Keith Woodford Independant Consultant, Agri-Food Systems, Lincoln University Biography Keith Woodford is an independent consultant and Honorary Professor of Agri-Food Systems at Lincoln University, New Zealand, who has worked in more than 20 countries. He writes widely on agri-food issues, both for professional journals and the general media. Keith has a particular interest in China which he visits regularly. He …

Dean Hamilton CEO, Silver Fern Farms Biography Dean took on the role as acting Chief Executive of Silver Fern Farms in November after holding the position of Chief Strategy Officer. Dean has significant experience at Chief Executive level including in the red meat food sector with Riverlands foods, then a subsidiary to Brierley Investments. Dean was formerly a Managing Director …

Chris Hopkins Chief Executive, Scott Technology Biography Chris Hopkins is a graduate of the University of Otago, holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, with a double major in Accounting and Information Systems and is a member of The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand (Inc). Chris Hopkins spent ten …

Kestrel Lee Executive Creative Director, George P Johnson, Greater China Biography Kestrel Lee is the Executive Creative Director for George P Johnson, Greater China, focusing on ecommerce, digital, mobile and integrated marketing. Kestrel has over 15 years experience in leading integrated, social media and digital campaigns in Asia, winning over 100 awards for global brands in China and Asia such …

Patrick English Executive Director, New Zealand China Council Biography Patrick English has been involved with China since 1989, and is currently the Executive Director for the New Zealand China Council. The New Zealand China Council was established in 2012 and forms part of the NZ Inc China Strategy, launched by the Prime Minister in February 2012. The NZ China Council …

Dr. Xiaoying Fu Director, Kiwa Digital Biography Dr Xiaoying Fu did her PhD in computer science from Southampton University, UK. She worked for various entities including university, HiTech company, bank and local government agency. Now she is a professional director and consultant. Xiaoying is passionate about building stronger trade and investment relationship between New Zealand and China. Have lived in …

Julian Beavis Chief Executive, FoodCap International Biography Raised and schooled in Auckland Julian has extensive business experience across large parts of Asia including China spanning more than 20 years. Over the years Julian has led multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams ranging from Today he leads an innovative 100% Kiwi business (FoodCap) that has developed the first significant advance in 50 years of …

Mark Tanner Founder & Managing Director, China Skinny Biography Mark Tanner is the Founder and Managing Director of Shanghai-based China Skinny, one of China’s best-known marketing & research agencies. He publishes the most-read newsletter about marketing in China and is regularly quoted in media including Bloomberg and Reuters for his views on China. China Skinny’s clients include Colgate, Intercontinental Hotels …

Brett O’Riley Chief Executive, ATEED Biography Brett O’Riley is the current Chief Executive of Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development, Auckland’s economic growth agency tasked with improving New Zealand’s economic prosperity by leading the successful transformation of Auckland’s economy. ATEED is particulary focussed on attracting smart capital and generating high value jobs, leveraging off Auckland’s innovation eco system and digital …

Andrew Hamilton Chief Executive, The Icehouse Biography Andrew Hamilton is Chief Executive of The ICEHOUSE which is a business growth centre based in Auckland, New Zealand that works with entrepreneurs and business owners to enable their growth. Since 2001, The ICEHOUSE has worked with 5,000 Kiwi SMEs. It has raised a bunch of money for these companies, enabled thousands of …