News & Photos - QLD

2015 Property Business Lunch

The AICC Qld welcomed 63 senior executives at a business lunch on Wednesday 27 May 2015 where they presented " 2015 Property -Business Lunch". Guest speakers included Geoff McIntyre, Managing Director - Queensland, JLL ; Raynuha Sinnathamby, Managing Director, Springfield Land Corporation, Sein-Way Tan, Chairman and Group CEO, Green World City and the event was moderated by Lynda Woods, Private Client Investment Adviser from Morgans CIMB. The event was proudly sponsored by KBH Solutions.

Simon McKeon May, 2015 Innovation Trade Mission

The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce has once again hosted an impressive group of 34 Australian executives on an Innovation Trade Mission to Israel. The mission was led by Simon McKeon AO, Chairman of AMP and CSIRO. Simon is also a former Australian of the Year. The delegation also included, Ian Silk, CEO of Australian Super, Christine Holgate, CEO of Blackmores, EYs Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin, and Phil McCabe, CBA GM Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurial Growth Markets. Click on the heading to read more

AICC Cyber Crime Business Lunch, Wednesday 25 June 2014

David Irvine AO, Director-General of Security, ASIO; Commander Glen McEwen OAM, Manager of Cyber Crime Operations at the AFP; Leon Fouche, Director of PwC; Kurt Hansen, Managing Director of Check Point Software Technologies addressed over 210 senior executives at a Brisbane business lunch where they discussed "Today's Security for Tomorrow's Threats". The event was kindly moderated by Alastair MacGibbon, General Manager of Security for Dimension Data and sponsored by Checkpoint Software Technologies. Click on the heading for more information.

You Must Fail To Succeed, The More The Better / by Dale Carr, CEO LeadBolt

Fail to succeed. In an instant, how do you interpret this phrase? Does your mind skip directly to the idea of failure as the end result, or do you perceive failure as a means to success?

Tim Reed, CEO, MYOB - Thursday 27 March 2014

Tim Reed, Chief Executive Officer addressed over 40 business executives in an intimate AICC business lunch in Brisbane where he shared a range of insights with AICC members - focusing on tips for leveraging various SaaS technologies for greater business success. This event was proudly hosted by KBH Solutions. Click on the heading for more information.

Property 2013 - A Panel of Experts Dissect the Industry

The AICC Qld welcomed 96 senior executives at a business lunch on Thursday 21 November 2013 where they presented "Property 2013 - a panel of experts dissect the industry". Guest speakers included Paul Bidwell, Deputy Executive Director, Master Builders; David Whitting, General Manager Qld, Grocon; Rayuha Sinnathamby, Managing Director, Springfield Land Corporation and the event was moderated by Lynda Woods, Private Client Investment Adviser from RBS Morgans. The event was proudly sponsored by KBH Solutions. Click here for more information.

YBF: Peter Birtles, Group Managing DIrector and CEO, Super Retail Group - Tuesday 1 October 2013

The Young Business Forum welcomed Peter Birltes, Group Managing Director and CEO of Super Retail Group at an event where he addressed 80 young business entrepreneurs. Click here for more information.

Doron Ben-Meir, CEO, Commercialisation Australia - Wednesday 31 July

Doron Ben-Meir, CEO of Commercialisation Australia addressed an intimate boardroom lunch for 44 senior business executives where he discussed "Facilitating innovation - Australia's challenge in a global marketplace". This event was proudly sponsored by NSC Group. Click here for more information.

Innes Willox, Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group (AIG) - Wednesday 28 August

Innes Willox, Chief Executive of Australian Industry Group addressed an AICC boardroom lunch of 43 senior business executives, where he discussed "The Australian economy of the future: which way at the crossroads?". This event was proudly sponsored by Blue Broking. Click here for more information.

Stuart Robert MP, Shadow Minister for Defence Science Technolgy and Personnel, Wednesday 10 July

The AICC in Brisbane were honored to present Stuart Robert MP, Shadow Minister for Defence Science, Technology and Personnel at an intimate boardroom lunch for 25 business executives on Wednesday 10 July 2013. Click here for more information.

YBF: Karen Schmidt, Leadership Expert - Tuesday 10 September

Leadership expert, Karen Schmidt, joined over 40 young business executives at an AICC Qld's Young Business Forum event where she divulged valuable tips on "Developing tomorrow's leaders". Click here for more information.

