Big Thinking | Bold Leadership | Real Progress
Success – whether in global business or medical research – doesn’t come from shortcuts. It comes from belief, discipline, and the courage to keep moving forward.
It comes from backing big ideas. Taking risks. And having the conviction to believe that no dream is too big.
Join us for an inspiring and intimate corporate lunch, Forward Momentum, where we explore the powerful connection between high-performance leadership and the long-term pursuit of a cure for Parkinson’s.
A globally respected leader, Zion Armstrong has built his career on empowering people, driving performance, and leading with purpose. From his early days at Adidas through to leading adidas North America, his return home and his current role as CEO of Jamie Kay Group NZ, his journey has been defined by resilience, ambition, and a willingness to take risks in pursuit of growth.
With a deeply personal connection to Parkinson’s through his mother, Zion brings a powerful and authentic perspective – sharing insights on leadership, perseverance and what it takes to turn belief into meaningful, lasting change.
Guests will also hear the latest updates from Daniel McGowan, CEO of Cure Parkinson New Zealand, and Maurice Curtis, Professor and Co-Director of the Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank at the University of Auckland, who is at the coalface of the groundbreaking research currently underway in the lab.
Together, they will share how The Cure Collective is accelerating progress toward treatments that can stop Parkinson’s disease – and ultimately, find a cure.
Forward Momentum brings together business leaders, philanthropists and advocates who understand that real progress takes time – and that bold thinking, coupled with consistent action, is what drives breakthrough results.
Forward Momentum brings together business leaders, philanthropists and advocates who understand that real progress takes time – and that bold thinking, coupled with consistent action, is what drives breakthrough results.
This event is an opportunity to connect with that mission, hear powerful perspectives from both business and science, and be part of the momentum building toward a cure.
We invite you to express your interest in attending this exclusive event by emailing lizzie@cureparkinsonsnz.org.nz.
