand from all walks of life and is passionate about helping others to follow their own dreams."

Naomi Ballantyne is the longest serving chief executive in the New Zealand life insurance market with 38 years' experience.

She founded multiple insurance companies including Sovereign, Club Life and most recently Partners Life where she is managing director.

An inductee in the Company of Women Female Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, Naomi is the recipient of the ANZIIF Lifetime achievement award for her services to the New Zealand life insurance market, and was appointed as an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2017 New Year's honours list.

The Kāpiti Women in Business lunch will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 12pm-2pm at the Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.