Innovation, Great Brands and Excellence in Customer Service - Thursday 13 June

Over 120 Brisbane based business executives joined the AICC Qld to network and hear from Terry Davis, Group Managing Director, Coca-Cola Amatil for Australia and New Zealand and Don Meij, Managing Director and CEO, Domino's Pizza discuss "the classic combination, Coke and Pizza - what makes a great customer and what makes a great supplier? Two of Australia's leading food and beverage CEO's reveal all". Click here for more information.

YBF: Anthony Yap, Founder and Director, Good Price Pharmacy

Over 65 of Brisbane's young executives joined the Young Business Forum on Tuesday 18 June, to hear the inspiring story of local entrepreneur Anthony Yap, the founder and managing director of Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse, who has grown his business into dynamic company with a moving annual turnover in excess of $200 million. Click here to read more....

Highlights of AICC events

See edited video highlights of AICC lunches in 2013

Mike Smith, CEO, ANZ

Mike Smith, CEO, ANZ, addressed an AICC lunch in Melbourne and was then interviewed by Rowan Callick, the Asia Pacific Editor with The Australian.

Rod Sims, Chairman, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Rod Sims, Chairman of the ACCC joined more than 50 Brisbane based senior business executives at an AICC Qld boardroom lunch where he presented "Communications industry - perspectives and objectives". Click on the heading for more information.

YBF: What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur

Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of the Year finaliists Quynh Anh Le from NOJA Power, Brett Wiskar from Speedwell eBusines Soutions, Andrew Barnes from Go1 and Zachary Rook from Your Local Movers presented "What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur" to a group of 80 local young entrpreneurs. Click the heading for more information.

Saul Eslake, Chief Economist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Saul Eslake addressed a business luncheon on Thursday 21 February 2013 where over 120 senior business executives gained valuable insights into "Australia's economic outlook for the yaer ahead". This AICC lunch was proudly sponsored by KBH Solutions. Click on the heading to read more.

WOODSIDE PETROLEUM INVESTS IN ISRAEL'S LEVIATHAN GAS FIELD!!!

Woodside Petroleum Ltds (Woodside) signs a $1.2 billion deal to acquire 30% equity in Israels Leviathan gas field located off Israels Mediterranean Coast which is the world's largest gas find in the last decade. Click on this article to find out more and how you can be involved.

John Symond, Founder and Executive Chairman, Aussie; Mark Gray, Managing Director, Leighton Properties; Mark Hunter, CEO Residential, Stockland

On Thursday 11 October 2012, John Symond from Aussie, Mark Hunter from Stockland and Mark Gray from Leighton Properties addressed an audience of over 120 Brisbane based business executives where they discussed the critical issues surrounding the topic "Property and the Economy - the State of our State". The event was kindly moderated by Kathy MacDermott, Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia - Queensland Division. This event was proudly sponsored by KBH Solutions and Panelbuild Pty Ltd.

Sankar Narayan, CFO, Virgin Australia, Wednesday 1 August 2012

Sankar Narayan, CFO of Virgin Australia welcomed 80 senior business executives at a business briefing event in Brisbane where he discussed "The Transformation Journey of Virgin Australia". This event was proudly supported by Optus.

Retail 2012: Where to from here?, Friday 29 June 2012

Bernie Brookes, Managing Director and CEO of MYER, Tom Potter, founder of both Eagle Boys Pizza and the Crusty Devil Bakehouses and Phillip Di Bella, Founder of Di Bella Coffee addressed a business luncheon of over 110 senior business executives to discuss the topic "Retail 2012: Where to from here?". Click on the heading to read more.

Lance Hockridge, Managing Director and CEO, QR National, Wednesday 6 June 2012

Lance Hockridge addressed a boardroom lunch for over 80 senior executives where he discussed how infrastructure providers are planning to deliver the required capacity to maximise outcomes for business and regional economies and to support Queensland coals continuing competitiveness in global markets . The lunch was proudly hosted by Acaché. Click on the heading to read more.

