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AustCham, BritCham and CanCham Shanghai are glad to invite all the Alumni members and friends to join InterChamber Alumni New Year Mixer on February 25th at El Santo.
Come to meet diverse alumni community and network with new friends from different industry at an exciting venue with fantastic food and beverage. Don't forget to bring your business card for the lucky draw！
Disclaimer: If the event is cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, you will be notified as soon as possible via email.
Agenda
- REGISTRATION
- OPENING AND OFFICIAL REMARKS
Matt Whately•Simon Woods•Victoria Foster
Matt Whately
Executive Director of CanCham Shanghai at CanChamMatt Whately
Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Matt studied History and Political Science at the University of Ottawa, graduating with honors. After gaining experience in the public sector Matt moved to the private sector, before relocating to Shanghai in 2012.
After a stint as an English educator, an entrepreneur at heart, Matt soon founded Boar, a sports gear and apparel sourcing company. Then in 2015, he co-founded Five:IT, a creative tech agency.
In 2019, he joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as Deputy Director. In June 2020, he was named Executive Director.
Matt Whately
Matt来自加拿大渥太华，他在渥太华大学学习历史和政治学，并以优异的成绩毕业。在加拿大政府部门获得经验之后，Matt转行私营部门。然后于2012年移居上海。
在成为一名英语教育者，一个内心的企业家之后，Matt很快创立了运动装备和服装采购公司Boar。之后在2015年，他与合伙人共同创立了创意科技公司Five：IT。
他于2019年加入加中商会，担任副主任。2020年6月，他被任命为执行董事。
Simon Woods
CEO and Executive Director of Australian Chamber of CommerceSimon Woods is the CEO and Executive Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AustCham Shanghai). He leads the secretariate in all matters to provide value to members of the Chamber and broader Chinese-Australian communities.
Simon has lived and worked in Shanghai since 2016, and brings a wealth of operational, China and global management experience. Prior to his time in China, Simon resided in Australia, where he developed a diverse range of knowledge across industries including logistics, FMCG, security and finance.
Simon utilises his broad range of industry, global management, and China-Australia experience to ensure a strong strategic direction for AustCham Shanghai that maximises member value, encourages and strengthens relationships, and develops improved understanding of China and Australia.
Victoria Foster
Head of Junior School at Dulwich College Shanghai PudongMs. Victoria Foster has been an international educator for over 20 years. She started her teaching career in Winchester, UK before moving overseas to work in Kuala Lumper, Malaysia. She is currently the Head of Junior School at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong. Victoria has been the Chair of the British Chamber Education Committee since August 2021 and has also served as a Council of International Schools Accreditor for over 10 years.
- LUCKY DRAW
- NETWORKING
