Understand the opportunity and manage your risk in China
Catch the next wave of growth.
With a focus on Asia’s new economy, KPLC Partners works with business owners, management teams and fund managers to help your business achieve more in Asia.
D2C brands, start-ups, venture capital and technology eco-systems in Asia are all thriving. Consumer behaviours are changing, new companies and business models are emerging. The next decade will be a period of disruption and opportunity.
We strive to give you the knowledge to make smart choices, the confidence to act and we bring relationships that improve the likelihood of success.
Meet the Team
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Kevin Parish
PARTNER
Kevin has worked all over the world including seven years in Asia.
He was New Zealand’s Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2015 then became the founding CEO of Primary Collaboration NZ (PCNZ) through until 2019. He has assisted more than thirteen companies establish operations, recruit staff and develop business in China. He has also led the NZ Food Basket, an online D2C e-commerce marketplace and is a Te Hono alumni.
Kevin is based in Christchurch and loves skiing fast on icy groomer runs at Mt Hutt.
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Liam Corkery
PARTNER
Liam spent thirteen years in Asia where he worked with commodity exporters, consumer brands, tech backed start-ups that were growing in Asia and with foreign companies or funds that were actively investing in New Zealand.
He was an Investment Manager in Singapore, New Zealand’s Trade Commissioner in Taiwan and then New Zealand’s Trade Commissioner and Commercial Counsellor in Beijing through until the end of 2018.
He obtained a Global Executive MBA from the University of Southern California and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and since returning to NZ has worked in venture capital and he lectures part-time on Global Business to the Auckland Universirty MBA programme. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at his kids Primary School and loves to get out fishing on the Hauraki Gulf when conditions allow.
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Ron Butt
PARTNER
Originally from Hong Kong, Ron spent 15 years with Comvita as their GM - Asia and other Direct to Consumer marketing roles.
He championed Comvita’s premium brand positioning in Asia. Ron brings to KPLC his understanding of the Asian consumer market and knowledge of business building strategies.
Ron was previously a member of the Industry Advisory Panel to New Zealand’s High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge.
Ron is based in Tauranga and loves classical music, golf & working with young people to see them flourish.
“Foreign companies operating in Asia typically see opportunities late, or struggle to calibrate their risks. This means they can easily miss a moment.
With our networks and partnerships we help companies understand, build the confidence, and secure the resources necessary to be more ambitious.”
— Liam Corkery - KPLC Partners Co-founder