Trade on Toast
Breakfast with a side of global success
How do we position ourselves for growth
Seize hidden opportunities for growth in challenging times and hear from business leaders as they share their experiences for navigating uncertainty and driving sustainable growth.
The ability to adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty is more crucial than ever, and as we navigate through challenging financial times, it’s essential to strategise for sustainable growth while weathering temporary slowdowns.
As the effects of economic downturn are felt throughout Auckland businesses, it’s important to take a proactive approach to identify growth opportunities amidst adversity, and emerge stronger and more agile than before.
Don’t miss your opportunity to slow down now to speed up later, and turn challenges into opportunities.
Join us and the Ports of Auckland for an exclusive event that could change the future of your business. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, grow, and network with the best in the industry.
Speakers
Roger Gray
Chief Executive, Ports of Auckland
Partner Address
Strategies for successful business leadership and sustainability practices in the global market
Roger Gray is an experienced CEO and business leader with a proven track record of delivering growth and sustained profitability. As the Chief Executive of Ports of Auckland, he is committed to the company’s vision of being a world-class port company known for skilled people, innovation, and sustainable practices. Ports of Auckland provides a wide range of services, including container handling, bulk cargo handling, marine services, intermodal freight hubs, supply chain management services, and facilities to support the cruise ship industry.
As a keynote speaker, Roger brings his wealth of experience and knowledge in business leadership and sustainable practices to the table. His insights on finding the right balance for businesses between People, Planet, and Prosperity are fundamental to his approach to business. Through his collaborative leadership style and passion for sustainability, Roger inspires and motivates audiences to embrace a more sustainable approach to business, driving growth and profitability while also contributing to the greater good of the community and the environment. Attendees of our events will benefit greatly from his valuable contributions and strategies and global experience.
Stephanie Quantrill
Cue Marketing
Keynote Address
Leverage Sustainability for Growth and Maximize Digital Channels to Succeed in the Global Market
With over 20 years of experience working with some of the most respected and well-loved brands in New Zealand and internationally, Stephanie will explore how to identify hidden market opportunities, leverage sustainability for growth, and maximise digital channels to boost brand visibility and drive success.
Most of her career has been in FMCG, but recently she managed a company-wide rebrand for Enviro NZ, witnessing first-hand the challenges of operating in a fast-paced environment and the environmental impact.
Stephanie will delve into strategies for building a resilient brand, identifying growth opportunities, leveraging sustainability for long-term success, and maximising digital marketing channels to drive brand growth.
James Agnew
Chief Financial Officer, Aroa Biosurgery
A soft-tissue regeneration company that develops, manufactures and distributes medical and surgical products.
James Agnew is the CFO for Mangere based soft tissue regeneration company Aroa Biosurgery, whose innovative New Zealand designed and manufactured products have been used in more than 6 million procedures globally.
James has led the company’s financial strategy for 11 years, including multiple private market capital raises, the IPO and listing of Aroa on the ASX in 2020.
James has a proven track record of providing financial advice to high growth businesses, and prior to his role at AROA, he was based in New York as the VP of Finance & Operations for MXM Mobile (a division of the Meredith Corporation). James holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from Auckland University.
Mark Yates
Entrepreneur and co-founder of Ecotricity
Proudly NZ’s first, and only, Toitū climate positive certified electricity provider.
Mark Yates and his brother Al co-founded Ecotricity eleven years ago. New Zealand’s first and only provider of Toitū Climate Positive certified electricity to both residential and commercial customers. Proud to be disruptors in the electricity market, Ecotricity now serves 35,000 customers and annually displaces around 46 million tonnes of CO2 by sourcing their power from clean energy.
The Ecotricity team is a strong advocate for solar energy across residential, commercial, and grid-scale projects, collaborating with over 80 solar partners. In their pursuit of a sustainable future, Ecotricity also encourages the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and in partnership with ChargeNet, they fund the ecoTEC YouTube channel, which has over 27K subscribers and receives up to 300,000 views per video.
Kevin Dang
IT Manager Go Rentals
GO believe they are radically changing the way rental car companies work.
As the IT Manager at GO Rentals, Kevin Dang leads the development and management of the company’s core software stack, which powers its rental operations. Under his guidance, GO Rentals has successfully streamlined the rental process and significantly enhanced the customer experience. Kevin’s expertise in building and optimizing technology solutions plays a crucial role in ensuring that GO Rentals remains at the forefront of innovation in the car rental industry.
GO Rentals have partnered with CarbonClick to help customers effortlessly reduce the environmental impact of their travel. They want to do something good for their local communities, but they are also aware that climate change is an issue that must be addressed globally. This is why they support the highest quality carbon offsetting projects both in New Zealand and internationally.
Rohit Anand
Managing Director Redstone Ventures
Creating Long-term Value for founders, investors & employees.
Rohit is the Managing Director at Redstone Ventures, an Investment & Advisory firm focused on Technology lead collaboration between NZ and Global markets.
A New Zealander of Indian Origin, Rohit has close to 25 years of experience as a Country Manager based in New Zealand – setting up and scaling large global multinationals in the NZ marketplace. A technology entrepreneur with a passion for trade & values aligned collaboration, Rohit’s vision for Redstone is to be the largest trading partner for NZ businesses via a combination of high impact investment & Joint Ventures in global markets.
