Overview.

At M.Aurelius Consulting, we believe that sustainability and ethical business are not just about compliance—they are about influence, strategy, and meaningful relationships.

Why “M.Aurelius”?

Our name is inspired by Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor whose values of wisdom, trust, and integrity shape our approach to creating sustainable impact. These same principles guide how we navigate ESG, sustainable finance, and strategic advisory—helping organizations build resilience, unlock long-term value and growth, and achieve their strategic objectives while aligning with global sustainability and investment frameworks. Our founder shares a personal connection to this philosophy—not only through his commitment to ethical business and sustainable development but also through his middle names, Marcus and Aurel.

In New Zealand, we strengthen our business, commercial acumen, and relationship management capabilities through a strategic partnership with TFCNZ Ltd. This collaboration leverages extensive C-suite experience across key industries, including construction and flooring, ensuring that businesses benefit from deep industry expertise, high-level stakeholder engagement, and market-driven insights.

What We Do: Our Expertise

• Strategic ESG & Sustainable Finance → Led ESG due diligence on €233.8M+ in managed assets, advising banks and financial institutions in Germany on CSRD/ESRS integration.

• Deal Advisory & Relationship Management → Advised private equity firms on ESG integration for €200M+ portfolios and worked alongside global policymakers and business leaders to navigate ESG risks and investment opportunities.

• Community Investment & Ethical Supply Chains → Spearheaded $4M NZD in community investment programs for The Warehouse Group and provided ethical supply chain strategy for operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (PACE Program), exploring alternative pathways for digital skills training and employment.

• ESG Due Diligence & Risk Management → Supported Uzin Utz South Pacific Ltd in launching its first sustainability report and advised Uzin Utz AG on ESG risk mitigation and sustainable business integration.

• Thought Leadership & Global Engagement → Featured speaker and panelist at APEC, Salzburg Global Seminar, and the Creative Bureaucracy Festival, contributing to global policy discussions on sustainability, diversity, and economic development.

Industry Recognition & Leadership

Alongside advisory work, our founder has contributed to policy discussions, global forums, and strategic leadership roles in business, sustainability, and economic development, including:

• Honorary New Zealand Representative – Federal Association for Economic Development & Foreign Trade (BWA)

• Founding Member, Rotary Club of Passport International District 1841, Germany -Community Impact & Grant Evaluations

• Non-Executive Director, Board of I’m Adopted – Global Adoption Advocacy & Policy Development
  

Selected Speaking Engagements & Fellowships

• APEC Multistakeholder Forum (2023) – Panelist on “Working Through a Just Transition”

• Creative Bureaucracy Festival (2022) – Speaker on “The Importance of Diversity in Public Policy”

• Salzburg Global Seminar (2022) – Fellow for "Creating Inclusive Communities & Social Entrepreneurship Policy"

• Asia-Europe Foundation (2018) – Delegate on Ethical Leadership & 12th ASEM Summit

Awards & Recognition

• Salzburg Global Seminar New Voices Fellow (2021-2022)

•  International Parliamentary Fellow, German Parliament (2022)

•  Semi-Finalist, Young New Zealander of the Year (2018)

•  Delegate, 12th ASEM Meeting on Ethical Leadership (2018)

•  Blues Award, University of Auckland – Community Impact Finalist (2018)

•  North Harbour Trust Award – Service to the Community (2018)