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SUMMARY:Waikato Chamber of Commerce Export Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Chamber Export Group meeting with David Downs\, CEO of NZ Story. Whether you're a seasoned exporter or just starting out\, this event promises something for everyone.   \n\n\n\nNibbles and refreshments will be provided.\n\n\n\nDavid Downs is a remarkable individual with a diverse background. He wears many hats: business leader\, public servant\, consultant\, and board director. Interestingly\, he's also a genetically modified organism. Currently\, David serves as the CEO of The New Zealand Story\, an ambitious government-funded organisation dedicated to promoting New Zealand globally.\n\n \n\nBefore his current role\, David spent a decade as a General Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). During this time\, he collaborated with the technology sector\, facilitating the international growth of fast-growing tech companies. His responsibilities spanned across various teams at NZTE\, including Services\, Customer\, and Corporate Services. Additionally\, he led a cross-government initiative for the Ministry of Business\, Innovation\, and Employment (MBIE)\, focusing on the Agritech sector.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:12px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Join us for the first Chamber Export Group meeting with <a href="https://nz.linkedin.com/in/daviddowns" target="_blank">David Downs</a>\, CEO of NZ Story. </span><span style="font-family:arial\;">Whether you&rsquo\;re a seasoned exporter or just starting out\, this event promises something for everyone.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;">Nibbles and refreshments will be provided.<br />\n<br />\n<em>David Downs is a remarkable individual with a diverse background. He wears many hats: business leader\, public servant\, consultant\, and board director. Interestingly\, he&rsquo\;s also a genetically modified organism. Currently\, David serves as the CEO of The New Zealand Story\, an ambitious government-funded organisation dedicated to promoting New Zealand globally.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nBefore his current role\, David spent a decade as a General Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). During this time\, he collaborated with the technology sector\, facilitating the international growth of fast-growing tech companies. His responsibilities spanned across various teams at NZTE\, including Services\, Customer\, and Corporate Services. Additionally\, he led a cross-government initiative for the Ministry of Business\, Innovation\, and Employment (MBIE)\, focusing on the Agritech sector.</em></span></span>
LOCATION:PWC Boardroom Level 4/ 109 Ward Street\, Hamilton
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URL:https://business.waikatochamber.co.nz/events/details/waikato-chamber-of-commerce-export-group-meeting-4662
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