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SPEAKER PROFILES – Open-Up Global Markets
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
John was recently appointed as the Small Business Commissioner.
Prior to his previous position of Chief of Staff to the SA Minister for
Investment and Trade, John was the Chief Executive Officer of the
Motor Trade Association. John has also held the role of General
Manager, International Business at Business SA.
Exporters Association of South Australia
Ines is the Managing Director of Patritti Wines. Patritti Wines have
been exporting wines and sparkling grape juices since the 1970’s and
now export over 150 containers annually to 17 countries.
Patritti Wines have been a member of the Exporters’ Association of
South Australia (EASA) since 2009. Ines has been a board member
since 2011 and has recently been appointed chairperson of the
Association. EASA board members have a wealth of experience in the
export process and a wide network of useful contacts to help
companies with export development/growth.
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
Experienced in leading teams, including cross-cultural and multimarket teams, and working in an international business
environment. Linda has extensive experience and excellent ability to
establish and build relationships with internal and external
stakeholders, including Government and industry, to shape and
deliver Austrade’s trade priorities and support investment and
international education priorities. Linda is a member of Austrade’s
global Agribusiness and Food trade team and is the national lead on
wine.
Business SA
Sandy has been the Trade Officer with Business SA for the past 14
Years. She has a Certificate IV in International Trade and interacts
daily with many exporters from various industry sectors for their
export documentation requirements. As an official certification
centre, Business SA can assist businesses to meet the demands
required by offshore banks, customs and overseas business partners.
Business SA is the only authorised body in South Australia able to sign
Certificates of Origin under current free trade agreements.
Mainfreight Air & Ocean
With businesses now well-established throughout the Americas, Asia,
Australasia, Europe and New Zealand, Mainfreight Air & Ocean
provides world class end to end supply chain services across a full
range of logistics services that include managed warehousing,
domestic distribution, metro and warf cartage and international air
and sea freight operations. Mainfreight’s main focus is to build
networks to get close to customers and add supply chain value
through local relationships.
Department of State Development
TradeStart is an Australian Government initiative that delivers
Austrade services through local public sector and industry
organisations throughout Australia. TradeStart Advisers are well
versed in the needs of exporters and skilled in matters of international
trade. TradeStart Advisers have access to Austrade’s worldwide
resources of Austrade and the Department of State Development.
Todd has been involved in international business for over 20 years. He
has created and launched global brands and has worked in the
Americas, Asian, European and Pacific regions.
Council of International Trade and Commerce South Australia
Francis Wong is a prominent figure in South Australia. He holds an
Order of Australia (OAM) for his contribution to business. In 1988 his
business became one of Australia’s leading and most awarded
national inbound tourism companies. He serves on various Boards,
Councils and Panels, some include –
• National President, Australian Brunei Darussalam Business Council
• Board Member, SA Tourism Commission
• Board Member, Australian Centre for Asian Business
• Board Member, Oz Asia Festival Fund Committee
John Chapman
Small Business Commissioner
Level 14, 19 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 1800 072 722 or 08 8303 2026
E: sasbc@sa.gov.au
W: www.sasbc.sa.gov.au
Ines Patritti
Chairperson
Westpac House
Level 30, 91 King William Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
M: 0408 973 785
E: info@exporterssa.com.au
W: www.exporterssa.com.au
Linda Marchesan
Trade Adviser
The Conservatory
Level 5, 131-139 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph:
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08 8202 7809
0438 378 731
linda.marchesan@austrade.gov.au
www.austrade.gov.au
Sandy Ellis
Trade Officer
136 Greenhill Road
UNLEY SA 5061
Ph:
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08 8300 0013
0439 334 885
sandye@business-sa.com
www.business-sa.com
Dave Coughlin
Branch Manager (International) SA
25 Naweena Road
REGENCY PARK SA 5010
Ph:
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W:
08 8300 5500
0420 959 212
dave.coughlin@mainfreight.com.au
www.mainfreight.com.au
Todd Miller
TradeStart Adviser
The Conservatory
Level 5, 131-139 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph:
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08 8303 2193
0403 608 129
todd.miller@sa.gov.au
www.dmitre.sa.gov.au
Francis Wong
Chairman
Level 1, 25 Peel Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
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Ph:
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08 8221 5722
0412 308 138
francis@franciswong.com.au
http://citcsa.org.au
Murray Chambers
Brian Hayes QC
Brian established the SA Chapter of the Australian India Business
council in 2004 as its first President and later the National Chairman.
