An independent partner to business and government.
The AKBC was established in 1978 to promote two-way trade and investment with Korea through economic cooperation, dialogue and cultural understanding.
What the council is for
Ten purpose statements, in the order their own about page prints them.
AKBC is the leading national body committed to strengthening the Australia-Korea economic relationship.
akbc.com.au/about-usChaired by the Martin Ferguson AM and led by a Board of outstanding industry and government leaders, AKBC is a member-based organisation of senior executives from a diverse range of business sectors with a commercial interest in Korea.
- Supporting Australian organisations seeking access to the Korean market and vice versa
- Facilitating regular networking events and conferences to foster meaningful connections and collaborations
- Delivering educational training programs for Australian business executives to enhance understanding of Korean business practices
- Leveraging AKBC’s expansive network of senior executives, industry and government leaders to create meaningful Australian-Korean introductions and partnerships
- Advocating for favourable trade policies and removing barriers to advance trade relations
- Creating industry-specific sub-committees to address common challenges and explore solutions and information sharing
- Exchanging business intelligence on trade investment and commercial developments
- Facilitating and supporting trade missions and business delegations to promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities
- Encouraging knowledge-sharing and developing research through publications, white papers, and industry reports
- Collaborating with government agencies and diplomatic entities to strengthen economic ties and foster a supportive business environment
The Board
Chaired by Hon. Martin Ferguson AM. Twelve of the thirteen directors carry a portrait on their own board page; the thirteenth is set in type rather than left off the bench.
The secretariat
Five staff, all with a portrait on their own team page.
Liz Griffin GAICDChief Executive Officer
Bel AltadonnaHead of Strategic Partnerships and Events
Jenny Jisun KangHead of Industry Groups
Hayley EdwardsHead of Memberships
Kailey ChoiProject OfficerA member-based organisation of senior executives with a commercial interest in Korea.
Chaired by the Martin Ferguson AM and led by a Board of outstanding industry and government leaders, AKBC is a member-based organisation of senior executives from a diverse range of business sectors with a commercial interest in Korea.