Source: BusinessNZ
The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) Steering Committee met in Sydney today to celebrate the Forum’s 20th anniversary and discuss the future of the trans-Tasman partnership.
The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the ANZLF’s activities in 2024, including participation in ministerial business dialogues on both climate change, and trade and investment. The Committee also discussed broader regional and global issues, identifying actionable recommendations to advance the bilateral partnership, particularly in the areas of digital collaboration and regional engagement.
“CEOs emphasised the importance of promoting the comprehensive Closer Economic Relations Agreement to the region and amplifying our voice, bargaining power and influence in international fora,” said New Zealand co-Chair Greg Lowe, Strategic Advisor at Beca Group.
Mr Lowe also highlighted the ANZLF’s commitment to fostering collaboration between indigenous businesses and emerging leaders through the ANZLF Indigenous Business Sector Group and ANZLF Emerging Leaders Programme.
Australian co-Chair John Paitaridis, CEO of CyberCX, emphasised the need for continued investment in high-impact collaborative opportunities. Mr Paitaridis called for common policies, and consistent standards and regulations to enhance our joint competitiveness, saying increased economic integration demands not only significant political effort, but also the business engagement that the ANZLF facilitates.
The ANZLF Steering Committee is committed to driving positive outcomes for both Australia and New Zealand. Established earlier this year, it is a key component of the ANZLF’s renewed strategic direction, bringing together leading trans-Tasman CEOs to directly influence the Forum’s agenda and shape the bilateral relationship.
Steering Committee Members
John Paitaridis, CEO, CyberCX (Co-Chair)
Bran Black, CEO, Business Council of Australia
Maria Fernandez, CEO, Boeing Australia, NZ and South Pacific
Matt Halliday, CEO, Ampol AU
Stephen Harrison, Group CFO, Woolworths
Ian Narev, CEO, Seek Limited
Michael Schnieder, Managing Director, Bunnings Group Limited NZ
Ranj Samrai, Director (Australia)
New Zealand
Greg Lowe, Strategic Growth Adviser, Beca (Co-Chair)
Jason Boyes, CEO, Infratil
Kiri Hannifin, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer, Air New Zealand
Traci Houpapa, CEO, Federation of Māori Authorities
Carrie Hurihanganui, CEO, Auckland Airport
Roger Gray, CEO, Port of Auckland NZ
Malcolm Johns, CEO Genesis Energy
Stefan Korn, CEO, Callaghan Innovation
Tracey Ryan, CEO (NZ), Aurecon
Vittoria Short, CEO, ASB Bank
Stephen Jacobi, Director (New Zealand).
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