Executive Profiles

queen

With the sad passing of the Queen, orderly transition follows

What are the legal and constitutional consequences for Australia of Queen Elizabeth II’s death? Anne Twomey, University of Sydney The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted many people, perhaps for the first…

Xian Zhang

Xian Zhang, Principal Guest Conductor, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The Asian Executive  interviewed MSO Principal Guest Conductor and Chinese American, Xian Zhang ahead of the MSO’s Season 2023 program. Her insightful comments focused on her experiences to date with the MSO…

English

English Tests: Should new Australians have to pass them in 2022?

Should new Australians have to pass an English test to become citizens? Prime Minister Scott Morrison with new citizens in 2020. Mick Tsikas/AAP Matteo Bonotti, Monash University On Australia Day each year, thousands…

From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China (1979)

How Isaac Stern influenced  East / West relations through the power of classical music In June of 1979, American virtuoso violinist Isaac Stern visited China as a special guest of the China…

Far East

Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu – Far East Consortium & Australia

Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Far East Consortium & Australia Far East Consortium senior executives, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu (shown left of photo) and Chris Hoong (shown right)  speak frankly to…

Grace Wu, the Sydney property developer with a billion dollar pipeline

Grace Wu is the Executive director of Bridgestone Projects, Norwest Developments and Megaward Property Group and who oversees a billion dollar pipeline of residential projects throughout the rapidly gentrifying areas of Castle…

Sir Rod Eddington AO: We need more Asia capable Australians

Few Australian business leaders today can profess a career that spans several decades on the international stage and hence speak with fine authority on how Australia can best leverage itself to engage the powerhouses of Asia.
Strong academic credentials underpin a career at the top level of corporate life. Hailing from the University of Western Australia, he went on as Rhodes Scholar in 1974 to earn a doctorate in Engineering Science at Oxford University. Joining the Swire Group in 1979, transport and aviation began to circumscribe his career.
Through the Swire Group-owned Cathay Pacific, he worked extensively in Hong Kong, Korea and Japan accumulating rich experience in dealing with diverse cultures and differing attitudes towards business practice.
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Michael Mai: a family legacy

When you meet a leading entrepreneur for the first time, it’s hard to know what to expect. Clichés of fast cars and arrogance may spring to mind, but with Michael Mai, it couldn’t be…

Jaime Martín: MSO’s new Chief Conductor

Jaime Martín is the MSO’s new Chief Conductor In a major coup for Victoria’s arts community, Jaime Martín is the new charismatic Chief Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Martín is…

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