Export Excelerator conference
Export Excelerator conference
Export Excelerator conference
ExportNZ has gathered a team of exporting’s elite (Supreme Winners, winners and finalists from 2010-2017 ExportNZ awards) and tasked them with delivering in 4-hours more insights & tips than you can shake a stick at! A not to be missed gathering of New Zealand’s leading exporters on how they are applying best & next practice across all elements of their international growth strategy. Limited to 100 spaces!
PROGRAMME:
7.15am: Registration & networking
8.00am: MC welcome
8.05am: Presentation
Brett Piper – Consultant at Collaborative Insights, formerly Business Affairs Director at Les Mills (2004 – 2017)
8.25am: Presentation
Wade Gillooly – Chief Bagel Guy, ABE’S Bagels
8.50am: BREAKOUT SESSIONS: (participants can attend any 2 of the following 45 minute breakout sessions)
Export Tips, Tricks and Traps -24 panelists provide advice on steps you can take to ensure your exporting activity is strategic and profitable.
BREAKOUT 1 AUSTRALIA
panelists:
- Blair McKolsey – Director, Pollen Group
- Christine Cash – GM Strategy and Business Development, Tegel Foods
- Wade Gillooly – Chief Bagel Guy, ABE’S Bagels
- Lisa Grant – General Manager, Star Products (The Aromatherapy Company)
BREAKOUT 2 PACIFIC
panelists:
- Ian Clark – Pacific Market Manager, Villa Maria Estate
- Nicole Metzger – Managing Director, South Seas Export
- Lynne Mason – Group Sales Manager, Fonterra Brands Pacific
- Connon Andrews – Operations Manager-Infrastructure, Beca
BREAKOUT 3 NORTH ASIA
panelists:
- Dr. John Chang – Director, Auckland BioSciences Limited
- Brett Piper – Consultant at Collaborative Insights, formerly Business Affairs Director at Les Mills (2004 – 2017)
- Michele Lam – Export Market Manager, Villa Maria Estate
BREAKOUT 4 SOUTH EAST ASIA
panelists:
- Brian Dewar – CEO, EasiYo (2013 – 2017)
- Derek Bartosh – Director, Canary Enterprises
BREAKOUT 5 UK / EUROPE
panelists:
- Ray Connor – General Manager, asBUILT
- David Banfield – CEO, Methven
- Nick Coubray – CEO, Howick Limited
- Niels Meinderts – Senior Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
BREAKOUT 6 USA
panelists:
- Anne Stevenson – International Business Development Manager, James Dunlop Textiles
- David Boyd – Owner and Founder, Foot Science International
- Chris Leonard – CEO, SnapComms
- Amy Wright – Brand & Marketing Manager, Bobux International
10.30am: Morning tea and networking
11.00am: Presentation
David Boyd – Owner and Director, Foot Science International
11.20am: Catherine Lye- Regional Manager, ExportNZ Auckland
11.30am: Event closes
Special thanks to our event sponsors
Auckland
EMA BusinessHub, 145 Khyber Pass Rd, Grafton