Respected Australian business figure, Mr Mark Johnson is Chairman of the APEC Australia 2007 Business Summit. We will capitalise on his extensive business knowledge and networks to ensure a successful event of relevance to both business communities and governments throughout the APEC region.
Mr Johnson is also Chairman of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), in which capacity he has been working with the business community throughout the APEC Australia 2007 year to encourage increased involvement in the APEC process.
I am confident the APEC Australia 2007 Business Summit will continue to strengthen bonds within the APEC region and deliver outcomes that will benefit business and member economies. I look forward to hosting this exciting event.
APEC Australia 2007 Business Summit - Sponsors:
I am delighted to also announce the two Major Sponsors for the APEC Australia 2007 Business Summit are Chevron Australia and General Motors and four Sponsors are AT&T, Microsoft, The Dow Chemical Company and Visa International.
Australia attaches great importance to the role of the business community in driving and shaping APEC's agenda. These organisations recognise the value of APEC as the principal vehicle for enhancing regional economic cooperation and its role in strengthening the relationship between economic and business leaders.