Trademark Keynote Luncheon | Connecting Queensland Business to Global Opportunity
Description
Trademark Group of Companies is pleased to invite members and guests to an exclusive Keynote Luncheon with Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), bringing together senior business leaders and decision-makers for a timely discussion on Queensland’s trade, investment and growth opportunities.
The luncheon will provide direct insight into TIQ’s role in supporting business growth, international expansion and investment, while exploring the opportunities positioning Queensland as an increasingly important market for Australian businesses.
Keynote Address
Ms Devinka Wanigesekera, Director, International Markets, Trade and Investment Queensland
Panel Q&A
Following the keynote, Devinka will be joined by Eric Gerges, Managing Director of EI Australia, and Fawaz Sankari OAM, Co-Founder and CEO of Benchmark Capital. Eric will share EI Australia’s firsthand experience of expanding into Queensland: why they made the move, the opportunities they identified and lessons from establishing a presence in the state. Fawaz will bring an investor’s perspective on where he sees opportunity in Queensland, what investors look for in businesses positioned for growth, and how capital can support the next stage of expansion.
What to Expect
Guests will hear insights on:
Queensland’s emerging business, trade and investment opportunities
TIQ’s role in supporting businesses to expand internationally and connect with global markets
Why established Australian businesses are choosing Queensland for their next stage of growth
Firsthand insights from EI Australia on expanding and establishing operations in Queensland
An investor’s perspective from Benchmark Capital on Queensland’s growth opportunities and funding the next stage of growth
How government and industry can work together to unlock new commercial opportunities
About Trade and Investment Queensland
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency for international trade and investment. With teams across 27 locations in 18 international markets and eight regional Queensland locations, TIQ connects Queensland businesses with international buyers, partners and investors, supports export growth and attracts investment into the state.
Join us in Brisbane for an afternoon bringing together government and industry perspectives on Queensland’s growth, the opportunities ahead and taking Queensland business to the world.
Speaker
Ms. Devinka Wanigesekera
Devinka has over 20 years’ experience in economic and industry development, regulatory reform and trade and investment. She has held senior roles in international banking, managing sectoral, regional and corporate teams and successfully led and implemented significant organisational and service delivery reform. Currently Devinka is developing a client engagement, management and cross government collaboration framework for Trade and Investment Queensland. She also played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Australian Silver Industry Group, Australia’s first aged care consortium and continues leading its implementation.
Mr Eric Gerges
As the CEO and Managing Director of EI Australia, I oversee a team of highly skilled and experienced Engineers, Scientist and Geologists who provide consulting services to a diverse range of clients across various sectors and regions. I have been part of EI Australia for more than 30 years.
Fawaz Sankari OAM
Co-founder and CEO of Benchmark Capital, a significant Australian property development fund focused on delivering residential and mixed-use construction projects along Australia’s eastern seaboard. With over 27 years of distinguished experience in banking, Fawaz brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the team. His strategic vision and depth of knowledge in lending provide an exceptional foundation for his role at Benchmark Capital.
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