Victoria Chapter
Established in 1981, the Victorian Chapter has been at the forefront of promoting bilateral trade between Australia and the Arab states.
Members of the Chapter come from a wide diversity of business interests and industrial sectors, including manufacturing and agricultural exporters to service industry specialists -- ranging from large manufacturers and exporters to individual commodity traders and independent consultants. Members export a broad range of products including meat, grains and pulses, dairy products, fresh produce, pharmaceutical products, cars, pumps, and oil and gas equipment.
In recent times, the chapter has experienced strong membership growth in the financial and professional services sectors. Recognising the networking opportunities that AACCI offers, members are active in the executive recruitment, education, building and construction, vocational training, mining and logistics sectors.
The chapter has forged strong partnerships with the state offices of DFAT and Austrade, state government departments, industry focused groups as well as Melbourne based consuls representing Egypt, Lebanon and Oman.
In 2011 the chapter will continue to offer outstanding value for Victorian members by conducting a robust schedule of network functions, seminars and workshops and country-briefing sessions.
Max White -- Executive Officer, Victoria
Max White joined the Victorian Chapter of the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce in Chamber in late 2002.
Prior to joining AACCI, Max was a long term employee of the Foster's Group. Commencing with Foster's in the early 60's he played key roles in expanding the brand internationally. During his time with Foster's, he served in a number of positions which covered all facets of the export mix—including logistics, sales and marketing. Max first worked in the Middle East in the 1980's, where he led the brand to become a major consumer product in the region.
Max and his family relocated to Dubai in 1996, where he opened the Regional Office for Foster's International. From this hub Max traveled extensively throughout Middle East, Africa and the Central Asian Republics working alongside the existing Foster's distributor network as well as assessing market opportunities and evaluating potential distributor partnerships.
