Honorary Memberships

Brian Lorigan

Since 2023
Brian holds deep experience in both the start-up and capital works and infrastructure sectors, where he has previously been part of founder teams, and more recently, focusing on strategy implementation.

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Frank Ribuot

Since 2023
Frank Ribuot, a French and Australian national, is the CEO of Randstad Group France since 2020. He recently became President of the Australian France Business Association in Paris.

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Francois Romanet

Since 2023
Francois Romanet was NSW President of the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce (FACCI) for 2 years (2013-2014) and appointed as Federal President for 5 years (2015-2019). He continues his commitment to FACCI as Chairman of the Advisory Council.

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Joel Hakim

Since 2022
Joel arrived in Australia in 1994 as General Manager of Pechiney Pacific which was part of the Pechiney Group, after an international career.

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Marie Gittard

Since 2021
Marie Gittard, New-Caledonian born, moved to Sydney in the early 1990s and, since 2010, has held many executive positions in the Australian/French community.

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Alison Woosley

Since 2022
Alison Woolsey is a lawyer now leading business strategy and diversity at one of Australia’s top tier law firms, Clayton Utz.

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Julie Miehe

Since 2022
Julie is currently a Consulting Principal at Keypoint Law Pty Limited and has extensive experience working with both Australian and foreign corporations.

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Jean-François Méli

Since 2021
Jean-François Méli is a CPA and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors who has worked in Canada, the United States, England and New Zealand.

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Philippe Gravier

Since 2021
Philippe Gravier transferred to Melbourne and was an active member of the Victorian French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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Christine Caseris

Since 2021
We would like to thank Christine Caseris for her involvement at FACCI.

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John Azarias

Since 2021
John Azarias is a former senior partner for one of the Big Four consulting firms.

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Anthony Abrahams

Since 2021
Anthony is a lawyer who worked for Clifford Chance, based in Paris for over 24 years, including 20 years as a partner in the Clifford Chance global partnership.

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