Dr Lars Groeger, Lecturer, MGSM and Richard Kimber, Global Head of Equity Markets, ANZ Bank, 22 May 2012

Lars and Richard addressed a Young Business Forum reception with 65 young professionals where they discussed "Markets Are Conversations" The Art & Impact of Social Media on Your Business. This event was proudly hosted by Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Click on the heading to read more.

Infrastructure 2012 and beyond Luncheon - Thursday 10 May 2012

Ian McLeod, Chief Executive of Ergon Energy along with Leo Zussino, CEO of Gladstone Ports Corporation and Graham Thomsen, Director of LinkWater, Queenslands Bulk Water Transport Authority and moderator Lynda Woods from RBS Morgans addressed over 130 business executives at a luncheon in Brisbane where they discussed "Infrastructure 2012 and Beyond". The event was proudly hosted by Rail Skills Australasia.

The Hon Pru Goward MP, Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister for Women, 15 May 2012

The Hon Pru Goward MP addressed a private boardroom event for 16 senior business executives where she discussed "Non-Government Organisations and Government: Working together to do our best". This CEO Boardroom lunch was proudly sponsored by KPMG. Click on the heading to read more.

Carbon Pricing: An Industry Response, Wednesday 15 February 2012

This topical business address on "Carbon Pricing: An Industry Response" was hosted by a diverse collection of leaders from the Queensland business community who gave their persectives and vision on Carbon Pricing:David Barbagello, CEO, Endeavour Foundation; Keith DeLacy AM, former Chair, Macarthur Coal; David Baggs, CEO and Technical Director, Ecospecifier; Doug Young, Lawyer, Young Law and Dr David Adams, Chief Economist, AECOM. The event was moderated by Kristin Devitt, Managing Director, KD Public Relations. The lunch was proudly sponsored by Blue Broking.

David Moult, Managing Director & CEO, Centennial Coal, 30 March 2012

David Moult addressed a private boardroom event for 20 senior business executives where he discussed "Coal's role in the domestic electricity industry". This CEO Boardroom lunch was proudly sponsored by Norton Rose. Click on the heading to read more.

Professor Richard Badham, MGSM, Tim Dugan, CEO, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA, 20 March 2012

Prof Richard Badham and Tim Dugan addressed a Young Business Forum reception with over 50 young professionals where they discussed "Leading Transformations: The Masks We Wear". This event was proudly hosted by Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Click on the heading to read more.

Bill Shorten MP Trade Mission to Israel

The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Israel are delighted to advise that Minister Bill Shorten MP, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation; Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations will lead a Trade Mission to Israel from Sunday 29 April - Saturday 5 May, 2012. The trade mission will attempt to understand how is it that Israel-a country of 7.2 million people, a third of the size of Tasmania, sixty per cent desert, only sixty three years old, with limited natural resources-produces more start-ups than large, peaceful and stable nations like Japan, India, Korea, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Coal Seam Gas - the impact on Australia's economy - Thursday 24 November 2011

This topical business address on "Coal Seam Gas - the impact on Australia's economy" was hosted by four leaders in industry: Mark Macfarlane, President, Santos GLNG; Peter Cox, Vice President - Global Pipeline Systems, WorleyParsons; Professor Chris Moran, Director of Sustainable MInerals Institute, The University of Queensland and Peter Stone, Deputy Chief CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences. The event was moderated by Michael Roche, CEO, Queensland Resources Council. The lunch was proudly sponsored by Blue Broking.

Meet the Mayors of South East Queensland Luncheon - Thursday 8 September 2011

The four Mayors of South East Queensland: Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Graham Quirk; Mayorof Ipswich, Paul Pisasale; Mayor of Logan, Pam Parker; and Cr Susie Douglas standing in for Mayor of Gold Coast City Ron Clarke came together to address a business luncheon of 150 senior executives and discussed "how local government collaborates to present the future of South East Queensland". This event was proudly hosted by Optus Business.

Property & Sustainability 2011 Luncheon - Thursday 4 August 2011

This topical business address on "Is Green Development Cost Effective and Achievable?" was hosted by four leaders in industry: Bob Sharpless, Managing Director, Springfield Land Corporation; David Baggs, CEO, ecospecifier; Andrew McCasker, Head of Property Finance Qld, NAB; Peter Sherrie, National President, Urban Development Institute of Australia and Gavin McCullagh, Policy Officer, Brisbane City Council. The lunch was proudly sponsored by PanelBuild.

