Online Briefing with Commissioner Designate for Victoria to Greater China

24 Jun 2020

Join ACBC Victoria for an exclusive online briefing with the Victorian government’s Commissioner Designate to Greater China, Mr Brett Stevens, who takes up this appointment on 1 July 2020.

ACBC Victoria is pleased to host the Commissioner Designate for Victoria to Greater China, Mr Brett Stevens for a one-hour, online briefing with members and friends and to provide you with an opportunity for Q&A.

With experience as a business owner in the agribusiness sector, combined with previous postings as Commissioner to Indonesia as well as South East Asia, Brett has a unique take on the economic trends and business activities of the region.

Taking the helm as Victoria’s Commissioner to Greater China on 1 July 2020, Brett will deliver a China trade update focusing on the Victorian government’s economic engagement in the region, how Victorian businesses can effectively engage with China post-COVID-19 and an outlook on his role going forward.

He is keen to hear from ACBC members on their work in the China market and your views on how Victoria can maintain our strong business connections and best capitalise on opportunities in the new post-COVID-19 global economy.

This is a unique opportunity for businesses with interests in China to gain key insights, provide feedback and learn about opportunities in this growing region. We welcome our members and friends to join us for this online briefing with Brett.

Speaker

Brett Stevens, Commissioner designate for Victoria to China, Victorian Government

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 7 July 2020

Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEST

Platform: Online Briefing via Zoom – Link will be sent prior to event

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Event Speakers

Brett Stevens

Commissioner Designate for Victoria to Greater China

With an extensive background in agribusiness, developing projects within Australia and South East Asia, Brett has an excellent understanding of the nuances and cultural aspects of developing business opportunities within Asia. Having worked in the private sector for over 15 years, a combination of biology, project management and business experience allows Brett to bring a unique commercial perspective to the role of Commissioner. Joining the Victorian Government in 2008, Brett was engaged as the Manager for Major Projects within the Trade division of the Victorian Government, to deliver specialist services, specifically focused on achieving commercial outcomes beneficial to businesses targeting export development and foreign direct investment attraction. The role of this office is to represent Victoria’s interests across Greater China, specifically by facilitating trade and investment opportunities and by strengthening bilateral relationships through strategic collaboration between Victorian and Chinese partners.