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| The Hon Richard Dalla-Riva MLC Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade |
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Richard Dalla-Riva MLC is the Victorian Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations and Manufacturing, Exports and Trade. Richard has held various Shadow Ministerial roles including Manufacturing and Export, Community Development, Innovation, Scrutiny of Government, Freedom of Information, Industry & State Development and Major Projects. A former Police Detective with Victoria Police Force, Minister Dalla-Riva also holds an Associate Diploma of Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Prior to entering politics, Richard worked in senior management roles within the manufacturing, disability, retail and international company sectors. Minister Dalla-Riva is the State Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region. |
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| David Thomas, CEO, Think Global Consulting ( Chair of ACBW 2012 Forum & Summit) |
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David Thomas is well known in Australia for his experience, credibility and passion for identifying, building and facilitating business and investment relationships between developed and emerging countries, and has led delegations to all of the four BRIC countries. As a Vice President of the Australia-China Business Council in NSW, a finalist in the Business Entrepreneur and Business Innovation categories for the Austcham Australia China Business Awards, and the Australian Thought Leader Expert of the Year in 2009, he is well positioned to chair ACBW Forum & Financial Services Summit and facilitate discussion on the opportunities for business, investment and trade matters. |
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| Lisa Goodhand, Director China Operations, China Blueprint Consultants ( Chair of ACBW 2012 Chinese Forum) |
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China Blueprint is an Australian consultancy facilitating business between Australia and China. Lisa focuses on all aspects of doing business with China, including advising on sourcing suitable manufacturers that meet Australian standards, exporting Australian goods to China, identifying potential acquisition opportunities in both Australia and China, undertaking market research, assisting in the set-up of China based ventures. Fluent in Mandarin with a good understanding of Chinese culture gained through living and studying in China, Lisa is equipped to offer expert guidance and support to companies doing business in China. |
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| Christian Edwards |
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Christian Edwards left a Masters in Journalism at the UTS Australian Centre for Independent Journalism to work as a Producer for the Online Media Group in 2000. He travelled to China where he spent almost seven years working in media and the arts. Before becoming the first Australian to join the China National Theatre Company （中国国家话剧团）in 2008, he wrote television series in Dalian (2002), ran the nightly 'Guangdong Report' for GDTV in Guangzhou (2003-2005) and was the Executive Publisher of China International Business magazine in Beijing (2006-2007). A fluent French and self-taught Mandarin speaker, Christian has written and consulted for Agence France Presse (AFP), the New Express Daily （新快报） and numerous international media and arts organisations. He is currently a Senior Correspondent for the Xinhua News Agency 新华社 ）and the newly launched CNC World and regularly consults on Shakespeare in Theatre and on contemporary Chinese media. He is the co-author of the recently published 'Reflections:
Asian leaders speak their minds' and lives in Sydney with wife Caroline and one year old daughter, Mathilde. |
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| Tom Parker, Director, Red Tape Consulting | |||
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Tom is a China specialist concentrating on helping others overcome cultural and business barriers when working or dealing with ‘China’. Tom’s long term engagement with China has resulted in an impressive Chinese network and the ability to enable business outcomes. A Mandarin speaker, he has worked in numerous organisations in China-focused program management, including; The Asialink Centre (Melbourne), Austrade (Beijing), Red Gate Gallery (Beijing) and as writer and reporter for the ABC in both China and Australia for Radio National’s Asia Pacific Program. Tom has managed programs and facilitated business and government partnerships in China for the City of Melbourne including raising the profile of the Melbourne-Tianjin Sister City relationship. In 2007, Tom was keynote speaker at the CPA China Summit.
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| David Chu, Managing Partner, Shinewing Chadwick, Director of Australia China Business Council | |||
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David is attuned to the Asian listed company market, international taxation issues, corporate regulations and various stock exchange requirements and is highly regarded in the market place. David has an extensive network that supports his cross-border corporate activities involving Australian and Asian companies. This network allows for the identification of venture partners, resolution of internal management issues and fast tracking investment activities. |
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| John Rashleigh, Chairman, Australia Business Forum |
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Mr Rashleigh is Managing Director of Navy Health Ltd and has held his current position since he joined the company in July 1999. He has over 30 years experience in the Health Industry embracing health insurance, private hospitals and aged care facilities. He is a director and Acting Chairman of the Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) and President of the Health Insurance Restricted Membership Association of Australia (HIRMAA) and Chairman of the Australian Business Forum. He is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. |
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| Stephen O'Rourke: former Managing Director/CEO of Murray Goulburn Cooperative Co Ltd |
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Stephen worked for Murray Goulburn for 24 years, the last 13 years as MD/CEO before retiring in July 2011. Murray Goulburn (MG) is Australia's largest dairy products manufacturer and marketer, processing 3 billion litres of milk and generating $2.5 billion of revenue annually. MG exports an extensive range of dairy products from specialty food ingredients under the MG brand, to Foodservice and Retail consumer products under various brands including " Devondale " one of Australia's leading consumer brands. MG has established markets in over 100 countries including China, where Stephen took a direct and active role in developing the market from his first visit in 1991 until his retirement in 2011.Stephen maintains a passion for the Chinese market and is now providing general advisory services to Australian and Chinese companies looking to establish business relations." |
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| Ken Tay, Head of China Desk, HSBC Bank Australia |
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Ken Tay is the Head of China Desk for HSBC Bank Australia. In his role, Ken assists Australian businesses that trade and/or invest in China by leveraging HSBC's extensive presence and knowledge of China. |
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| Paul Fawcett, Senior BDM, Global Trade, HSBC |
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Paul Fawcett is Senior Business Development Manager, Global Trade and Receivables Finance, for HSBC Bank Australia, based in Melbourne. Paul was, until recently, Senior Vice President with HSBC’s trade operations in Hong Kong, where he worked extensively on RMB trade transactions during the move by China to internationalise its currency. Hong Kong continues to be the largest offshore market for cross-border RMB, and HSBC is at the forefront of developments as the largest bank in Hong Kong, and the largest international bank in China. |
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| Julia Gong, Director, Confucius Institute |
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Julia Gong is currently Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne. She joined the Institute in 2007 as a lecturer at the Confucius Institute and later held the position of Manager of Academic and Business Programs for two years. She developed the syllabus for the business Chinese language programs and was one of the designers and instructors for the Institute’s Corporate Cross-cultural Training Program. |
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| Jiaming(Jamie)Pi, Foreign Exchange Consultant,Western Union Business Solutions |
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Jamie has a Bachelor of Business majoring in international trade, and a wealth of experience in foreign exchange and business banking. Prior to joining Western Union Business Solutions, Jamie spent time in Germany helping a local firm engage Chinese projects. Jamie is also involved in the Australian Football League where he helps the AFL to engage Chinese audiences both abroad and in Australia. |
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