ANDREAS BATTOCCHIO
ABOUT ANDREAS Andreas Battocchio is Director Europe, Middle East and Africa at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), where he supports Australian businesses in expanding internationally and strengthening trade and investment connections across key global markets. With experience spanning international relations, trade promotion, and government engagement, Andreas brings valuable insight into Australia’s global economic […]
JASON COLLINS
ABOUT JASON Jason Collins is the Chief Executive Officer of the European Australian Business Council (EABC), the peak organisation representing European business interests in Australia. He works closely with Australian and European governments, industry leaders, and business organisations to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Australia and the European Union. With extensive experience […]
SHARNI KNOX
ABOUT SHARNI Sharni Knox is Head of Customs and Compliance at Mondiale VGL, one of Australia’s leading international freight forwarding and logistics providers. She specialises in customs compliance, international trade regulations, and global supply chain management. With extensive experience navigating complex customs requirements and international trade frameworks, Sharni works with businesses to ensure compliance while […]
BRAD LEONARD
ABOUT BRAD Brad Leonard is Manager – Border and Biosecurity at the International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA), the peak body representing Australia’s customs brokers, freight forwarders, and international trade professionals. Brad works closely with government agencies and industry stakeholders on border policy, biosecurity, customs regulation, and international trade facilitation. His role […]
CATHY RAPER
ABOUT CATHY Cathy Raper is Australia’s Chief Negotiator for the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). She has led Australia’s negotiations with the European Union, working closely with governments, industry, and international partners to strengthen Australia’s trade relationships and improve market access for Australian businesses. With extensive […]
HEATH WOODBURY
ABOUT HEATH Heath Woodbury is the State Director for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory at Export Finance Australia, Australia’s export credit agency. He works with Australian businesses to help them access finance, manage international growth and expand into overseas markets. Heath has extensive experience supporting exporters across a broad range of industries […]