About us

Your partner
in market expansion

Who we are

At Consentrade International, we specialize in helping your businesses successfully enter or scale in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Our name reflects our core expertise:

  • Consulting services – Providing expert guidance to building your commercial presence.
  • Engineered to market – Crafting tailored strategies that align with your market demands.
  • Trading expertise – Leveraging extensive international industry knowledge to facilitate seamless trade operations.
  • International market expansions – Assisting businesses in extending their reach across global markets.
Our expertise

With over 17 years of experience in American, Swiss and French industrial companies we have served a multiple of different challenging industries such as:

  • Technology & software solutions
  • Professional services & consulting
  • Healthcare & medical services
  • Clean energy & sustainability
  • Financial services & fintech

Our cross-sector expertise allows us to bridge the gap between your businesses and Australian and New Zealand opportunities, ensuring a smooth, profitable expansion process.

Services

Engineered for success

We provide end-to-end market solutions to support your businesses growth across all sectors.

Market entry consultation

  • Market research and opportunity assessment
  • Go-to-market strategy development
  • Competitive analysis
  • Route-to-market planning
  • Distribution and partner identification
  • Business case validation

Interim business development & sales leadership

  • Commercial strategy and mentoring
  • Sales management
  • Business development Management
  • Sales strategy development
  • Key account management
  • Distributor & mulit-channel development
  • Customer acquisition
  • Salesfunnel management

Company establishment & business support

  • Company incorporation
  • Registered agency and address
  • Tax registrations
  • Banking assistance
  • Local administration
  • Office setup
  • Regulatory guidance

Interim business development & sales leadership

Need experienced commercial leadership without hiring a full-time executive? We provide flexible interim commercial management, sales management and business development services.

Whether your organization requires support for a product launch, market expansion, restructuring or temporary leadership, we integrate with your team and deliver immediate commercial value.

Company establishment & business support

Expanding your business means more than just market strategy – it requires the right infrastructure. We support companies in setting up their offices, operational facilities, service centers, and local teams to ensure smooth operations from day one. Our expertise helps you navigate location selection, facility setup, compliance, and workforce recruitment, so your Australian or New Zealand subsidiary is built for long-term success.

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Who we serve

Supporting businesses with commercial growth
market entry and expansion

Expanding into a new market isn’t just about setting up a business: It’s about finding the right opportunities, building the right relationships, and turning them into commercial results.

Imagine an Australian business ready to expand into a new region or customer segment. They may have a strong product and an established customer base, but need a clear commercial strategy, new channels or experienced sales leadership to take the next step. We work alongside management to identify opportunities, develop the route to market and execute the sales strategy.

Or consider an international manufacturer or technology company looking to establish a foothold in Australia. They need to understand the market, identify the right customers and partners, build a local pipeline and start generating revenue. We provide the local market knowledge, commercial strategy and hands-on sales support to turn market potential into real opportunities.

Our expertise and experience spans sectors where knowledge, complex sales and strong commercial relationships are critical, including:

  • Advanced manufacturing & engineering
  • Technology, automation & robotics
  • Energy & renewables
  • Building products & construction technology
  • Medical & industrial technology
  • Automotive & aerospace
  • Specialised B2B products and services

Our support can range from commercial strategy and market assessment to interim sales leadership and hands-on market entry.

Let’s discuss your industry

Why Australia and New Zealand?

Thriving
markets for
real expansion

Why do leading companies choose Australia and New Zealand for expansion? It’s not just the stunning landscapes or high quality of life – these markets are powerhouses for innovation, business growth, and international trade.

  • Countries where government-backed incentives and tax benefits help reduce your costs.
  • Where a highly skilled workforce that’s trained in world-class education systems drives your business forward.
  • Where strategic trade agreements and time zone advantages open doors to Asia-Pacific markets, making Australia and New Zealand the perfect springboard for regional expansion.