Andrew Stevens, Managing Director, IBM Australia & New Zealand - Tuesday 19 July 2011

Andrew Stevens, MD of IBM Australia and New Zealand joined the AICC to present a talk on "Why Australia needs Smarter Cities". This event was proudly hosted by the Australian Information Industry Association.

Ralph Norris, Managing Director and CEO, Commonwealth Bank Group - Tuesday 5 July 2011

Ralph Norris addressed this business luncheon with 155 executives where he led a presentation on "Future Directions in Australian Banking" and partook in an engaging interview with Daniel Hains, Director Forensic Technology, Vincents Chartered Accountants. This luncheon was proudly hosted by Vincents Chartered Accountants.

Israeli innovation meets Australian delegation

Graham Bradley AM, President of the Business Council of Australia led an innovation trade mission to Israel - APRIL 2011. The delegation comprised more than 30 senior executives including The Hon Andrew Robb MP, Shadow Minister for Finance; Paul O'Sullivan, CEO, Optus; Heather Ridout, CEO, AIGroup; Tom Dery, Worldwide Chairman, MC Saatchi; Grant Harrod, CEO, Salmat; Chris Jordan AO, NSW Chairman, KPMG; and Trevor Rowe AM, Executive Chairman, Rothschild.

An Evening with Bruce Akhurst, CEO, Sensis

Bruce Akhurst, CEO, Sensis Yellow Pages addressed 70 business executives at an evening event to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital revolution. This event was proudly hosted by The CyberInstitute and The Australian Institute of Management.

The Changing Medium of Media Breakfast

Panelists Max Walters, Managing Director of Channel Seven Brisbane, David Fagan, Editor-in-Chief of Queensland Newspapers and Sean Ryan, General Manager of Nova 106.9 led an interactive discussion into "The Changing Medium of Media" at a breakfast event on Wednesday 23 February 2011.

A Panel of Perspectives: "Queensland Business Growth 2010-2015"

Ian Runge, Founder and Non-Executive Director of Runge Limited, Nick Bonifant, Development Director at Mirvac, Tom Potter, Founder of Eagle Boys and Rob Whiddon, Managing Director for Trade and Investment Queensland addressed an AICC Cocktail event on Wednesday 8 December 2010 at Grant Thornton in Brisbane. This event was kindly moderated by Mr Kieren Perkins and hosted by Grant Thornton.

Mike Wilkins, CEO & MD, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) - Wednesday, 24 November 2010

AICC Brisbane were priviledged to introduce Mike Wilkins, CEO & MD of Insurance Australia Group (IAG) to an intimate group of 80 ceo's and senior managers from the local business community. This luncheon was proudly hosted by Blue Broking.

Noel McNamara, Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC Bank Australia - Thursday, 14 October 2010

Noel McNamara joined the AICC in Brisbane where he presented his keynote speech "The Changing Face of Corporate Australia" to 80 senior business executives.

Ian Thomas, President, Boeing Australia & South Pacific - Thursday, 23 September 2010

Ian Thomas addressed a business luncheon with 80 senior business and presented "Boeing - an Australian story".

Paul O'Sullivan, CEO, Optus, Friday, 18 June 2010

Paul O'Sullivan addressed a business luncheon with 80 senior business executives where he discussed the future of Optus and the telecommunications market and the rollout of the NBN (National Broadband Network). This event was generously hosted by NEC Australia.

Tony D'Aloisio, Chairman, ASIC, Wednesday 21 July 2010

Tony D'Aloisio, Chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) delivered his keynote address on "The Implications of a Fast Changing Regulatory Framework" to an intimate gathering of senior business executives. Click on the heading for further information.

Bob Every, Chairman, Wesfarmers Limited, Thursday 23 May 2010

Bob Every, Chairman of Wesfarmers Limited addressed 160 business executives at a lunch where he gave an insightful presentation into the acquisition of Coles, and how Wesfarmers' performance and culture have been the key drivers behind the successful turnaround of the business. Click on the heading for further information.

