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…
Public presentation of key trends and opportunities
Stephen Jacobi is a well-known and frequent public commentator on…
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
A business-led initiative, designed to capture the ideas, vision and energy of private sector leaders in the relationship.
The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
ANZLF
Latest Comments
ADDRESS TO THE NZ APPLES AND PEARS CONFERENCE – 30 JULY 2024
GEO-POLITICAL, TRADE AND CONSUMER UPDATE STEPHEN JACOBI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NZ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM Introduction Thanks to the team at NZ...
NEW TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND LEADERSHIP FORUM
Media release, 2 April 2024 The New Zealand Co-Chair of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF), Greg Lowe, welcomes the appointment of...
Resilient supply chains – yesterday, today and tomorrow – published by Hinrich Foundation, Singapore, January 2024
By Stephen Jacobi History has much to teach us about the way trade contributes to prosperity through the movement of goods, services, people, and...
Todd McClay – your trade mission, should you decide to accept it – published by Newsroom, December 2023
By Stephen Jacobi “Twas the week before Christmas, When all through the house Not a creature was stirring, Except busy trade officials … ‘Tis the...
Eyes opened during India visit – published by Newsroom, September 2023
By Stephen Jacobi[1] Stephen Jacobi reports on the recent business delegation to India Every country has its contrasts and a subcontinent of 1.4...
Crunch time for CPTPP – published by NZ Herald, August 2023
By Stephen Jacobi, Executive Director, NZ International Business Forum. Following the Ministers’ meeting in Auckland, what is the outlook for CPTPP...