HOBSON LEAVY is delighted to announce the appointment of Joerg Schmidt as Chief Executive Officer of the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Inc. (GNZCC).
Joerg is a highly accomplished global commercial leader, bringing experience across CEO, Director and CFO roles. He has led large teams, delivered complex transformations, and driven strategic growth in high‑performance, international environments.
He brings deep expertise in global market operations, distributor networks and cross‑border partnerships. Joerg has also built strong relationships with governments, dealer networks, boards, industry bodies and multinational executives across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Asia through his senior leadership roles with Mercedes‑Benz and Daimler.
Please join us in congratulating Joerg on his appointment.








