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Summit 2023
Future Fit
23 - 25 May 2023
Blenheim, New Zealand
This year’s Summit will explore how our members and sector can not only survive but thrive through the disruptions of today, ready to take on the opportunities of tomorrow.
Whether it’s a worldwide pandemic, our changing climate, or regulatory reform, we stand ready to face the challenges with confidence.
The natural health product sector is the rising star in New Zealand’s value-added economy. By enabling bold and innovative solutions, collaborative and trusted networks, and an awareness of our broader social responsibilities, Summit 2023 will leave you future fit.
Registrations are open. If you would like any further information, please contact:
SUMMIT SPONSORS
Summit 2023
23 - 25 May 2023
Blenheim, New Zealand
Registrations are open. If you would like any further information, please contact:
Summit Sponsors
Summit 2023 Speakers
Jamie Fitzgerald
Master of Ceremonies
Proudly supported by GO Healthy
Proudly supported by GO Healthy
Jamie Fitzgerald
Jamie Fitzgerald is one of New Zealand’s most sought after keynote
speakers and management consultants due to his ability to translate
his inspiring and insightful stories and experiences into practical
business messages for teams and organisations.
Jamie has walked unaided to the South Pole, holds the world record
for rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, is a double New Zealand representative, fronts television documentaries
(First Crossings & Intrepid NZ) that have aired around the world, and is CEO of consultancy business, Inspiring
Performance.
Thomas Aarts
Managing Director
Nutrition Business Advisors
Nutrition Business Advisors
Thomas Aarts
Thomas Aarts is a senior advisor and thought leader in the $272 billion dollar Nutrition (natural/organic foods, supplements, natural personal care and LOHAS related companies) and Wellness Industry focusing on high-level strategic planning and business development.
He has more than 30 years experience in management consulting, M&A transactions, capital raising and strategic market research. Tom has managed the sale of many nutrition companies and has advised the CEOs of leading nutrition industry companies on their business and acquisition strategies, including GNC, Garden of Life, Reserveage, Martek, Nestlé, Bayer, Herbalife and Cargill.
Thomas joins the Summit courtesy of our Silver Partner Anagenix
Professor Lesley Braun
Global Director
Blackmores Institute
Professor Lesley Braun
Lesley Braun is the Global Director of the Blackmores Institute which facilitates education, research, and innovation in complementary medicine. She has won numerous awards for her work, authored best-selling textbooks, founded a peer-reviewed scientific journal, and is currently the editor-in-chief of FX Medicine, a popular podcast series.
Lesley is passionate about the role of diet, lifestyle, and complementary medicine approaches in healthcare and is a strong advocate for supporting women in STEM to become the new leaders of the future.
Lesley is passionate about the role of diet, lifestyle, and complementary medicine approaches in healthcare and is a strong advocate for supporting women in STEM to become the new leaders of the future.
Julie Bramley
Market Insights & Research Consultant
Circana
Julie Bramley
Julie Bramley is a Market Insights & Research Consultant at Circana NZ, where she excels at developing new ideas, commercial strategies, and thought leadership. With more than 18 years of experience in research roles within the media industry, Julie joined IRI (now Circana) in 2020 to bring her expertise and passion for consumer trends into the FMCG space.
Julie's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional work is evident in all aspects of her role at Circana, from leading research and strategy projects to providing valuable insights for clients.
Julie's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional work is evident in all aspects of her role at Circana, from leading research and strategy projects to providing valuable insights for clients.
Kimberley Bray
Chief Operating Officer
Keraplast
Keraplast
Kimberley Bray
As part of Keraplast Leadership, Kim has been instrumental in the company turn around. First as Marketing Manager developing new marketing strategies, now as COO transforming culture, operations and productivity. With qualifications in Health, Human Behaviour, Business, and Disruptive Innovation, and certifications in Leadership Coaching and Change Management, Kimberley provides an insightful approach to evolving customer demands, building resilience in business and developing high performing teams.
Kimberley has been recognised by The Asia-Pacific Health Forum for a standout contribution to healthcare, by Deloitte as a top young executives (2017), The Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Young Business Leader and was the Asia New Zealand Foundation delegate at APEC 2021.
Kimberley has been recognised by The Asia-Pacific Health Forum for a standout contribution to healthcare, by Deloitte as a top young executives (2017), The Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Young Business Leader and was the Asia New Zealand Foundation delegate at APEC 2021.
