The Australian Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing are pleased to announce the award winners for the 2019 AustCham Westpac Australia-China Business Awards (ACBAs). The 2019 winners were announced at the prestigious Westpac AustCham Australia-China Business Awards Gala Dinner at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong.
Hosted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and sponsored by Westpac Banking Corporation, the evening presented 9 awards recognising businesses who demonstrated Australia-China business excellence.
With 400 guests in attendance, keynote speaker Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Honourable Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, gave an insightful address about Greater Bay Area opportunities and advancements in technology and innovation in the region. Mrs Lam also announced Australia will be the next destination to host the overseas promotion of the Greater Bay Area.
The evening also included a special dialogue with Maggie Zhou, Alibaba’s Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand and Jonathan Larsen, Ping An Group’s Chief Innovation Officer and Chairman and CEO of the Ping An Global Voyager Fund on innovation.
Other notable speakers and presenters included Yang Yirui, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR; Charge d’Affaires Gerald Thomson, Australian Embassy China; Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria; Michaela Browning, Australian Consul-General to HK & Macau;The Honourable Martin Pakula MP, Victorian Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade and Michael Correa, Westpac General Manager – Asia Pacific.
“This prestigious awards program is one of the greatest platforms to showcase innovation, perseverance and success among Australian businesses in Greater China”, Westpac General Manager, Asia Pacific Michael Correa said.
“As a sponsor, Westpac is proud to continue its support for businesses who are leading the way in the important Australia – China corridor.”
The winners in each of the award categories were announced amongst much-deserved celebration.
The winners of the AustCham Westpac Australia-China Business Awards 2019 are:
About AustCham Hong Kong
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is the largest international Australian Chamber and one of the largest and most influential international business organisations in Hong Kong. Established more than 30 years ago, the chamber represents approximately 500 companies and 1400 members.
Visit: www.austcham.com.hk
About Westpac
Westpac has been the official key sponsor of the ACBAs since 2009. Westpac has operated in Asia for over 40 years and was the first Australian bank into China. In addition to its Asian regional headquarters in Singapore, Westpac has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Mumbai and Jakarta. Westpac’s goal in China is to both support Australian and New Zealand customers in the region, as well as provide a gateway for Chinese firms and individuals with interests in Australia and New Zealand.
Visit: www.westpac.hk or www.westpacbank.com.cn
