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New Zealand Business Advisory Board
The
New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (NZCCHK) in conjunction
with New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) and the New Zealand Consulate
General (NZCG) has established a New Zealand Business Advisory Board (NZBAB)
as a means of improving communication between the Chamber, NZTE, NZCG
and the Hong Kong and New Zealand business communities.
Business activities between
New Zealand and Hong Kong include: (a) A presence of New Zealand persons
active in Hong Kong based businesses; (b) A concentration in the food
and beverage, forest products, financial services and tourism sectors
together with related industries; and (c) New Zealand as a potential
investment destination for Hong Kong capital and Hong Kong as a
potential destination for New Zealand trade. The NZBAB will be a
fundamental resource for the ongoing implementation of the NZCCHK
promotional strategy to raise awareness of New Zealand in the Hong Kong
business community.
Objectives
Specific objectives of establishing the NZBAB include:
| > | Capitalising on the opportunities presented to New Zealand generally in the Hong Kong business community. |
| > | Raising the profile of the New Zealand business community in Hong Kong. |
| > | Ensuring that key sectors of the business community are provided with appropriate communication. |
| > | Providing strategic advice to NZCCHK and its members, NZTE and selected entities on issues that affect business and investment flows between Hong Kong and New Zealand. |
| > | Providing a high-level strategic link between Hong Kong and New Zealand. |
| > | Establishing a network of business ambassadors for New Zealand. |
Terms of Reference
The NZBAB will provide advice to NZCCHK, NZTE and selected entities on
the following matters:
| > | Trends and competitive influences that affect the performance and direction of the local economy; |
| > | Strategies to enhance and promote economic development including a review of NZCCHK and NZTE forward strategy; |
| > | Influences on the future direction of trade and investment flows; |
| > | The impact of government policies at a national and local level on business viability; and |
| > | Opportunities to develop partnerships that enhance business linkages with the business communities. |
Selection Criteria
The following criteria will assist in determining individuals whom
NZCCHK and NZTE may wish to invite to participate as a NZBAB member.
Representation will be weighted to reflect the total number of
businesses in each sector.
Criteria will include:
| > | A senior business proprietor, board member, property owner and/or employee based in Hong Kong; |
| > | Visiting members from outside Hong Kong invited on an ad hoc basis; |
| > | Be prepared to commit sufficient time to allow participation in the activities of the Group;E |
| > | As a guide the expected time commitment will average three hours per quarter over a 12 month period; |
| > | Relevant skills and professional qualities. |
| > | An ability to complement other members of the NZBAB. Aspects to this will include: (a) representation across New Zealand / Hong Kong; (b) representation across different size businesses; and (c) representation across different sectors. |
Selection Process
Members of the Hong Kong business community will be invited to become a
member of the New Zealand Business Advisory Board by a selection panel
comprising: New Zealand Consul General; New Zealand Senior Trade
Commissioner; and Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
New Zealand Consulate/NZTE/NZCCHK
Business membership, which will number up to twelve invited members,
will be complemented by representation from the New Zealand Consulate
General’s office and NZCCHK as follows: New Zealand Consul General, Hong
Kong; New Zealand Senior Trade Commissioner, Hong Kong; Investment New
Zealand, Hong Kong; and Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in
Hong Kong
Establishment Term
Appointment to the New Zealand Business Advisory Board will be for an
initial period of 24 months commencing 2005 and thereafter as determined
by the selection panel. All positions are honorary.
Current Membership
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Adriano Marques Managing Director, Wave Front Enterprise (HK) Ltd |
Alex Chu Chief Executive, Trading Group, Dah Chong Hong Ltd |
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Helmuth Hennig Group Managing Director, Jebsen & Co. |
James Thomson, GBS Chairman, Crown Worldwide Group of Companies |
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John Hung, SBS, JP CEO, Harriman Asset Management Ltd |
Niwas Jhunjhnuwala Chairman, Hind Group of Companies |
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Mark Shu Lin Chen Managing Director, China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd |
Michael Sze, GBS, JP Former Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council |
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Peter Churchouse Director, LIM Advisors |
Richard May Principal, PMMS Consulting Group Asia Pacific Ltd |
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Stephen Temple Partner, Asia Mezzanine Capital Group |
Vincent Cheng, GBS, OBE, JP Chairman, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd |
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Julian Ludbrook New Zealand Consul General, Hong Kong |
Rod Mackenzie Group Managing Director - North Asia, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise |
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David Whitwam Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong |