International Trade, Government Relations and Economic Development Experts.

Strategic advice to business and government both in
New Zealand and internationally

About Jacobi Consulting

Jacobi Consulting offers strategic advice to business and government clients, in both New Zealand and internationally, in the fields of international trade, government relations and economic development.

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Our Expert Consultants

Stephen Jacobi

Managing Director

Principal Stephen Jacobi is a former diplomat, policy adviser and industry association CEO. Stephen is a well known media and public commentator on trade and economic issues in New Zealand. Stephen serves as Executive Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum and as Executive Director and Alternate Member of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). He is a former Executive Director of the NZ US Council and the NZ China Council.

Glen Candy

Project Manager (Business engagement)

Glen is a communications freelancer with broad experience of working with businesses, government agencies, local government and not-for-profits. He has also spent nearly two decades supporting exporters from diverse sectors.

Glen supported the ABAC New Zealand team during 2021.

Simon Le Quesne

Business Consultant

Simon currently works with Jacobi Consulting as Associate Director of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum. With a MA in International Relations, and diplomatic and business experience, Simon provides international trade and government advisory services.

Our Services

Insight into global economic developments

Jacobi Consulting keeps close watch on all major global economic and policy…

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Public presentation of key trends and opportunities

Stephen Jacobi is a well-known and frequent public commentator on…

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Building strategy and action

Drawing on multiple information sources and rich experiences in both…

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Enhancing governance

Stephen Jacobi is an accredited director with experience in a number of…

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Principal Clients

Formally established in May 2007 as a successor to the former NZ Trade Liberalisation Network. NZIBF brings together senior business leaders to provide leadership towards the goal of greater international engagement.

The New Zealand International Business Forum
NZBIF

Independent high-level group of business people drawn from the private sector to advise leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on priority issues for business in the region.

The APEC Business Advisory Council
ABAC