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Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Leading a team of expert investment advisors to promote, attract, expand and retain new investments in the Gothenburg region.

Gothenburg Metropolitan Area

Identifying cooperation and growth opportunities in Scandinavia for Dutch companies and research organisations working in particular in the fields of infrastructure, sustainable building, logistics, life sciences and health. Developing structural strategic initiatives and executing activities for the benefit of Dutch companies and groups. Promoting Dutch expertise and business opportunities in Scandinavia.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Contracted by the International Trade Centre to deliver strategy and capability-building workshops for Trade and Investment Promotion Agencies in several countries in Africa and the Middle East. Additional projects investigating the investment attraction eco-system in Nordic countries and interviewing relevant actors, and reporting findings for an international client.

Wellington, New Zealand

A critical role in the organisation that safeguards the good relationship with ministers, board members and other key stakeholders. Key achievements: change management during a time of transitional change, including new processes to streamline and prioritise work, definition of the function's value and contribution, while continuing to deliver excellent service to ministers, board members and executive. Part of the leadership team reporting to the General Manager Strategy and a close working relationship with the Chief Executive.

Hamburg Area, Germany

Responsible for leading a team of nine in two offices with responsibility for NZTE's activities in 18 countries across Northern Central Europe. Achievements included a multi-year marketing and communications project to raise the awareness of New Zealand wine in three European countries, developing NZTE's agribusiness activity in the region, leveraging New Zealand’s “country of honour” status at the Frankfurt Book fair, investment attraction activity (workshops, presentations, media) to promote New Zealand to potential investors (individuals and companies), managing visit programmes by (prime)ministers and trade delegates on official missions, and achieving annual deal targets for the region.

London, United Kingdom

Management of a network of private sector advisors in Europe who contribute time to help New Zealand companies grow. Key achievements included recruiting new advisors and relaunching the programme to increase the depth and quality of advice delivered to New Zealand companies entering and operating in Europe.

Sweden

Sales and marketing of a Swedish manufacturer of medical beauty equipment. Key achievements included the establishment and operation of a subsidiary in Berlin to handle its growing customer base, negotiating distributor agreements with a growing network of European wholesalers, having responsibility for marketing, including exhibiting at trade shows, and developing a go-to-market strategy for the USA. Responsible for international sales and marketing and the recruitment of the German sales team. Sat on the leadership team and reported to the Chief Executive.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Liaison and in-market research in the Nordic markets. Coordination of visit programmes to market.

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

Promoting Destination New Zealand to potential travellers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As Manager for German speaking Europe, key achievements included the introduction of New Zealand’s 100% Pure global brand campaign into Germany. Responsible for implementation of regional marketing campaigns, managing and leading inward visits and familiarisation tours to New Zealand, industry relationships and joint activities, communications, local team and budget.

Advanced Leadership Fdi Programme, Foreign Direct Investment

Executive Programme, Strategy, Leadership

“Making Strategy Happen” (March 2010) and “Leadership” (September 2011)

Swedish, Film

Full-time Swedish study course to pass with merit the proficiency in Swedish TISUS test. Additional credits in film study.

Mst, Esthua

"Maîtrise de Sciences et Techniques" (Master's) in the tourism product and destination management sector. This included a three-month.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations, French, German

Activities and Societies: DramaBachelor of Arts degree in political science and foreign languages (French, German)

A Bursary