Happy Sunrise Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 What do people think of this? Did the Greyhound people enjoy his leadership? STATEMENT FROM HRNZ The Board of HRNZ has moved quickly to establish executive support to the organisation following the departure of former Chief Executive Peter Jensen. Chair, Ken Spicer, announced today that current Board Member Phil Holden will step into the Chief Executive role on a part-time basis until such time as a permanent appointment is made. “The Board is fortunate to have someone with Phil’s skills and experience available to support the organisation at this critical time.” As an experienced Chief Executive and former CE of Greyhound Racing NZ, Phil will bring strong leadership and industry expertise to bear to support the Board and the wider team at HRNZ during this important transitional period. “I am really excited to be able to pick up the reins and support the HRNZ team at this time. I know it’s a challenging time, but we have a great team in place and I’m looking forward to leading and supporting them.” Phil will take a leave of absence from his Board position in order to undertake the role and this is effective immediately. Ken is confident that between the HRNZ Board, Phil and the Senior Management team, HRNZ has excellent resources to successfully lead harness racing through this transitional period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotsfan Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On harness facebook page Craig Roberts didn,t have a kind word for the job he done while at greyhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Here we go again. When is the Racing Industry as a WHOLE going to realise this is just part of an on going cancer of Cheats that are taking us for a ride.? Where are the genuine Journal Invesigators that can pick up on this? Holden is a jerk...He was paid by Rendle a huge amount up front to take on the Greyhound position, that he did diddly squat for and got out when the heat came on.. Then Came Mario Barsi another failure that ripped us off (And Look Where HE is now)? At present we have the Politically appointed fat arsed Glenda Huges pinching a salary while awaiting another Plum position within this Corrupt circle pack of pricks...Wake up !!! and yes Chief, believe it or not guess who they are all connected to ? I wont mention Mr. Integrity himself as this thread could be taken down.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: What do people think of this? Did the Greyhound people enjoy his leadership? Phil Holden is mates with Craig Rendle, who was the GRNZ board chair when Phil got the CEO job there. I don't think you'll find many BOAY members with good things to say about either of them. Rendle is the big owner and funding behind the Cole kennel in the CD. The Cole kennel is the one facing animal cruelty charges which are to be heard by the court next month. I also believe Rendle has or owns or is joint ownership of a horse or two... maybe more? Connect the dots... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Not to promote the dark side, but Rendle's time was before BOAY's time. https://www.Channel X.co.nz/forums/index.php?/topic/73787-open-letter-to-craig-rendle/&tab=comments#comment-566727 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Yankiwi said: I also believe Rendle has or owns or is joint ownership of a horse or two... maybe more? The dots are too far a part for me to join I am afraid. It is all very depressing reading the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: It is all very depressing reading the above. Don't hold your hopes too high. For the greyhounds, he did nothing positive that I can remember and was only used as a tool by Rendle (with Barsi on the board too) to build the Cole empire & look where that's got the code. Can we get you to take Glenda off our hands too? That'd be one scary threesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 To be fair, we should be expecting someone that isn’t going to be much cop for harness racing! What is this Phil Holden’s claim to fame does anyone know? He is going to have to be pretty good to get harness out of the shite, I would be wagering on Holden not be the saviour and he will not last long, if Craig Roberts thinks he is hopeless!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 It is just another tap on the shoulder deal, if he was not much cop for the Greyhounds, it hard to imagine him doing HRNZ any favors but Spicer is over the moon, should suit his style ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 23 minutes ago, Badger said: It is just another tap on the shoulder deal, if he was not much cop for the Greyhounds, it hard to imagine him doing HRNZ any favors but Spicer is over the moon, should suit his style ok. Why have we resorted to getting someone from the dogs? What expertise has Holden got? Did Holden get the boot from the greyhounds or is it just another one pissing in someone’s pocket and nose in the trough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 You lot are welcome to him, and as Clarkie suggests, take the other bludger Hughes while you are at it. New nothing about dogs, let alone wagering, but sure was an expert at keeping a chair warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Congratulation harness. Have a look at his self proclaimed credentials. https://www.appointbetterboards.co.nz/profile/phil-holden https://nz.linkedin.com/in/phil-holden-3768398 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 27 minutes ago, Yankiwi said: Congratulation harness. Have a look at his self proclaimed credentials. https://www.appointbetterboards.co.nz/profile/phil-holden https://nz.linkedin.com/in/phil-holden-3768398 Yep, Paid roles only, so in other words no idea in how to run a business successfully? NOt worth worrying about I suppose, will be useless and move on to other fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlum Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 What does this mean? I am a values-based leader, with genuineness and authenticity at the heart of my personal style and approach. I am highly motivated by the need to make a difference and a significant contribution; leveraging my business skills and life experiences for the positive advancement of the organisation and its people. Success for me has come from creating and building strong teams and a business culture that has a clear sense of direction and purpose, that recognises and respects people, that drives for excellence, is values-based and is focused on growing stakeholder and community value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosscoded Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 he is a good orator, but lacked the desire and fortitude to implement positive