New appointments at AIBC

Trevor O’Hoy has been elected the National Chairman and Ravi Bhatia has been elected the National Vice Chairman of Australia India Business Council (AIBC) on June 10. Both elections were unopposed and the candidates had strong support from AIBC members. The AIBC is a business association that exclusively promotes, develops and maintains bilateral trade, business and investment relationships between Australia and India. The only one of its kind in Australia, it is the conduit through which traders, exporters and investors from both countries can make connections and leverage opportunities.

Trevor O’Hoy is a distinguished and highly respected businessman. He was until recently, President and CEO of Fosters, having previously been Managing Director of Carlton & United Breweries. He is currently a director of a number of companies and organizations, including the RACV, Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria, et al. In 2005, Trevor was voted as BRW Magazine’s most admired new CEO and is also the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award at Monash University.

Ravi Bhatia is the CEO and founder of Primus Australia, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Australia. He is also the Chairman of Terria Access Seekers Association, an industry association of leading telecommunications companies in Australia and a Director of Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. He has previously held senior management positions in the US, India, Europe and the

Middle East. His international experience spanning over three decades has covered technology, international business, trade, and public policy and he is a graduate of IIT, New Delhi.

After the elections Ravi Bhatia said, “We are committed to facilitating growth of trade and investment between Australia and India, as well as building strong relationships between the two countries at all levels. Our immediate internal objective is to finalize and implement strategies for achieving AIBC objectives and proactive engagement with our members.

I would also like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to Brian Hayes, the former National Chairman and Harish Rao, the former National Vice Chairman of AIBC for their distinguished services and contributions to the organization over several years.”