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AustCham China and the Australian Embassy cordially invite you to a breakfast briefing with the visiting Australia Grain Delegation and CEO of Grain Trade Australia, Pat O'Shannassy.
The breakfast will be held on Wednesday 13 March at The Opposite House Hotel Beijing. Featuring both industry leaders and members of the Australian government, the meeting will offer guests agricultural insights and networking opportunities.
Some key discussion points of the event include the global food trade from the perspective of security and partnerships, technological advancements in food production, environmental and sustainability concerns in agriculture, and finally the macro-dynamics of food trade and agriculture in China and beyond.
Delegation Members
Rosemary Richards
President, Australian Oilseeds Federation
Courtney Draper
Executive GM, Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre
Dr John Ackerman
General Manager Trade & Market access, Grains Australia
Lachlan Evans
Trade & Market Access Manager, Grains Australia
Mr O'Shannassy has been the CEO of Grain Trade Australia since 2016. He has in-depth knowledge in agricultural commodities and the global grains industry, holding diverse experience across the entire value chain, with roles in management, grain origination, trading, trade policy and business strategy, gained from working for trade houses, financial institutions as well as customer service and information focused businesses.
