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Unpack how tariff shifts and evolving trade policies are reshaping inflationary pressures and market access.
In an environment where tariff shifts can drive-up input costs, squeeze profit margins and disrupt supply chains, directors need a clear financial playbook.
ASB experts and industry leaders will unpack how evolving trade policies are reshaping inflationary pressures and market access, and will outline banking-sector responses to shifting capital flows and credit risks.
Senior executives and board members will share real-world case studies in how they are thinking about, preparing for and responding to the volatility the current geo-political and economic environments are creating.
Discussions will centre on:
Attendees will gain actionable board and executive-level economic insights, and practical strategies to protect profitability and seize new opportunities in an era of tariff-driven uncertainty.
This event is brought to you in partnership with IoD National Partner ASB and features a candid panel discussion followed by a Q&A.
Paul joined ASB in early 2020 following three years advising export and import businesses and four years creating and leading the Asia desk for another leading Australasian bank. Over a 30-year career in international business, Paul started and exited a food & fibre export business, represented the New Zealand Government for eight years in Asia and North America as a Trade Commissioner, Regional Investment Director and Consul General and was also General Manager of a global B2C ecommerce business.
With an interest in cross-border finance, Paul developed business cases for foreign acquisitions in Europe, set up the global footprint for an international payments technology company and raised three rounds of capital for two New Zealand businesses. Paul studied international business, agriculture economics, marketing and finance at Massey University, University of Auckland and Harvard Business School and has been an advisor and board member for numerous businesses, not-for-profits and business councils.
Justine is the General Manager of Trade Strategy at Fonterra, responsible for driving Fonterra’s engagement and advocacy on strategic global trade issues.
A former New Zealand diplomat, Justine held a range of trade policy roles in the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade prior to joining Fonterra, including offshore roles in the US and UK. She has also served as an advisor to the Minister of Trade.
A graduate of the University of Auckland in Arts and Law, Justine has been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor to the High Court of New Zealand, and has completed studies in international law at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and Georgetown University in Washington DC.
Mark has been CEO of Rangatira Investments since August 2018. Prior to this, he was the Chief Financial Officer of the Accident Compensation Corporation for 7 years. At ACC Mark had responsibility for leading ACC’s finance function, procurement, property and investment management covering an investment fund of over $46b. Mark is on the board of Polynesian Spa, Fiordland Lobster, Magritek, Boulcott Hospital, New Zealand Pastures, Comrad and Bank of China New Zealand Limited.
David has been Chief Executive Officer of SHOTT Beverages since 2015, leading the company’s global expansion from its headquarters in Wellington, New Zealand.
SHOTT Beverages is a top manufacturer of premium fruit concentrates and coffee syrups made with the finest ingredients. The company’s proprietary cold-brewed manufacturing processes is used to lock in the unique flavours and quality.
David has extensive experience of successfully building brands internationally having spent over 27 years honing his trade across Asia, the UK and the USA. Before joining SHOTT, David worked as a marketing manager for Henry Schein Shalfoon and Masterpet Corporation.
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Jill Dawson
Wellington Branch Manager
+64 27 278 8814
+64 4 470 2673
jill.dawson@iod.org.nz
The Wellington branch acknowledges the generous support of
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The East Coast region also thank
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The Manawatu region also thank
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