Online event
Export your goods and services with the Australia and New Zealand FTAs
Monday 05 February at 2:00PM
Learn about the benefits of the Australia and New Zealand Free Trade Agreements that came into force on May 31, 2023 and how the opportunities that they bring can supercharge your international growth.
What you’ll learn
- explore the detail of the Free Trade Agreements
- how they can be used to benefit UK goods and services companies
- top tips from Export Champions who have successfully exported to these markets
Description
There are plenty of opportunities in Australia and New Zealand that your business can tap into. The best way of doing that is to start preparing the ground work for a successful export journey to these two markets, worth over £12 Billion in trade combined.
This workshop aims to provide practical advice to UK companies on how to best utilise the provisions and the opportunities in key sectors both Agreements have to offer, for a wider and positive impact on the British economy. It will also provide an opportunity to hear first-hand from Export Champions trading with these markets about their experience.
Speakers
Jacob Thundil
Founder and Inventor, Cocofina
Jacob was awarded an MBE for services to International Trade and Exports in the 2020 Birthday Honours lists. Jacob began his entrepreneurial journey from his kitchen back in 2005. Fast-forward a few years and he and his business partner, Manisha Solanki, appeared on the popular BBC show, Dragons Den in 2016. Their pitch, the most successful of the season, had all five dragons fighting for a piece of the Cocofina pie.
Today, Cocofina - The Coconut Experts boasts a range of 32 organic-certified products with 45% of their sales coming from exports across 28 countries worldwide.
Raj Theper
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Raj joined the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in 2020 following a career in the Private, Public and Charity Sectors. Prior to joining DBT, Raj worked in the Midlands with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, supporting businesses to develop and successfully execute their growth strategies.
Irina Shmakova
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Irina has worked in the private and public sectors, both in the UK and overseas. She has helped businesses of all sizes to develop their sales overseas, working across multiple sectors and markets.
With a particular interest in international market research, international communications and cultural awareness, Irina has led delegations of UK businesses on market visits and trade missions organised by Chambers of Commerce and DBT.