About Us

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand is a non-profit member-based organization that works to stimulate, facilitate, and foster economic and trade relations between Italy and New Zealand.

The Chamber has been up and running since July 2000 thanks to the support of our valuable members and the many volunteers that made, and still make, the Chamber what it is right now!

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OUR MISSION

To promote the Italianità and the Made in Italy by supporting Italians seeking to do business with New Zealanders as well as New Zealanders seeking to do business with Italians.

WHAT WE DO

Provide information to and support Italian businesses looking to establish or expand here in New Zealand

Organize and participate in different business and networking events to promote the Italianità

Promote members and members' activities throughout our extensive network of contacts

Keep our members and subscribers up to date about business opportunities and other important news

Offer different types of services

WHO WE ARE

The Chamber is built on the support of many who are passionate about New Zealand-Italy connections like our members and volunteers.

Our Council comprises a talented group of Italians and New Zealanders based in New Zealand with an high standard of professionalism and integrity that operates in accordance with our Statement of Values & Code of Conduct and our Constitution.

Admir Mullaaliu

President

An experienced commercial brand development manager, Admir has held positions as Hotel General Manager for various 5 star hotels and as National Brand Ambassador for Italian premium beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro and was previously Chambers’ Vice President – Auckland.

Admir studied Political Science at Pavia University before moving to New Zealand continuing his studies at Auckland University and Hospitality Management with Hospitality Standards Institute.

Admir represents and leads the Chamber in achieving its mission: to strengthen the economic relationship between Italy and New Zealand. In his mission, the President is helped by the Council and Secretary-General. The council is made of three Vice Presidents (one for each main geographic area) and six Councillors, all with a long experience and deep knowledge in sectors that are key for the aims of the Chamber.

COUNCILLORS

Francesco Petrilli

Auckland Vice President

Flavia Spena

Councilor

Giuliana Petronelli

Councilor

Ricardo Deiana

Treasurer

Alex Campbell

Councilor

Antonio Monteleone

Councilor

THE ITALIAN TEAM

To top up the expertise offered by the New Zealand team as well as to ensure continuity of service for the Italian companies interested in the New Zealand market, the ICCNZ can also count on the support of Law. Francesco Mambrini.

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PRESIDENT: ADMIR MULLAALIU

Admir Mullaaliu

President

An experienced commercial brand development manager, Admir has held positions as Hotel General Manager for various 5-star hotels and as National Brand Ambassador for Italian premium beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro and was previously Chambers’ Vice President – Auckland.

Admir studied Political Science at Pavia University before moving to New Zealand continuing his studies at Auckland University and Hospitality Management with Hospitality Standards Institute.

Admir represents and leads the Chamber in achieving its mission: to strengthen the economic relationship between Italy and New Zealand. In his mission, the President is helped by the Council and Secretary-General. The council is made of three Vice Presidents (one for each main geographic area) and six Councillors, all with a long experience and deep knowledge in sectors that are key for the aims of the Chamber.

COUNCILLORS

Francesco Petrilli

Auckland Vice President

Ricardo Deiana

Treasurer

Alex Campbell

Councilor

Flavia Spena

Councilor

Giuliana Petronelli

Councilor

Antonio Monteleone

Councilor

THE ITALIAN TEAM

Avv. Francesco Mambrini

Italian Support

To top up the expertise offered by the New Zealand team as well as to ensure continuity of service for the Italian companies interested in the New Zealand market, the ICCNZ can also count on the support of Law. Francesco Mambrini (on the left).

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