Meet Our Management Team

Annette Azuma
(BA, BCom., CA)

Background

Annette Azuma has been with Staples Rodway since May 1996. An Associate Director within Business Advisory & Assurance, Annette is responsible for the compliance and consulting work of a diverse range of clients including high wealth Japanese investors, local Japanese business people and New Zealand companies taking their businesses to Japan.

Specialist Areas

Annette has an excellent knowledge of Japanese language and culture having spent 2 years in Japan including a year studying Japanese and Commerce at Kyoto Commercial University. Annette has had considerable involvement in Japanese Consulate functions in both Chicago and Auckland during her husband’s postings, providing valuable experience in Japanese protocol. Annette holds memberships with:

New Zealand Japan Business Council (Executive Board Member)
Japanese Society of Auckland
NZ Japan Friendship Association

Personal Interests

Family, food, fashion, fitness and travel.
annette.azuma@staplesrodway.com
Phone: +64 9 309 0463

Annette has significant experience in :

  • Baker Tilly Japan Secondment 2004
  • Sarbanes Oxley Audits – Tokyo/Osaka
  • New Zealand Trade Mission to Japan (Food & Beverage) 2005
  • New Zealand Trade Mission to Japan (IT) 2007
  • Kiwisaver Presentations to Institute of NZ Chartered Accountants 2008
  • Presentations to Trade Delegations On Business in Japan
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