Innovate to Elevate:
Innovation and Growth in a Challenging Market
On 1st April we hosted our CT Collective, Innovate to Elevate breakfast event at the beautiful QT Auckland hotel. We dove into the power of innovation and growth in today’s challenging market. From navigating economic shifts to scaling in tough environments, this event was designed to leave you inspired, scroll on to dive into the content — and get ready to elevate your thinking.
Kelly Eckhold, Chief Economist at Westpac
Kelly provided a detailed market update, focusing on the economic outlook for New Zealand and the SME sector over the next 12-18 months. From business sentiment to the emerging opportunities, this session shed light on the key trends and strategies businesses like yours can use to thrive in the changing economic environment.
Jason Hewitt, General Manager Buying at JB Hi-Fi
Christine Gallagher, National Manager Fulfillment at JB Hi-Fi
We heard from Corporate Traveller customer JB Hi-Fi, who shared their inspiring journey of achieving rapid growth, in a tough retail environment. Despite challenging market conditions, their story highlights how businesses can adapt, innovate, and succeed—something we can all relate to right now.