ITALY

Ann Clifford is New Zealand's Trade Commissioner and Consul-General based in Milan, responsible for facilitating and promoting trade and providing local support and connections for New Zealand businesses in Italy. 

 

Ann was previously NZTE’s Communications Director, with responsibility for global media relations, corporate and internal communications and crisis management in support of strategic change and New Zealand's reputation as a business partner.

 

Prior to joining NZTE, Ann worked as a journalist and had her own communications business for many years. She earlier worked in publishing, commissioning a non-fiction list and managing sales, marketing and customer service. 

 

Ann studied at Victoria University of Wellington, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Italian Literature and  Language.

 

Ann also serves as New Zealand’s Trade Commissioner to Turkey, and travels regularly to Istanbul from Milan.