About Us

Letizia Columbano Green,

has built upon her successful professional career as a scientist and senior manager. As former Secretary General of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand, she has significant experience in promoting trade relations and providing member services. She has been involved in promoting bilateral trade between New Zealand and Italy, setting up breakfasts/meetings. Facilitating contacts and logistic during Fieldays. Maintained good relationship with Embassy of Italy in New Zealand , New Zealand Embassy in Rome and NZTE, Italian Chambers in Australia, ICE (equivalent of NZTE). Before that she worked for 23 years as a Senior scientist in Cytogenetics (the last few years as second in charge of the laboratory) and represented New Zealand on the Human Genetics Society of Australasia as the assessor of laboratory standard.
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Stefano Mazza,

has a long track record in international trade and the development of new markets in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean area. Given his professional background in the field of international trade and logistics, acquired in the course of over 10 years work experience in France and Italy, his language skills (fluent French, Italian and English) and familiarity with European and Mediterranean markets gives the tools and important insights for successfully positioning New Zealand’s many world class products and services on international markets. Equipped with a degree in Organizational Psychology from the University of Padua (Italy), he has an in-depth understanding of the organisational and cultural challenges facing SMEs when adapting to the demands of international trade.
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Genny Ciotti,

has accumulated wide-ranging experience in various fields of law. Upon graduation from the University of Bologna (Italy), she successfully obtained her professional ability to practise law. At her first law firm in Italy she preeminently developed a knowledge of all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including divorces, domestic violence, relationship property, contracting out and settlement agreements, child support, personal and property rights. Her next move was to the UK, where she gained experience in the field of Immigration law and related practical issues. When she returned to Italy she focused primarily in commercial and civil litigation, dealing with contract preparation and disputes, debt recovery, property and lease disputes. She also gained experience in employment law and insurance disputes, including employment agreements, drafting, disciplinary procedures, mediation and negotiation.
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