ExportNZ is appointing seven big guns from the business world to its Auckland executive committee to help aspirational exporters grow their business.
The 30 member strong committee is a collaboration between exporters, corporates, and government.
“These individuals are volunteering their time to help New Zealand achieve the goal of increasing the ratio of exports from 30% to 40% of GDP by 2025”, says ExportNZ Auckland executive officer Catherine Lye.
“Hitting the Government’s $100 billion export target is a lofty goal, hence ensuring we have the right people and organisations supporting our ambition to help aspiring exporters accelerate their entry into suitable and sustainable export markets
“These appointments to our board further strengthen the depth of networks, connections, experience and knowledge to help exporters lift and achieve their aspirations”, says Lye.
ExportNZ Auckland is appointing Lance Sheppard to the role of ExportNZ Auckland Chair. He is the Director International Business Development – Power Technology ASEAN Ltd.
In a career that has spanned Europe, USA, Middle East and Asia, Sheppard has had an extensive international career in the areas of market and opportunity identification and validation, network development, creation and implementation of market growth.
Mike Riley, CEO – Compac since 2015, is appointed deputy chair ExportNZ Auckland.
Compac Sorting Equipment is a leader in the development, manufacture and supply of smart produce handling solutions and equipment to packing operations around the world.
Newly appointed members of the executive committee include Christine Cash – GM Sales & Marketing, Tegel Foods Ltd, Michael Masterton – Head of Commercial, EveredgeIP, Jon Clausen – Regional Manager Asia, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Sarah Perry – CEO, SnapComms.
Other newly appointed members include Graham Painter – Director, Trade Consultants, Blair Gourdie – Regional Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Air New Zealand Cargo, and Brent Carter – GM Sales, Marketing & Customer Service – NZ & Fiji, TNT.
ExportNZ is a not-for-profit, non-government association run by exporters for exporters. With seven regional offices, its purpose is to inspire, educate and accelerate member companies into suitable and sustainable export markets.
