Board of Directors

Stephen White
(Chair)

An Architect from Sydney. Has been living in Shanghai since 1994 and established iaction in 1996. iaction's team of 30 staff provide design build services to a wide range of multinational clients, including well-known Australian entities such as Allens Arthur Robinson, ANZ Bank, BHP, Bluescope Steel, Austrade Shanghai, Austrade Regional Headquarters, Blake Dawson Waldron.

Seamus Cornelius
(Vice Chair)

Seamus was the Chief Representative for Allens in China since 1994. With help from colleagues he established Allens China business. He is one of the most experienced foreign lawyers in China. Seamus is an AustCham Shanghai Foundation member previously serving on the Board, contributing to the revised Constitution 2007 and to AustCham Shanghai regulatory negotiations. Seamus is enthusiastic to develop AustCham Shanghai serving Australia China business community interests.

Peter Arkell

Having lived in Shanghai for more than 4 years, Peter feels it is important that he not only enjoys the benefits offered by the international community here, especially AustCham Shanghai, but also makes a contribution to this community. As a Partner of The Swann Group, Peter brings a perspective to the Board not just as a business person, but also a HR view of life here.

Colette Chester

CEO of Which Property? Attaining her licence specialising in the property/real-estate markets, Colette joined Which Property? After 4 successful years based in the Brisbane office, she relocated to Shanghai. Colette has 25 years experience in hospitality, sales, marketing, and a firm background in customer service and appreciation of importance of long term relationships.

David Keir

 Australian business has a great role to play in China. David's company is launching two great Australian businesses into the Shanghai and China market; Gloria Jean's Coffees and Boost Juice Bars. They also operate more than 30 Subway restaurants here. David has been an active member of AustCham Shanghai for the past two years, including serving as an advisor to the Board in the first half of 2008. David brings to the AustCham Shanghai Board, 16 years experience as a management consultant and in property development in China.

Tim Lyons

Executive Director of Manage China, Tim has been in China for 4 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.

Bob Moore

President of BludScope Steel Greater China. Bob has been in Shanghai for almost 2 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.

Doug Pearce

Doug joined the Board in 2007 as an interim appointment and is active on media, sponsorship and the "staying relevant" working groups. With 5 years in Shanghai, he is the Managing Director of Wise China Development Ltd. and has extensive management experience at CEO level of communication companies. Through AustCham Shanghai he hopes to benefit Australian business and the community in Shanghai.

Clea Wiebenga

Clea has been Head of Personal and Business Banking with ANZ in Shanghai for over 2 years and previously was a lawyer with Minter Ellison in Sydney. Clea has a degree in arts/law from Monash and also studied at East China Normal University. Clea served on the AustCham Shanghai Board 2007-8 and is actively involved with events and the community outreach program.

Vivienne Yu

Head of China Banking Investment, CommBank Management Consulting (Shanghai) Co Ltd. Has more than 15 years of banking and finance experience in Australia and China with great understanding of business practices, corporate governance, government relations and cultures. Also has extensive network in government and business circles in both countries. Joined AustCham Executive Committee as an interim appointment in 2006.