RSM & ANZ: Food & Beverage Finance Update

RSM in Sydney and ANZ Emerging Corporate are hosting a Food & Beverage Finance Update. Join them on Thursday 11 April for a discussion on the current financial landscape with short presentations from guest speakers and an interactive Q&A session.

The evening will feature:

  • An Economic Update covering the latest market movements and insights, as well as F&B specific commentary from recent research and announcements;
  • a presentation covering issues impacting all parts of the FBA supply chain, including farmers, agribusinesses and stakeholders across all subsectors; and
  • a broader discussion regarding investment into F&B companies, what potential investors are attracted to, and current trends being seen in this market.

 Speakers will include:

  • Devika Shivadekar, RSM Australia Economist
  • Michael Whitehead, Head of Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Insights, ANZ
  • Nitay-Yair Levi, Founder and Managing Director, Koenig Heritage

RSVP here by 1 April. Registrations are limited. 

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