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David Thomas, CEO, Think Global Consulting
 

 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.
Lisa Goodhand, Director China Operations, China Blueprint Consultants

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.
 Christian Edwards
   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.
  John Rashleigh, Chairman, Australia Business Forum

 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.
  Andrew Collins, Founder & CEO, Mailman Group Shanghai

CEO of Mailman, Andrew Collins was named a Top 30 Entrepreneur under 30 in Australian Anthill Magazine, 2008. He shares with us his past experience in how to set up postcards business in China. What's the advantages of postcards compare to televison, email or other media. And how to create network and do promotion for Mailman at the beginning.

  Ken Tay, Head of China Desk, HSBC Bank Australia

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.
Ken joined HSBC in May 2005 as a Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking, managing a portfolio of Corporate clients including many of China's largest State-owned enterprises that invested in Australia. Prior to joining HSBC, Ken spent seven years with a local bank working across a number of areas including Corporate Banking as well as Credit Risk Management.

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    ACBW 2012 Forum will feature keynote and panel discussions from industry leaders, as well as the latest trends and opportunities from Government to Chinese investors and joint venture partners.
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    The ACBW 2012 Networking Function brings together delegates from both the Australian and Chinese streams. This networking function presents an opportunity to share a drink and forge business relationships. Don’t miss this chance to meet one on one with our delegate base of hard to reach Australian and Chinese investors.
  • ACBW 2012 Luncheon
    This year marks an important milestone for Sino-Australian trade & cultural understanding and cooperation celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations between Australia & China.
    In honour of this ACBW 2012 will host senior Chinese & Australian Government representatives, leaders from the Chinese business community together with delegates at this high profile ACBW function.
    The Luncheon will showcase the journey that began in 1972 to today with China now Australia’s major trading partner.
    Corporate tables and excellent hospitality packages are now available.