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CAMERON BAGRIE
Economist

Independent and unflinchingly direct, Cameron Bagrie is one of New Zealand’s most recognisable economic voices.

With more than two decades of experience analysing financial markets and government policy, Cameron has earned a reputation for cutting through the noise and delivering sharp, practical insights into the forces shaping the economy.

Cameron’s career includes over 18 years with the National Bank and ANZ, where he served as Chief Economist for 11.5 years. Under his leadership, ANZ’s economics team became the most trusted in the business and financial community, known for its robust, clear-eyed analysis of the New Zealand economy. Earlier in his career, he spent three and a half years at the New Zealand Treasury, contributing to national-level policy and forecasting.

Today, Cameron leads Bagrie Economics, a boutique research consultancy providing independent economic insight across business, government and the media. He remains a sought-after commentator, widely respected for his no-nonsense, jargon-free style and ability to make complex economic concepts understandable.

From inflation and interest rates to housing, global trends, and fiscal policy, Cameron brings a pragmatic, real-world lens to every topic- refusing to be boxed in by ideology and always focused on what the data really means.

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DUNCAN GARNER - Gala Dinner Speaker
Journalist & Podcaster

Duncan Garner is a prominent New Zealand broadcaster and journalist with more than two decades of experience across radio and television. Known for his direct interviewing style and sharp political commentary, he has hosted major current affairs programmes including The AM Show and drive-time radio on Today FM. Garner began his career as a political reporter, earning a reputation for breaking stories and holding leaders to account. In recent years he has launched independent digital platforms and podcasts, continuing to shape national conversations on politics, business and social issues with insight, energy and edge.

DOUG SECCOMBE
Managing Director APAC, Americold & Board Member, RWTA

Doug has been with Americold since 1995 and has deep expertise in the industry.

With a CPA background, Doug worked in Americold’s accounting and finance team before transitioning into operations in 1998. Doug has led Americold’s QSR, Transportation and Retail Operations in Australia and New Zealand. He has helped establish and drive forward a strong and successful culture of customer service, operational performance, and compliance.

Doug commenced as Americold’s Managing Director APAC in 2024.

He is also a board member of the Refrigerated Warehouse Transport Association of Australia (RWTA).

DON CLELAND
Professor of Process Engineering, Massey University

Don is semi-retired after 40 years at Massey University, most recently as Professor of Process Engineering. He has more than 40 years research, consultancy and training experience in refrigeration, heat pumping, design and optimisation, food processing and preservation, energy management and energy efficiency.

Don has significant experience in the US, the UK and Australia and has authored/co-authored more than 160 peer-reviewed scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings.

KATE SCOTT
Chief Executive Officer, Horticulture New Zealand

Kate Scott has been working in agribusiness for 20 years and has significant experience in resource management, environmental policy and planning and stakeholder engagement. Kate was a Nuffield scholar in 2018 and was a recipient of the Rabobank Australasian Emerging Leader award last year.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Geography & Political Science) degree from Victoria University. She completed the Leading Professional Service Firms programme at Harvard Business School and the Institute of Directors Governance Development Programme.