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Name: Melanie Brock
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Nationality: AU
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Industry: Food and Beverage
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Organisation: Agenda (AU)
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Position: Managing Director
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Introduction: Owns/manages gourmet food importer/wholesaler, representing many Australian companies. Works to increase profile of Australian food & wine. Member of Aust-Japan Foundation Board. Conference-level interpreter. Lived/worked in Japan for 20 years.
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Chamber Contribution:Well-versed in Japanese business practice, strong links with Australasian business community & broader Japanese network, highly motivated & committed, possess skills & expertise necessary to not only represent the interests of the members but to further raise profile, & improve & 'energise' Chamber to the benefit of A&NZ business in Japan.
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Name: Nick Mudge
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Nationality: NZ
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Industry:Tourism / Aviation
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Organisation: Air New Zealand (NZ)
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Position: Managing Director Japan
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Introduction: I have arrived back in Japan as Air NZ's Commercial Manager so look forward to meeting you all. I have been with Air NZ for 15 years in a variety of regional sales, marketing and eCommerce roles most recently as Manager, Air NZ Holidays.
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Chamber Contribution: Air NZ is proud to be ATW Airline of the Year for '10 and our record of innovation is possible because of ideas we get from our customers and forums liks this. I am passionate about growing tourism between Japan and NZ. I am a global networker and traveller and believe we can all benefit with a joint approach to sharing the treasures of down under!
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Name: Andrew Gauci
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Nationality: AU
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Industry:Project Mgment / Construction
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Organisation: Bovis Lend Lease Japan (AU)
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Position: Managing Director Japan
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Introduction: Originally from Melbourne, been in Japan since 1997 and appointed MD of BLLJ in 2007. Spent 5 years in Hong Kong working for Japanese firms before coming to Tokyo to study Japanese at Keio Uni following which I started with BLL in 1999.
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Chamber Contribution: As head of one of the larger Aust/NZ service organisations in Japan by staff number (over 400 staff) would be well placed to provide advice to both firms and govt on how to grow a foreign service provider in Japan successfully. I am also committed to bettering the lifestyle of Aust/NZ'ers in Japan by better access to news/sports through Aust Network TV.
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Name: Bryn Rowdon
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Nationality: NZ
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Industry: Dairy
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Organisation: Fonterra
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Position: Supply & Planning Manager
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Introduction: I have spent a total of 6 years in Japan, the last 2 ½ as the Supply & Planning manager for Fonterra Japan. This role involves importing dairy products from both NZ & Aust.
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Chamber Contribution: Experience gained from two years on the Executive Council. Working for Fonterra, New Zealand’s largest company and the worlds biggest exporter of dairy products, benefits the Chamber by providing ties and information related to the dairy industry.
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Name: Alison Airey
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Nationality:AU
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Industry: PR/Govt relation
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Organisation: Kreab Gavin Anderson
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Position: Managing Director
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Introduction: Director of Public Affairs for KGA, advising clients, including Australian and NZ organisations, on how to achieve business objectives through outreach to the media and government. Former Trade and Economic Counsellor, Australian Embassy.
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Chamber Contribution: I believe there is scope for the chamber to further raise its profile with the media and in government, creating a better environment for Australian and New Zealand business in Japan. As a member of the Executive Committee in the coming year, I would use my professional skills, and media and government networks to advance this goal.
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Name: Ben Austin
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Nationality: AU
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Industry: Funds Management
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Organisation: Macquarie Capital Securities Japan (AU)
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Position: Associate Director, Macquarie Funds Group
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Introduction: A lawyer by training, now involved in the marketing and manufacturing of investment products for Japanese investors. A total of 5 years in Japan.
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Chamber Contribution: I bring both a financial and legal perspective to Executive Council deliberations and act as the Executive Council liaison with the Chamber's Legal Committee. As the leader of a small start-up team within Macquarie Japan, I believe I can bring elements of the small business and also the big business point of view. This year I hope to play a key role in guiding the formulation of the strategic plan and goals for the Chamber for the coming 2 years.
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Name: Glen Feist
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Nationality: AU
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Industry: Agriculture / marketing
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Organisation: Meat and Livestock Australia (AU)
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Position: Regional Manager
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Introduction: I have lived and worked in Asia for the past 25 years in the retail and food marketing sector. Prior to Japan through my marketing efforts the MLA branding won Brand of the Year 4 years in a row and I was awarded the prestigious CEO of the year medal from the Business Herald. I was the chairman of ANZCCK (Korea) for 2 years and vice chairman for 3.
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Chamber Contribution: Japan is my 6th Asian country. As such I feel I am in a position to contribute greatly to the Chamber from a base of both cultural and Asian business acumen. Agriculture is one of the main areas of consultation within the FTA negotiations with Japan and I am keen to assist and represent the chamber in these matters. I am the current Chair of the ANZCCJ Food & Ag Committee.
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Name: Arun Nangia
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Nationality: AU
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Industry: Banking
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Organisation: National Australia Bank Limited, Tokyo Branch (AU)
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Position: Country Head, Japan
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Introduction: I have been active in International Banking/Finance for 33 years with experience in London, Dubai, Aus/NZ, India, Africa and Japan. My educational qualifications include Bachelor of Technology (Chemical Engineering) and MBA (Finance).
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Chamber Contribution: Previous roles - General Manager Corporate Banking Aus/NZ, Regional General Manager Middle East/South Asia, Assistant General Manager Asia and leadership roles in Japan (4years) will ensure that I will be able to help guide and develop the right agenda for the Chamber and use my contacts in the region to create value for our members.
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Name: David Devlin
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Nationality: AU
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Industry: IT Services
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Organisation: systemsGo Corporation (AU)
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Position: CEO
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Introduction: Former Chiba University student, Shimizu Corporation & Austrade employee, and presentlyfounder/CEOof100personITbusiness&co-founder/directoroftranslationbusiness Elanex.
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Chamber Contribution: Represent Australian's doing business in Japan, and well as advise and assist with ongoing operational, membership and marketing activities to ensure the Chamber continues to be a financially viable entity serving its members.
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