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CEO Forum (November 2025)

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// 05 November 2025 // All C-suite executives of our member companies are invited to join our monthly online forum – a space to discuss pressing issues, share insights, and exchange ideas with peers across the region.

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Date: Wed, 5 November 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:15pm

Location: Online via MS Teams


By invite only.

Remaining connected with others facing similar issues is important.

CEO’s of German subsidiaries based in New Zealand and Australia are invited to the monthly online forum to discuss pressing issues and share ideas. This forum is co-chaired by Jim Bibby, president of the GNZCC and Chairman of STIHL New Zealand, and Monique Surges, CEO of the GNZCC. The CEO Forum is by invitation only.
 

2025 schedule (subject to change):
DateTopic
5 MarDr. Oliver Hartwich, Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative.
"Germany’s New Government: Shaping the Future of NZ-German Relations"
2 AprStephen Jacobi, Executive Director, New Zealand International Business Forum.
"Tariffs, Trade Blocs & Business: NZ & Germany’s Outlook"
 
4 JunRoundtable discussion
2 JulH.E. Lawrence Meredith, EU Ambassador to New Zealand. "EU-NZ Business Summit"
6 AugRoundtable discussion
8 OctPhil O'Rilley, Iron Duke Partners
5 NovRyan Manson, Senior Manager at Randstad

If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to reach out.

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