Export Breakfast: Capitalising on Chaos
Tariffs, Trade Shifts, and Global Supply Chains - how exporters can survive and capitalise on the turbulence reshaping global trade.
Join us at our June Export Breakfast as we dive into how exporters can not only survive but capitalise on the turbulence reshaping global trade. With new tariffs, shifting alliances, and disrupted supply chains, this session will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to stay competitive in a volatile world.
Our speakers
Simon Dedman – Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel NZ and Vice President, Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand (CBAFF)
With over 20 years of leadership across the logistics and freight forwarding sectors internationally, Simon will share real-world insights into the evolving pressures on global freight networks impacted by the recent changes to US Trade Policy - and practical steps New Zealand exporters and importers can take to strengthen their supply chain strategies.
Dr Onur Koska – International Trade Expert, University of Canterbury
Described by The Economist as "the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era," Liberation Day tariffs have rattled global trade. Dr Koska will decode the complex impact of these tariffs and their implications for exporters worldwide.
Rob McKenzie-Carroll - COO, Hamilton Jet
As tariffs, trade restrictions, and supply chain challenges reshape the global export landscape, Hamilton Jet has taken bold steps to stay ahead. Rob McKenzie- Carroll, Chief Operating Officer at Hamilton Jet, will share how the company is overcoming trade barriers, adapting their international strategy, and identifying new export opportunities. Hear how one of New Zealand’s most iconic manufacturers is staying resilient and competitive in a fast-changing world.
MC - Daniel Thomson – International Trade Advisor, Business Canterbury
Daniel helps businesses navigate shifting global markets and uncover opportunities in disruption. Drawing from Business Canterbury's frontline insights and advocacy, Daniel will share key trends, actionable advice, and resources exporters can leverage to stay ahead.
Join us at our June Export Breakfast as we dive into how exporters can not only survive but capitalise on the turbulence reshaping global trade. With new tariffs, shifting alliances, and disrupted supply chains, this session will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to stay competitive in a volatile world.
Our speakers
Simon Dedman – Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel NZ and Vice President, Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand (CBAFF)
With over 20 years of leadership across the logistics and freight forwarding sectors internationally, Simon will share real-world insights into the evolving pressures on global freight networks impacted by the recent changes to US Trade Policy - and practical steps New Zealand exporters and importers can take to strengthen their supply chain strategies.
Dr Onur Koska – International Trade Expert, University of Canterbury
Described by The Economist as "the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era," Liberation Day tariffs have rattled global trade. Dr Koska will decode the complex impact of these tariffs and their implications for exporters worldwide.
Rob McKenzie-Carroll - COO, Hamilton Jet
As tariffs, trade restrictions, and supply chain challenges reshape the global export landscape, Hamilton Jet has taken bold steps to stay ahead. Rob McKenzie- Carroll, Chief Operating Officer at Hamilton Jet, will share how the company is overcoming trade barriers, adapting their international strategy, and identifying new export opportunities. Hear how one of New Zealand’s most iconic manufacturers is staying resilient and competitive in a fast-changing world.
MC - Daniel Thomson – International Trade Advisor, Business Canterbury
Daniel helps businesses navigate shifting global markets and uncover opportunities in disruption. Drawing from Business Canterbury's frontline insights and advocacy, Daniel will share key trends, actionable advice, and resources exporters can leverage to stay ahead.
Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central
Event contact
Holly Andrews hollya@cecc.org.nz www.eventbrite.com/e/export-breakfast-capitalising-on-chaos-tickets-1311094381589Other events you may be interested in
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