Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
Neal Barclay is one of New Zealand’s foremost business leaders.
After seven years as Chief Executive of Meridian, Neal retired in June 2025.
Before he left, he sat down to share his thoughts on leadership. What makes a great leader? Who did he learn from? And what advice does he have for aspiring leaders?
‘Leadership’ is a series by Meridian profiling some of the company’s top executives, offering advice, insights and inspiration for anyone with aspirations to be a better leader.
Neal Barclay is one of New Zealand’s foremost business leaders.
After seven years as Chief Executive of Meridian, Neal retired in June 2025.
Before he left, he sat down to share his thoughts on leadership. What makes a great leader? Who did he learn from? And what advice does he have for aspiring leaders?
‘Leadership’ is a series by Meridian profiling some of the company’s top executives, offering advice, insights and inspiration for anyone with aspirations to be a better leader.