Murray Chambers
12 Coglin Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
He has led six business delegations to India with the Premier of SA and
two Federal Government trade delegations. Brian has been involved
over the last twelve years in building bilateral trade between Australia
and India. As National Chairman, he has chaired two joint Business
Council Meetings in Australia and India. In 2008 he was appointed to
the Premier of South Australia’s Special Envoy to India to develop
bilateral trade and business between South Australia and India and to
assist South Australian companies to export and import.
Storer Asia
Tim Storer has worked in China and South-East Asia over the past 20
years in a variety of fields, most recently in the manufacturing of
appliances in China for distribution to Australian and International
customers. Tim undertakes business speaking fluent Mandarin
Chinese in China. Since returning to Adelaide in late 2013, he has been
the Director of Storer Asia which provides practical assistance to
South Australian businesses in importing, exporting and investment
attraction with China and South-East Asia.
Australia China Business Council (SA Branch)
Sean is the President of the South Australian branch of the Australia
China Business Council and a Director of the Australia China Business
Council Ltd. In his capacity as President of the South Australian
branch, Sean is committed to supporting the provision of information
and programs for Australian businesses seeking to do business with
China and engaging with all levels of Government in Australia to foster
greater, mutually beneficial commercial links between Australia and
China.
AsiaAustralis
Managing Partner at AsiaAustralis, Nathan has over 10 years’
experience operating in international markets, with a particular focus
upon the broader Asian region. As a strategic management
professional, Nathan provides corporate strategic advice and
international management solutions to Governments and
corporations in the Asia Pacific region. Nathan’s strongest skills and
abilities exist in international business and cross cultural
environments, where he has extensive experience facilitating
international business transactions and trade between Australia, Asia,
Europe and North America.
Astier Business Consulting
Herve was educated in France and in the U.S.A and worked for 15
years with trade and business missions in over 20 countries before
recently relocating to Australia. Herve has a generalist profile with
experience from small European start-ups to large Fortune 500
American companies in a number of industries. Having had different
roles in account management, sales and marketing among others and
a good understanding on the specificities of Europe, Herve is now
keen on helping Australian companies to unlock their value on the
international market and Europe in particular. His recommended
approach includes using a framework for strategic marketing.
Marlow Communications Pty Ltd
Stephen Marlow has more than 40 years’ experience in media,
communications and strategic planning. For the past 8 years he
focused on the resources sector in South Australia, providing
exploration and mining clients with expertise in community
engagement, government relations and associated services. Stephen
is a member of the International Association for Public Participation,
SA Chamber of Mines and Energy, State Executive of the Australia
China Business Council (SA) and is a registered lobbyist with the
Federal and South Australian Governments.
Ph: 08 8110 9100
M: 0419 852 880
E: hayes@murraychambers.com.au
Tim Storer
Managing Director
PO Box 523
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006
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W:
0415 952 574
+86 135 8551 8021 (China)
tim@storerasia.com
www.storerasia.com
Sean Keenihan
President
Level 15, 45 Pirie Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph:
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08 8210 1293
0407 710 530
skeenihan@normans.com.au
www.acbc.com.au
Dr Nathan H Gray
Managing Partner
M: 0433 955 861
E: Nathan@asiaaustralis.com
W: www.asiaaustralis.com
Herve Astier
International Trade Consultant
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PO Box 66
RUNDLE MALL SA 5000
M: 0406 801 550
E: herve.astier@astier.com.au
W: www.astier.com.au
Stephen Marlow
Managing Director
20 Scott Street
PARKSIDE SA 5063
Ph:
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E:
W:
08 8357 7707
0409 600 557
stephen@marlowcommunications.com.au
www.marlowcommunications.com.au