From the Resort#9 - Aaron Fleming - Ironman and New Zealand Torch Bearer - 2008 Olympics

'From The Resort & From the Valley' Podcast Series

Director, Southern South Island at Department of Conservation. Aaron Fleming has shown outstanding leadership skills during times of crisis and change in several different fields. He is an author and ambassador, a respected leader of people, a champion of the environment, and an athlete who has defied the medical world. Improving the lives of New Zealanders is the incentive that drives Aaron Fleming - an enterprising leader, environmental warrior and an athlete who has defied the medical world. At the relatively young age of 33, Aaron has shown outstanding leadership skills during times of crisis and change, and proven he can successfully engage, build and lead successful teams. He's held senior public sector roles in both local and central government, and established environmental groups and events that encourage people to take better care of our country. He has an affinity with youth, speaking at schools around the country, inspiring students to dream big and overcome adversity.And he's proudly proven doctors wrong and become a globally-respected Ironman triathlete