Australia's Peak Export Body Appoints A New National President.

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4th January 2010, 05:45pm - Views: 956





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Australia’s peak export body appoints a new National

President.

The directors of The Australian Institute of Export appointed Loftus Harris AM

National President. Loftus who assumed the role on 1st

January comes with a

wealth of

experience in trade policy, negotiation and facilitation.  Outgoing

President Michael Johnson who occupied the position for almost five years said

“the appointment of Loftus at a time of strong development particularly in the

field of representing exporters to Government is important and timely”. In

addition to his Institute role, Loftus sits on the boards of several companies in

NSW, Victoria and Queensland as a non-executive director, and holds the

appointment of Queensland Special Trade Representative to the Middle East

and India. He was Director General of the NSW Department of State and

Regional Development for 10 years until late 2007, and, prior to that, of the

Queensland Department of the Premier, Economic and Trade Development. He

was responsible for government programs covering trade, investment,

innovation, tourism, major events and regional economic development. He was

a Trade Commissioner for 15 years, serving in West Africa, Asia, Scandinavia,

Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Loftus is a Fellow of the Australian

Institute of Company Directors. Loftus said he looks forward to working with the

Institute board and team in their endeavour to develop the export skills of

Australian business.



Media Contact

Cherie Matsuki on 02 8243 7460 or 0401278201

cheriematsuki@aiex.com.au








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