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By Brierley Penn Right now, New Zealand is in a strong position to export to China. However, a number of obstacles stand in the way of increasing our trade and improving relations with the growing nation. One of our faults lies in the fact that New Zealanders tend to take a very casual approach to conducting business, which often does …
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Exclusive Interview with Jiang Lei, CEO of Shanghai Pengxin
Fran O'Sullivan sits down with Shanghai Pengxin Chief Executive, Jian Lei as he speaks about the ongoing Crafar Farms saga as well as his company's future investment plans in New Zealand. More to come
Read More »2012 Recap: Prime Minister John Key
China is well on its way to becoming one of the world’s major superpowers. Prime Minister John Key, speaking at the opening of the China Business Summit in Auckland earlier today, was clear in his sentiment that New Zealand must become a part of this growth story
Read More »Fonterra in China – Theo Spierings talks megatrends
By Steve Hart Speaking at the inaugural China Business Summit, Theo Spierings, CEO of Fonterra – the world’s biggest dairy exporter – said a number of “megatrends” are starting to emerge in China. Global household incomes are forecast to rise by 50% between now and 2015; 350 million more people will live in cities; 50,000 new skyscrapers will be built, housing the population of …
Read More »China Business Summit 2012
By Brierley Penn Newzealandinc.com has a strong presence at the inaugural China Business Summit being held at The Langham in Auckland today, run in partnership between NZ Inc Ltd. and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. With a full and exciting programme ahead, the day begins with an opening address by Prime Minister John Key. Throughout the day, our website will …
Read More »Tim White
Tim White Lead Partner, China, KPMG Biography At the time of the 2012 Summit Tim White was a partner within KPMG’s Business Advisory team. He had over 20 years’ experience in management and professional consulting services across a number of sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, defence, retail, technology and professional services. Tim lead KPMG’s growing China Business practice providing services …
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Glenn Wedlock General Manager, Aeronautical Commercial, Auckland International Airport Biography At the time of the 2012 Summit Glenn Wedlock was responsible for the sustainable growth of the vital air-services that fuel New Zealand tourism and trade. He worked on developing and growing new and existing commercial relationships with airline, trade and tourism customers, covering both passenger and freight activities. Glenn …
Read More »Alan Carroll
Alan Carroll Executive Chairman, Carroll Partners International Biography At the time of the 2012 Summit Alan Carroll was the Executive Chairman of Carroll Partners International, a specialist strategic management consultancy which developed a specific focus on the Asia Pacific region and which had been built over the past three decades around twenty select major multinational corporate relationships. Carroll was the …
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Jiang Lei Chief Executive, Shanghai Pengxin Biography Born in 1971, engineer, MBA with Southwest International College and EMBA with China-Europe International Business School, President of Shanghai Pengxin Group Co., Ltd. since 2002 and before that, he was GM of Shanghai Pengxin Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. since 1999. Earlier he was GM of Nantong No. 4 Installation & Construction Co. …
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Norm Thompson Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Air New Zealand Biography Norm Thompson currently holds the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand. He is the Chairman of the Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand, the Air New Zealand Environment Trust, and Altitude Engineering, He is also a board member of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) …
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