Digital Apllications Trade Mission - March 2010

The delegation was led by Deena Shiff, Group Managing Director, Telstra Business and comprised senior executives from Telstra, Optus, the National e-Health Transition Authority, Gilbert+Tobin, Church Resources, as well as from Israeli companies in Australia, NICE Systems and Checkpoint. Spending an intense week in Israel focusing on digital applications and with a clear objective to do deals, the delegation met CEOs from a range of established and early stage Israeli companies all sharing one common element - innovation! Click here for full article...

John Symond AM, Founder and Executive Chairman, Aussie, Tuesday 23 March 2010

John Symond AM, Founder and Executive Chairman of Aussie unveiled his crystal ball to 160 business executives at a lunch where he spoke about his predictions for the Australian economy and property market post GFC. This event was generously hosted by G James Glass and Aluminium. Click on the heading for further information.

Tracey Fellows, Managing Director, Microsoft, Wednesday 24 February 2010

Tracey Fellows, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia addressed 200 business executives at a lunch where she discussed the topic 'How technology can enable change and growth in today's economic environment'. This event was generously hosted by The Cyber Institute. Click on the heading for further information.

The Hon Phillip Costa MP, NSW Minister for Water & Regional Development led a Sustainability trade mission to Israel - Nov 2009

31 senior executives from government, academia and industry joined Minister Costa on a Sustainability trade mission to Israel. The mission focused on Water Management, Water Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy, and Agritech and coincided with Israel's International Water Conference - Watec 2009.

Australian Cleantech Industry Portal

The AICC supported by Ernst & Young, Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (EFIC) and Austrade have launched the 2nd version of the unique Australian Cleantech industry portal.

Graeme Samuel, ACCC Chair Revisits AICC QLD

On the 31st of July 2009, Graeme Samuel was guest presenter at a small boardroom event at The Brisbane Marriott Hotel

Israeli Ambassador to Australia visits AICC Qld

On ( July 2009, His Excellancy Yuval Rotem was our VIP guest at an AICC Qld Breakfast Event

June Lunch Hosting Saul Eslake

120 Business Executives attended the Brisbane Polo Club for this exclusive lunch featuring ANZ Chief Economist, Saul Eslake

Lord Mayors Business Dinner May 2009

The AICC is a participant for the Lord Mayors Multi-Cultural Round Table, and on 29 May 2009 a group of AICC representatives, headed by our President Bob Bishop, attended the Lord Mayors Annual Business Dinner

2009 Australia-Israel Trade Awards, 31 March 2009

Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Austrade addressed the 2009 Australia-Israel Trade Awards. The event honoured the vibrant Australian and Israeli business communities in their bilateral trade initiatives. This event was generously hosted by ANZ Private Bank. Click on the heading to read more

Israeli Entrepreneur Builds Vehicle Infrastructure in Australia

Israel, tiny and bereft of oil, has decided to embrace the electric car. Now, Australia has decided to do likewise! The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce was specifically singled out by Shai Agassi, CEO and Founder of Better Place, for having assisted Better Place establish itself in Australia by providing valuable introductions to senior business and government leaders. Click on the heading to read more.

Israel at 60 - Silicon Wadi - The Australian Jewish News, Friday, May 9, 2008

Israel has developed into a technology powerhouse; with an innovative research-and-development culture to match that of California's acclaimed Silicon Valley. Israel's high-tech products have made an impact globally, reports Sharon Berger. Click on the heading to read more.

Innovation Mission to Israel, April 2008

The Hon Evan Thornley MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of Victoria (and founder of Internet search company, Looksmart) led a high level Australian delegation to Israel on the topic of Innovation to examine the latest developments in information technology, energy and clean technology, biotechnology, science and education. Click on the heading to read more.

60 Years of Israeli Innovation

At a Glance: Israel boasts 4,123 high tech companies, 156 venture capital funds, 147 investment firms, 411 foreign investors, 33 technology incubators, 7 top universities and more than 2,000 startups ranking it second only to the United States relative to population. Click on this article to discover which innovative Israeli companies are operating in Australia.

Farewell to Israel Trade Commissioner

The AICC farewelled Nili Shalev, who is shortly departing Australia with her family after a wonderful 4 year stint as Israel Trade Commissioner.

Australian State Water Ministers Join Water Mission to Israel

Australian State Water Ministers along with 50 senior executives and industry leaders from the water utility companies, major engineering and consulting firms, investment banks, universities and major research institutes join water trade delegation to Israel.