The Australian Government has appointed Ms Peggy O’Neal AO as Australia’s new Business Champion for Vietnam reinforcing Australia’s long‑term commitment to strengthening two‑way trade and investment with Vietnam.
Ms O’Neal, Chancellor of RMIT University, has a distinguished career in the business, legal and community sectors, and succeeds Ms Louise Adams, following her significant contribution to advancing Australian commercial engagement and investor confidence in Vietnam.
Vietnam is one of Australia’s fastest‑growing economic partners and a key destination for Australian businesses seeking opportunities across sectors including education and skills, agriculture and food, infrastructure, green energy transition and resources.
The Business Champion for Vietnam works closely with Australian and Vietnamese stakeholders across government and the private sector to promote Australian capability, deepen trade and investment and support implementation of Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.
Ms O’Neal’s appointment builds on the strengths of RMIT University, which has a strong commitment to the Australia-Vietnam relationship, including as the first and only foreign university established in Vietnam.
Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Her Excellency Ms Gillian Bird PSM, welcomed the appointment.
“Vietnam is a priority partner for Australia, and strong business‑to‑business links are central to deepening our economic relationship,” Ambassador Bird said.
“Ms O’Neal brings extensive business experience and strong connections in Vietnam, and I look forward to working with her to support Australian investors and promote high‑quality, sustainable investment.”
Ms O’Neal said she was honoured to take on the role.
“Since joining RMIT University as Chancellor in 2022, it has been a genuine privilege to spend time in-country getting to know the people of Vietnam and to see first-hand the potential of the Australia and Vietnam relationship.
“I look forward to continuing to build on the strong and productive relationship between our two countries, to the benefit of our regional prosperity.”
Ambassador Bird thanked Ms Louise Adams for her valuable contribution to strengthening commercial links between Australia and Vietnam.
Media contacts
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Ms Nguyen Le Trang Australian Embassy Vietnam Tel: +84 24 3774 0216 Email: [email protected] |
Mr Ben Nielsen (For Ms O’Neal) |