DATE: Wednesday, 14 April 2010

APSMA’s industry briefings are designed to enhance your knowledge of key markets and equip you to more effectively position and market your firm’s services.

The first industry briefing for 2010 is focused on the economies of China and India.

From education to exports, IT to immigration, the super economies of China and India are having an increasing impact at all levels of the Australian business sector.  Whether you’re working with a global network or a state-based organisation – you or your clients will increasingly interact with these new economic powerhouses.

As we see an emerging global economic recovery, China and India are continuing to demonstrate resilient growth and remarkable transitions as their respective economies and markets develop. Industry commentators have suggested that Australia’s apparent stability during the recent global finance environment was due to the economies of China and India.

Two speakers will examine China and India respectively, addressing the immediate impact these two economies have on countries like Australia. They will consider key issues that will impact on the client organisations that engage professional services firms. Key issues include purchasing power, regulatory reform, government stimulus and in/outbound investment.

This informative session will suit marketing, business development and communication specialists in all professional services firms, along with practitioners seeking to broaden their understanding of these important economies and the opportunities they present to you and your clients.

The Panel

Stephen Manallack,  India Business Advisor, Vice President of the Australia India Business Council
Stephen Manallack is Managing Director of Manallack Pty Ltd, Corporate Communication and India Business Advisors. He specialises in developing leadership, building a communicating culture, creative communication and business relationships in India. In early 2007 he led Australia’s largest business missions to India.

Rob Silverwood, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Board Member (Victoria) of the Australia China Business Council
Rob Silverwood is a Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers working in the Melbourne Transaction Services department. Rob has recently returned from PwC China where he worked in the firm’s Beijing office on secondment for two years, working on a large number of transactions.

(Facilitator) Chris Hangar, National Alliance Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Austrade
Chris Hanger manages the relationships Austrade has with professional service firms across the banking, legal, business advisory and related sectors relevant to international trade and investment. He also works with these firms and their clients helping connect them to government services to assist their international strategy. Prior to working with Austrade Chris worked with a top-tier law firm in Melbourne.

Date: Wednesday, 14 April 2010

Time: 5.00pm for 5:15pm start (canapés and drinks served). Seminar concludes at 7.00pm.

Venue: Russell Kennedy, Level 12, 469 La Trobe Street, Melbourne

Cost: APSMA Members $60 / Non Members $90

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