change within the nzgra. his lack of knowledge of the code meant he was influenced too easily while in his role . I cant see him being anymore effective in harness. Another corporate ladder climber looking for a job that he has credentials to perform in on the racing leader merry go around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Noodlum said: What does this mean? I am a values-based leader, with genuineness and authenticity at the heart of my personal style and approach. I am highly motivated by the need to make a difference and a significant contribution; leveraging my business skills and life experiences for the positive advancement of the organisation and its people. Success for me has come from creating and building strong teams and a business culture that has a clear sense of direction and purpose, that recognises and respects people, that drives for excellence, is values-based and is focused on growing stakeholder and community value. smells like horse manure 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) I guess we will just have to wait and see. Anyone associated with the "cole " greyhound kennel surely is tainted with the live baiting scandel,how can they not be. That must include those that worked for him and said nothing and the owners who continue to support someone who is charged with serious animal cruelty.. Ineffective administration has kept him as their glamour trainer. Given Cole is still dominating the greyhound sport, previous administrators of that sport can hardly come with glowing references. Trackside keep interviewing cole before each race at wanganui tonight. I just can't work out why they do that. It just is a reminder to not back on the CD dogs. Edited May 29, 2020 by the galah 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Noodlum said: I am a values-based leader, Read: I have no idea of the organisation I am in charge of 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: with genuineness and authenticity at the heart of my personal style and approach Read: I will be a nice guy and do lunches well and get consultants to do the real work 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: I am highly motivated by the need to make a difference and a significant contribution; leveraging my business skills and life experiences for the positive advancement of the organisation and its people. Read: When people leave the organisation because of my ineptitude I will say it is because I empowered them into new leadership roles with other organisations 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: Success for me has come from creating and building strong teams and a business culture that has a clear sense of direction and purpose, that recognises and respects people, Read: I surround myself with yes people 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: that drives for excellence, is values-based Read: Again, I have no knowledge of the organisation I am running so I will use fancy words that mean absolutely nothing of use. 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: and is focused on growing stakeholder and community value. Read: I will have a lot of meetings and spend time in various cafes drinking coffee in the community. Anybody who writes shit like this has no idea. I have no time for people like this. Hoping to be proved wrong. Edited May 29, 2020 by Happy Sunrise 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 He missed out he enjoys helping out the community spending his large salary, whether he does anything useful or not! Values based??? WTF? What has Mr Holden done in all of his paid roles? Time will tell but they will need supper man or woman to get harness out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Brodie said: Values based??? WTF? It is the default term for someone without independent thinking skills. Bullshitters use it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 23 minutes ago, Brodie said: Values based??? WTF? The higher value his monthly salary is, the longer he'll stay based, until things get tough... Greyhound accomplishments https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/phil-holden-theres-no-prevalance-of-this-type-of-behaviour-in-nz/ https://www.magic.co.nz/home/archivedtalk/audio/2017/12/should-greyhound-racing-be-banned-.html One that'll be on his current CV = https://www.nzshearing.co.nz/executive-committee/ Does anyone know if the animal images in the final link are horses or dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Noodlum said: What does this mean? I am a values-based leader, with genuineness and authenticity at the heart of my personal style and approach. I am highly motivated by the need to make a difference and a significant contribution; leveraging my business skills and life experiences for the positive advancement of the organisation and its people. Success for me has come from creating and building strong teams and a business culture that has a clear sense of direction and purpose, that recognises and respects people, that drives for excellence, is values-based and is focused on growing stakeholder and community value. Back in the day, I was responsible for recruitment for a large multinational company, so I.have seen a few cover letters and CVs. This is typical. The three sentences you quoted Noodlum, are typical bullsh!t meaningless statements dreamt up by someone within HR consultancy. Happy hit it on the head, with his interpretations! Nice work. Edited May 29, 2020 by Rusty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rusty said: I was responsible for recruitment for a large multinational company, so I.have seen a few cover letters and CVs. This is typical. The three sentences you quoted Noodlum, are typical bullsh!t meaningless statements dreamt up by someone within HR consultancy. Not a genuine thought among it all. I would rather employ the shoe shiner off the street, at least they can think for themself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 22 minutes ago, Yankiwi said: One that'll be on his current CV = https://www.nzshearing.co.nz/executive-committee/ The industry needs a nuts and bolts man. Hands on and gets stuck in. Any distractions and it is a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Harness must be considering themselves very lucky to get Mr Holden. Hopefully he will have plenty of ideas and get harness back up to where it used to be! Going by what Mr Holden has been an executive of, I certainly wouldn’t be that optimistic, and I am always on the money! None of the companies or associations Mr Holden has been involved with were hardly cutting edge and Breadcraft????? We can just wait with baited breath! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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