Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck wins BusinessDesk CEO of the Year award

Erica LloydConvener, BusinessDesk CEO Index·BusinessDesk·1 Sep, 2026 08:00 AM3 mins to read‌Bold ambition was on show as Rocket Lab's Sir Peter Beck won BusinessDesk CEO of the Year.Bold ambition was on show as Rocket Lab's Sir Peter Beck won BusinessDesk CEO of the Year.Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck was named CEO of the Year at the 2026 BusinessDesk CEO Index Awards, presented by Range Rover at Auckland’s Park Hyatt hotel this evening. Beck also won the Listed Companies category, announced at the coveted cross-sector gathering that brought together