For international businesses, Australia and New Zealand offer a unique combination of financial incentives, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly environments:

  • Financial incentives – R&D tax credits, government grants, innovation funding, and sector-specific support programs.
  • Skilled workforce – A highly educated talent pool with strong expertise across technology, finance, professional services, and emerging industries.
  • Strategic location – The gateway to the fast-growing Asia-Pacific market, offering immense trade opportunities and favorable time zones.
  • Ease of business – Stable economies, strong IP protections, transparent regulatory frameworks, and policies designed to attract foreign investment.

We don’t just help you set up in Australia and New Zealand, we strategically position your business for success in markets built for global enterprise.

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Testimonials

I have worked with great satisfaction with Peter on a project within Gevasol, where we digitized the results of quality control. What started as an open wish—to directly register analog measurement results digitally with specific batch numbers and expand memory capacity—was transformed by Peter into a complete, functional solution.

He developed, specified, and implemented a software and hardware combination suitable for all generations of instrumentation. Thanks to his approach, all quality control stations are now universally applicable, featuring a "Poka-Yoke" barcode structure. Moreover, not only are all measurement data stored in a central database, but the software itself is as well. This allows software updates to be deployed instantly to all instruments, regardless of their location worldwide.

Beyond his technical expertise and problem-solving skills, I especially appreciate his structured approach and ability to translate an abstract need into a concrete and effective system. I highly recommend Peter for complex technical projects where innovation and pragmatic implementation must go hand in hand.

~ Eli Hermon
Gevasol

During the "Green Transport Delta" project, I worked closely with Peter, who provided us with valuable advice to ensure the quality of newly developed battery packs on the demonstration production line at VDL Nedcar. Peter proved to be invaluable due to his technical expertise and his ability to quickly and effectively implement solutions within a project environment.

He not only advised on the right equipment but also ensured that these solutions were seamlessly integrated into the production processes, allowing us to maintain quality and consistency. Peter’s pragmatic approach and solution-oriented mindset enabled us to efficiently achieve the project goals.

Peter is a highly valuable advisor who applies his knowledge directly to create practical, workable solutions in complex project environments. I wholeheartedly recommend him for (technical) challenges in project consulting and process optimization.

~ Dion Peters
VDL Nedcar

I have had the pleasure of working with Peter Verkerk, whose consultancy was instrumental in making the quality control process at Neways Cable and Wire Solutions more efficient. Our collaboration arose due to increasing demand for higher production volumes, where the speed of quality control had become a bottleneck. The extremely stringent testing requirements specified by ASML, along with the associated methodology, posed a major challenge.
What set Peter apart was his ability to critically challenge this methodology. Through in-depth theoretical and practical substantiation, he convincingly demonstrated that an alternative testing method could ensure the same level of quality. This almost academically supported argument, combined with constructive discussions, was key to gaining approval for a more efficient testing procedure.

Thanks to Peter’s proposed approach, Neways Cable and Wire Solutions can now meet increased production demands without requiring major modifications to the production environment. Additionally, he provided the right instrumentation and new appendages to execute these tests effectively.

Without his expertise and well-founded approach, challenging these testing requirements would not have been successful. I highly recommend Peter for complex quality and process optimization challenges where theoretical validation and practical implementation must go hand in hand.

~ Nick Kerkhofs
Neways Cable and Wire solutions BV

I have had the opportunity to work with Peter, where he managed several complex projects that required tailor-made solutions each time. These projects were always ‘one-off’ and demanded a “first time right” approach, which Peter consistently executed with excellence.

What I particularly appreciate in our collaboration is Peter's ability to quickly and effectively find the right solutions for these unique challenges. He not only possesses the technical expertise but also the pragmatic insight to complete projects smoothly and with great attention to detail. Our collaboration was always highly constructive, fostering a true partnership that made delivering high-quality solutions to fully satisfy the customer remarkably easy.

I highly recommend Peter for any situation requiring complex, customized solutions and precision. His professional approach and excellent communication make him a valuable partner.

~ Merijn van Mourik
Owner, Millro B.V.

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your success

Why do leading companies choose Australia and New Zealand for expansion? It’s not just the stunning landscapes or high quality of life, these markets are powerhouses for innovation, business growth, and international opportunity.