The APEC Business Advisory Council was established in 1995 by APEC economic leaders. The group is made up of up to three members of the private sector from each economy.

New Zealand’s ABAC members were appointed by John Key and represent a range of business sectors within the New Zealand business community. For more information on New Zealand’s ABAC team visit the NZ International Business Forum website.

The 2011 New Zealand ABAC members are:

Gary Judd

Chairman
ASB Bank

Maxine Simmons

BioCatalyst Ltd

Tony Nowell

Founding Director
Valadenz Limited

Read the student snapshot on Tony Nowell

Stephen Jacobi (alternate member)

Senior Policy Adviser
Jacobi Consulting

Read the student snapshot on Stephen Jacobi

For a full list of ABAC members, representing all of the APEC economies, and for more information on the work of ABAC visit www.abaconline.org.