14/01/2026
🎤 Dinner Keynote Announcement
We are thrilled to introduce our Dinner Keynote Speaker for the Toastmasters Northern Division Conference: Ian Rowan
Ian brings an extraordinary blend of leadership, service, and global experience. Educated in Glasgow, he began his career as an RAF fighter pilot flying F4 Phantoms before moving into insurance and merchant banking in London. After emigrating to New Zealand in 1989, he held senior roles in banking, tourism, and major events, later continuing his leadership career in Australia, including five years as CEO of CQ Rescue.
After emigrating to New Zealand in 1989, Ian continued to build an impressive leadership portfolio across banking, tourism, and major events, before moving to Australia where he served five years as CEO of CQ Rescue, strengthening one of our region’s most vital emergency services.
Join us at the conference dinner to hear Ian’s remarkable journey firsthand.