Paula Wilson is Divisional Manager for North Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, leading a Wellington-based team and a network of posts who build and manage New Zealand’s bilateral relationships in North… Read More
Chairman of Fonterra Peter McBride was elected to the Fonterra Board in 2018 and became Chairman in November 2020. He is a member of the Zespri China Advisory Board. Peter… Read More
Fiona Acheson is the Regional Director for Greater China Based in Shanghai, Fiona looks after NZTE operations and relationships in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Prior to this role, she was an NZTE investment… Read More
Paul serves as an independent director on the HVN Governance Board. Paul has been at the forefront of economic development for the Māori community for more than 30 years, during which time he has had… Read More
Miriana was born in Motueka and her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (NZ History) and a Law Degree. She currently resides in Motueka and has four children. She was awarded the 2016 Aotearoa NZ… Read More
Justin Watson is the Chief Aeronautical and Commercial Officer for Christchurch International Airport, responsible for leading aeronautical development, marketing, HR, customer and commercial. He has an extensive career in international marketing and leadership roles spanning… Read More
Ben is a Senior Analyst at the Climate Change Commission. He currently focuses on forestry and agriculture as part of the Commission’s work providing independent, evidence-based advice to government to help Aotearoa transition to a… Read More
Nathalie is a Chinese-speaking corporate solicitor at a leading New Zealand law firm, working in the areas of public, regulatory and international trade law. She graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with degrees in Law,… Read More
Anna Mowbray is the Co-founder of ZURU, the NZ Entrepreneur of the year winner and COO of ZURU toys, the 8th biggest privately owned toy company in the world. ZURU is known for its agility,… Read More
Rachel Maidment is a former diplomat and entrepreneur who has forged a career building public and private sector connections between New Zealand and China. Maidment served as New Zealand Consul General in Guangzhou from 2016… Read More
As head of Government Affairs, Billie oversees Tourism New Zealand’s relationships with key New Zealand stakeholders, including industry and government agencies; internal and external communications; and New Zealand campaign activity. Before joining Tourism New Zealand… Read More
Derek McCormack is the Vice‐Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). He began his career as a biochemist at the University of Otago and the Otago Polytechnic, working in academic roles from 1978… Read More
Heida is a corporate and commercial partner at Dentons Kensington Swan who leads the firm’s Asia Business team. Dentons Kensington Swan is one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, which as part of Dentons has… Read More
John McKinnon was educated in New Zealand at Nelson College and at Victoria University of Wellington, and in the United Kingdom at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He joined the then Ministry… Read More
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