You’re invited to join us at Foodeast Haumako for the next breakfast in our Innovation Club series.
Thursday 3rd September 7.30am – 9am
Foodeast Haumako, 4 Hanui Road, Tomoana, Hastings
Trading in a turbulent global market
Trade rules are shifting. Supply chains continue to evolve. Global tensions are creating uncertainty in markets that many New Zealand businesses rely on.
So, what does that mean for food, beverage and agritech businesses here in Hawke’s Bay?
Our September Innovation Club breakfast features international trade specialist Stephen Jacobi, who will explore the changing global landscape and the practical implications for New Zealand exporters and businesses. Whether your business exports directly or supplies those that do, Stephen’s insights will help make sense of a rapidly changing trading environment.
Also joining us is CE of Craggy Range Vineyards, Craig Sims, to share their story of negotiating the current complex trade world we are all navigating.
Event Schedule:
7.30am: Networking and breakfast
8am: Presentation (30-40min)
8.30am: Discussion and Q&A
9am: Wrap up
Tickets: $30 + booking fee (total cost is $34.05)
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Stephen Jacobi
Stephen Jacobi is the Managing Director of Jacobi Consulting Limited and is an Honorary Senior Fellow at the Helen Clark Foundation.
A former trade official, diplomat and business association CEO, Mr Jacobi has broad experience in industry and trade development. For 18 years he led the NZ International Business Forum, advocating strongly for trade on behalf of New Zealand’s leading exporters. He has led both the NZ US Council and the NZ China Council and has served as New Zealand Director of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum as well as Alternate Member of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). Mr Jacobi is a frequent media and public commentator on trade issues.
Mr Jacobi’s overseas experience includes posts as Deputy High Commissioner in Ottawa, Assistant Trade Commissioner in Paris. Most recently he chaired the NZ/EU FTA Domestic Advisory Group.
Craig Sims
Craig Sims is CEO of Craggy Range. Since joining in 2022, he has helped lead the amazing team bringing the Peabody family’s vision of creating a world class iconic New Zealand winery to life.
With a background in financial services across New Zealand, Australia and the Asia Pacific region, Craig brings a strong belief in people, purpose, and connection. He is passionate about building engaged teams and ensuring brands like Craggy Range contribute positively to their customers, communities, and the future.
