Entries by Suzanne Heim

Intenational Meeting of ABIE groups in Prague

Representatives of nine organisations belonging to the international ABIE (Australian Business in Europe) network met in Prague on 21st and 22nd October 2016. Hosted by ABIE Czech Republic in the marvellous surroundings of the Grandhotel Bohemia, delegates listened to member reports, resolved on governance and participation issues, and discussed potential policy topics that could warrant […]

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission seeking new Business Development Manager

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is seeking a motivated and client-focused professional to join its team:   Business Development Manager (m/f) Frankfurt   The incumbent will play a key role in attracting productive foreign direct investment to Australia and in supporting Australian businesses with market entry strategies.   This role involves:   Proactively […]

The 2nd German Australian Business Council Oktoberfest Mittags Wies’n

The 2nd annual German Australian Oktoberfest Mittags Wies’n took place on 30 September 2016. 10 German Australian Business Council members and guests met at the Löwenbräu Festzelt and everybody enjoyed the unique atmosphere during lunch time. Outside the typical Bavarian white blue sky could be seen and inside the tent we had nice music, some […]

The 6th German Australian Business Council Oktoberfest Networking Event

The 6th German Australian Business Council Oktoberfest Event took place on 21 September 2016 and was proudly sponsored by our corporate member mic AG. 20 German Australian Business Council members and guests met at the Bräurosl Tent. New contacts and interesting talks took place. Everybody enjoyed the unique atmosphere at the Bräurosl tent until late […]

Ambassador’s Dinner 2016

The Annual Ambassador’s Dinner was held on Monday 6th June at the Spatenhaus next to the Opera in Munich. We were delighted to be joined by the Australian Ambassador, H.E. Mr David Ritchie AO. We were also delighted to see so many of our members in attendance along with some of their corporate guests. We […]

Australia: Destination Innovation

News from German Australian Business Council’s corporate member, Austrade  A new, 48-page version of the Australia: Destination Innovation brochure is now available which has been developed by Austrade in conjunction with the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, the brochure contains the latest facts on Australia’s strengths in innovation, as well as a variety of […]

Investing Responsibly – A Changing Landscape

On 24 May 2016, Will Oulton, Global Head of Responsible Investment for First State Investments flew into Frankfurt from London to give a presentation on “sensible investments”, an approach to investment that explicitly acknowledges the relevance to the investor of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, and of the long-term health and stability of the […]