China's Vice-Minister of Commerce, NZ Embassy Washington, September 2018
Scott Miller
Senior Adviser, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC Chairman, WTO Working Group, the (U.S.) National Foreign Trade Council, 2001-2012
Ambassador Groser has built effective relationships with business and political leaders around the globe. He doesn’t merely know everyone who’s anyone in trade policy—he’s likely to have worked with them to solve a difficult problem or two. Consequently, his experience and judgment are without peer. Ambassador Groser combines deep knowledge of the policymaking craft with genuine insight into the human side of international affairs. Whatever my task, I’d want him on my team.
Douglas Irwin
John French Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College, author of Clashing over Commerce: A History of US Trade Policy
Tim Groser has earned a worldwide reputation as a man of solid integrity and keen insight. He has a wealth of government experience and has represented New Zealand with distinction on the world stage, both as a lead negotiator at the WTO and as ambassador to the United States. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the politics and economics of world trade and I never fail to learn from him. He is sure to be an asset to any organization trying to navigate its way through the increasingly tangled web of world trade today.
Alejandro Jara
WTO Deputy Director General (2005-2013) Ambassador of Chile to WTO (2000-5) Director General for International Economic Rélations - Chile (1994 - 2000)
Tim Groser’s knowledge and experience in trade policy is unsurpassed. He is an engaging and gifted public speaker, able to communicate complex ideas to any audience in the most enjoyable manner.
Hon Todd Stern
President Obama’s Special Envoy for Climate Change 2009-2016
While my dealings with the Hon. Tim Groser have been in the field of climate change, rather than trade, they are more than relevant, because Tim was one of the very smartest, toughest, most strategically and tactically adept ministers I worked with in my years as the US Special Envoy for Climate Change. He has a rare ability to cut through the noise and get to the heart of a problem, then think through a strategy and tactical plan to manage it. Add to that a combination of toughness and creativity in execution, and you have a rare package.
Gita Wirjawan
Trade Minister of Indonesia 2011-14 Chair, Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board 2009-2012 Candidate for the Presidency of Indonesia 2014.
“I have known Tim for many years and ever since we met for the first time, we have looked at issues of locale, regionalism, and internationalism as counterparts, peers, partners and most importantly as friends. His depth of knowledge and experience, plus a sheer ability to look at matters from the other side have made him one of very few problem solvers that I have known in a very long time. This very understanding was exactly what multilateralism needed and served as capital for everyone to approach a resolution in everyone’s subsequent endeavour.
Jay Timmons
President and CEO National Association of Manufacturers (United States)
“Tim Groser is a problem solver who possesses an unmatched understanding of the forces and players at work in the modern global economy. Through the years, manufacturers have benefitted from his frank advice and cleared-eyed analysis. Any business or group hoping to demystify the complexities of the economic landscape will find an invaluable resource and trusted advisor in Tim.”