Chris James
Group Manager
Medsafe | Ministry of Health
Medsafe | Ministry of Health
Chris James
Group Manager
Medsafe | Ministry of Health
Medsafe | Ministry of Health
Sarah McGuinness
CEO/Founder
Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
Sarah McGuinness
Sarah McGuinness is a mental health champion and one of New Zealand’s leading workplace wellbeing experts.
Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in corporate wellbeing and behaviour change and has supported well-known organisations to improve the wellbeing of their people, including Sealord, the NHS, nib and Weta. She draws on her honours degree in psychology and degree in communication, training in health behaviour, fitness and facilitation, plus a 15+ year career in the corporate sector specialising in leadership and organisational development in Australia and New Zealand which included an award-winning program.
Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in corporate wellbeing and behaviour change and has supported well-known organisations to improve the wellbeing of their people, including Sealord, the NHS, nib and Weta. She draws on her honours degree in psychology and degree in communication, training in health behaviour, fitness and facilitation, plus a 15+ year career in the corporate sector specialising in leadership and organisational development in Australia and New Zealand which included an award-winning program.
Peter Rowe
Head of Export Credit
Te Tai Ōhanga – The Treasury
Te Tai Ōhanga – The Treasury
Peter Rowe
Peter is the Head of the New Zealand Export Credit team, which is New Zealand’s Export Credit Agency located within the Treasury. Peter is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Export Credit team, with a focus on its performance, strategy and partnerships with business, banks and other agencies. Peter has been with the Export Credit team for over 9 years, and prior to his current role led the client facing side of the team, working with exporters to address the risks and concerns that keep them awake at night.
Prior to joining the Export Credit team Peter spent the previous 10 years in banking working for banks in New Zealand and London, with a focus on project and export finance transactions.
Prior to joining the Export Credit team Peter spent the previous 10 years in banking working for banks in New Zealand and London, with a focus on project and export finance transactions.
Florence Van Dyke
Sustainability Lead
NZ Trade & Enterprise
NZ Trade & Enterprise
Florence Van Dyke
Florence is the Head of Sustainability at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and co-founder of Chia Sisters. Chia Sisters is a health beverage company based out of a solar-powered, Zero Carbon and B Corp certified juicer in Nelson, supplying cafes and supermarkets nationally and exporting to Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Florence is a Trustee and Co-Founder of Businesses for Climate Action. For her work in business and climate change, she is recognised on the Forbes 30 under 30 List and as an Edmund Hillary Fellow.
Florence is a lawyer by training, previously working at Bell Gully and for the United Nations. She spent 2022 studying a Masters at University of California, Berkeley specialising in sustainable food systems.
Florence is a lawyer by training, previously working at Bell Gully and for the United Nations. She spent 2022 studying a Masters at University of California, Berkeley specialising in sustainable food systems.
More speakers to be announced soon...
Programme
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Wednesday 24 May 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
MCC Coffee Cart
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Summit Welcome and Presentations
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Pre-Dinner Drinks
7:30 PM - Late
Dinner / Awards / Dancing
Thursday 25 May 2023
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Brenntag Breakfast / MCC Coffee Cart
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Plenary Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lonza CHI Networking Lunch
1:00 PM
Summit Closes
Industry Awards 2023
Winners will be announced at the GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner
More information to come…
Award Sponsors
Gala Dinner
Register
Full Registration (excluding GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner)
Early Bird Payment (incl GST)
Received by April 7 2023
$750 *
GMP Pharmaceuticals
Gala Dinner
Gala Ticket (incl GST)
$200
Extra guest(s) tickets for Alaron Welcome Function
Extra Function Ticket (incl GST)
$60
Full Registration (excluding GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner)
Early Bird Payment (incl GST)
Received by April 7 2023
$1,050*
GMP Pharmaceuticals
Gala Dinner
Gala Ticket (incl GST)
$220
Extra guest/s tickets for Alaron Welcome Function
Extra Function Ticket (incl GST)
$70
Accommodation
We have secured accommodation for our summit at Marlborough’s leading accommodation providers and all within walking distance of the Marlborough Events Centre.
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Venues
Wither Hills Winery
211 New Renwick Road Burleigh Blenheim
Alaron Welcome Function - Tuesday 23 May 2023
Marlborough Events Centre
42a Alfred Street Blenheim
Plenary Sessions - Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 August 2022
GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner & Awards Night - Wednesday 17 August 2022
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