Dr Jian Yang National Party MP Biography Dr Jian Yang entered Parliament as a List MP for National at the 2011 election. Jian’s entry into Parliament follows a distinguished academic career. He was previously a Senior Lecturer of International Relations at the University of Auckland and Associate Dean (Postgraduate) of the Faculty of Arts and Director of the China Studies …

David Mahon Managing Director, Mahon China Investment Management Biography David Mahon is the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Mahon China Investment Management Ltd, and has lived in China since 1984. Mahon China is the longest-established foreign-owned investment and advisory company on the Chinese Mainland. It has a history in private equity in a range of sectors and a …

Kelly Smith Business Director, Nuplex Resins Biography Kelly Smith has been with Nuplex Industries for 18 years. Having held various roles whilst domiciled in NZ, early in 2004 Kelly headed to China with his family as the start-up General Manager for Nuplex’s initial investment in China . After a 2 year stint in Guangzhou, Kelly was seconded to the US …

Cathy Quinn Chair, Minter· Ellison Rudd Watts Lawyers Biography Principal areas of practice: • Commercial and Corporate Law • Corporate Governance • Securities law • Private Equity Professional work experience: Cathy is the Chair of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, and a corporate and commercial lawyer who leads our Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams. Cathy also leads our China …

Patrick English NZTE Trade Commissioner, Guangzhou, Consul General and Trade Commissioner (2009 – 2013) Biography Patrick English has been involved with China since 1989 and over that time has lived and worked in China for almost 12 years. He is an experienced Trade Commissioner, having served in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, as well as Malaysia. Patrick has a BA in …

Jamie Tuuta Trustee, Maori Trustee Biography Jamie is currently CEO of the Maori Trustee, an independent, professional trustee organisation which protects and grows the assets of Maori landowners. The Maori Trustee administers 2,000 trusts, companies and joint ventures on behalf of beneficial owners, with a portfolio of 1 00,000 hectares nationwide of Maori freehold land, and $80 million in client …

Gavin Haworth Head of Trade & Supply Chain, Institutional New Zealand, ANZ Biography Gavin has 25 years of banking experience with the majority assisting clients in international trade finance. He has worked in New Zealand and the United Kingdom with responsibilities for multi-national clients across New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Middle East exporting globally. Gavin’s current role …

Don Braid Group Managing Director, Mainfreight Biography Don Braid, Group Managing Director of Mainfreight Limited, was educated at Timaru Boys’ High School and has over 30 years’ experience in freight forwarding and logistics both New Zealand and internationally. He joined Daily Freightways in 1978, gaining a thorough grounding in all aspects of the business and eventually heading up that company. In …

Tarun Kanji Chief Financial Officer, Pingar Biography Tarun’s career was initially founded on more than a decade’s experience with several international accounting firms spanning corporate advisory, finance and recovery and audit disciplines. Thereafter he developed as a senior executive with over ten years’ experience in management covering Chief Financial Officer, commercial management, business development, mergers & acquisitions, governance, and strategy …

Victoria Spackman Chief Executive, Gibson Group Biography As Chief Executive of the Gibson Group, Victoria ensures that the company’s hard won reputation for creativity, innovation and quality are maintained. Her role sees her lead a group of diverse and talented producers, creatives and technicians towards the company’s strategic goals. The company’s aims include continuing the push into new export markets, …