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Peter Arkell
Membership Portfolio
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Peter Arkell is the Managing Director
of Swann Global's Asia operations. Swann Global is an
international executive search firm, founded in Melbourne in 1993
and, while its capability has been demonstrated across the breadth
of industry, its special focus is the mining, metals and energy
sectors. Peter first came to China in 1996, and has chosen to live
here since 2004. In many respects, he calls Shanghai home, where
his China head office is located. He is an active member of the
international business community in China, being a Member of the
Board of Directors of the AustCham Shanghai since 2008. He is also
a member and sustaining sponsor of the Global Mining Association of
China (GMAC), and founding Chairman of the Oriental Mining Club.
Melbourne is Peter's hometown and he supports the Demons whenever
he is within range of the MCG; while abroad he makes do with AFL
broadcasts on the Australia Network. Having seen their last
premiership in 1964, the desire beats true for their next flag.
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Kim
Gilliland
Industry Committees Portfolio
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Kim Gilliland is CEO China, Which Property. Kim has
extensive professional networks and a comprehensive knowledge of
the China market, having lived in Beijing and Shanghai since 2008.
Kim was AustCham Shanghai's interim Executive Director in 2010, and
previously Sales Director Greater China, Media Monitors. Prior to
arriving in China, Kim worked in the media and communications
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David Keir
Chair &
Finance Portfolio
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David is President and Founder of
Dash Brands, a multi-brand quick service restaurant company based
in Shanghai. The company has the operating rights for major
Australian and international brands including Subway, Domino's,
Gloria Jean's Coffees and
Boost Juice Bars. Dash Brands operates 75 corporate and
franchisee owned restaurants in Shanghai, Jiangsu and
Beijing. David has been an active member of AustCham Shanghai
since 2007, and brings to the Chamber 17 years experience in China
as a corporate finance advisor and business leader.
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Peter Kinnane
Events
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Managing Director of Off-Site
Connections Event Management established in Australia in 1995.
After successfully producing events for Chinese clients in
Australia for 10 years, Peter opened
an office in Shanghai in 2005 and has been living fulltime in
Shanghai since March 2009. With over 25 years experience in the
events industry, Peter hopes to add value to the events portfolio
through both the business and social aspects of the chamber. |
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Dr
Ben Lyons
Marketing Portfolio
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Ben is Marketing Director, Dulwich College Management
and has been in China since 1997 when he first arrived as a Chinese
language and literature undergraduate. Ben brings a diverse
background and China experience to the Chamber studying and working
in Nanjing, Xi'an, Beijing, and Shanghai. Ben previously worked in
the education, fashion, agriculture and media industries in China
with the Financial Times (UK), the Australian wool industry and the
University of Queensland. Ben has a PhD in Economics (UQ) and is an
alumni of the Australia-China Council Young Business Scholar
programme. He is currently the Director of Marketing &
Communications for the Dulwich College group of schools & the
Byron Education group in China and Korea. Ben is keen to
further promote the cause of the Australian business community in
Shanghai. |
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Tim Lyons
Vice-Chair, Corporate Social Responsibility Portfolio
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Executive Director of
Manage China, Tim has been in China for six years and
prior to that was in the Asia Pacific Region for over 10 years. His
background is a mix of academic and commercial - with management
experience in Asia Pacific whilst also conducting MBA courses for
universities and business schools both in Asia Pacific and
Europe.
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Bob Moore
AustCham Greater China Portfolio
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President of
BlueScope Steel Greater China. Bob has been in Shanghai for
almost four years. Prior to this, he has been involved in the
Steel Industry in Australia in a number of senior executive roles
and a number of Key Industry Associations. As the leader of a
Foundation member of AustCham Shanghai, he is very keen to assist
with the development of Australian business in China.
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Kate
Pollitt
Executive Director
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Appointed as Executive Director of AustCham Shanghai in November
2006, Kate has several years of experience in the IT, Insurance,
PR, Transport, HR, Tourism, and Hospitality industries. In her
multifaceted career, Kate honed her sharp communication skills and
the ability to build internal/external relations and foster strong
teams.
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David Rosenthal
Membership Portfolio
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Director of Corporate & Institutional Relationships with ANZ China. David has lived in
Shanghai since 2008, and was previously with ANZ in Sydney
for five years across a number of Relationship Management
positions. His current role at ANZ provides him
insight into the challenges and priorities of Australian companies
in China, and he relishes the opportunity to represent them as
part of the AustCham Shanghai Board. David is also a member of the
Bashers Cricket Club, and is the Club Treasurer for 2010 and
2011. |
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Michael Wadley
Governance Portfolio
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Michael is the head of Blake
Dawson's China Practice and has lived in Shanghai with his
family since 2001. Michael has extensive experience working as
a legal consultant for internationally recognised law firms in
Shanghai, and has worked as the General Manager and founder of
Wadley Business Consulting since 2004. Other than legal and
business advisory skills, Michael has considerable experience
in committees and boards in public life (both profit and
non-profit), including a past term with AustCham Shanghai.
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Andrew Whitford
AustCham Greater China Portfolio
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General Manager and Head of Greater
China, Westpac
Banking Corporation.
Andrew heads Westpac's business in Greater China and is responsible
for the mainland China branches as well the Hong Kong branch.
Andrew is based in Shanghai where he has lived for the last four
years. He is a senior banker with extensive international
experience across various product, customer and management
roles.
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