Andrew Carpenter

Background

About Andrew Carpenter

Principal Advisor-Investor Relations I match qualified foreign investors and businesses with international and domestic investment-ready businesses and opportunities in Auckland. Specialising in hotels, big-box retail, modular housing and the green economy, I get to know your business needs and sector so that I can offer you a bespoke service – for instance, introducing you to planners or service providers, or sourcing research data to justify business cases. A passionate advocate for Auckland and New Zealand, I am a strategic and lateral thinker with a personable and empathetic style. Working within a team of investment specialists, I help demystify the complexities of landing in a foreign market and smoothing your transition to the local business ecosystem. Graduating from the University of Auckland, I first entered the private sector, and built up a two-decade career through managerial roles in global branding, domestic and international marketing, retail, business strategy and international trade and relations. I joined Auckland Unlimited in 2016 after two years in the investment team at Wellington’s economic development agency. INVEST AUCKLAND The people and resources to help you set up or find new business opportunities in the thriving Auckland economy. We are your dedicated investment team at Auckland Council’s economic development agency – Auckland Unlimited. With an established ecosystem of consultants and government agencies, we will give you the knowledge and insights to help you assess opportunities and get started. We can also connect you with the support you need in regulatory compliance, business consulting, marketing, logistics, or securing well-located commercial space. WHY AUCKLAND? Urban, inclusive and diverse, Auckland is an innovation hub of Asia-Pacific and the economic centre of New Zealand. Opportunities in a fast-growing economy Strategically located for Asia-Pacific Connected to the world Any easy place to do business A culture of innovation A skilled and stable workforce WE WORK WITH: INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS OFFSHORE COMPANIES INVESTOR MIGRANTS BUSINESS OWNERS FUND MANAGERS PROFESSIONAL VENTURE CAPITALISTS SUPPLIERS OUR SERVICES: • Business case development • Labour market and talent analysis • Property solutions • Aftercare support • Networking Email me andrew.carpenter@aucklandnz.com