The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC) is a not-for-profit organisation whose focus is to build and strengthen trade and business connections between Australia and Canada. The Chamber is pleased to present the volunteer members of the CACC Western Canada Committee which covers the British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan regions.
To contact please email: [email protected]
Matthew Lawson is a senior corporate lawyer whose main areas of practice include mergers and acquisitions, financings of public and private securities issuers (including private equity), capital markets transactions, strategic investments, and resources and energy matters, both domestically and internationally. Matt also advises on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, continuous disclosure and stock exchange matters for public issuers.
Having practiced extensively in Canada and Australia, Matt helps clients structure and implement transactions across the globe.
Mark Dwyer has made his mark as a tech entrepreneur with an 18-year career spanning North America and the Asia-Pacific regions. His leadership style is characterized by a people-first, data-driven approach that has consistently led to success.
As a board director, serial tech entrepreneur, and corporate strategist, Mark has played a pivotal role in capital raising, M&A, and forming strategic partnerships. His ability to foster collaborations with industry giants such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and VISA showcases his talent in navigating and cultivating impactful relationships.
Mark's journey to becoming a renowned global tech exporter is more than just a corporate biography; it is a narrative of leadership, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Brock is the Head of Communications at the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I-SPARC), where he currently leads communication efforts after dedicating two years volunteering on one of their regional committees. I-SPARC is committed to fostering thriving communities through sport-based programs, breaking barriers for Indigenous athletes across British Columbia.
With a rich background in marketing, brand development, and communications, specializing in branded consumer goods and biotech industries, including collaborations with multinational groups such as Beam-Suntory, Asahi Beverages, and Tetley Tea.
Brock holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Marketing Management from the Australian Institute of Business (AIB).
Beyond his professional endeavors, Brock's enduring passion for sports, especially lacrosse, has remained a constant in his life, and contributes by coaching youth lacrosse in Vancouver.
Adeel is the Managing Director for Asia at Invest Alberta. Located in Seoul, South Korea, Adeel provides leadership and support to business development teams across Asia in identifying and pursuing high-value investment opportunities for the Alberta market.
Adeel has significant experience working in investment promotion and has worked with agencies in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East to promote investment from Asia. He has also worked to help private sector companies from North America and Europe enter the Korean market and set up their local operations. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Adeel has lived in South Korea for almost 15 years and speaks fluent English, Korean, Hindi and Urdu.
Tegan Watson is the Investment Attraction Advisor responsible for the Southeast Asia and Australia markets. Based in Singapore, Tegan serves as one of the bridges for investment opportunities between Canada and the region, keeping a pulse on the energy, agriculture and technology sectors.
Tegan has a background in management consulting with a focus on accelerating technology commercialization. She is also a successful entrepreneur, having launched and scaled a biotechnology company in Southeast Asia. More recently, she launched the Canadian Technology Accelerator program in Singapore, a federal government initiative to bring high value, fast growing Canadian companies into Southeast Asia.
Nikola joined Invest Vancouver in 2023 as a Business Development Analyst for the Strategic Investment team. Since September 2024, she has been serving as the Sector Development Lead, focusing on attracting foreign direct investment and supporting businesses in the Digital Media & Entertainment, High-Tech, and Apparel sectors. She provides tailored guidance on regulatory matters, government programs, & regional advantages to her clients.
Before joining Invest Vancouver, Nikola spent 6.5 years at the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association as the Membership Engagement and Economic Development Lead. In this role, she supported a diverse group of 8,000 businesses and played a key role in driving economic recovery campaigns. Nikola holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Law, along with training in economic development.
Jill is a highly accomplished dual Canadian-Australian professional with extensive experience in both markets. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, she completed studies at the University of Regina and Mount Royal University before spending 18 years in Australia, working across South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.
In Australia, Jill built a strong network of business leaders, media professionals, and investors while holding corporate communications and investor relations roles with global companies in energy, mining, and automotive manufacturing, including Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Woodside, South32, OceanaGold, Sundance Resources and IGO Ltd.
In 2020, Jill returned to Canada, bringing her global expertise home to Saskatchewan. She joined the provincial government with the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, and executive government as a ministerial assistant, media officer in the Office of the Premier and Executive Council, and ultimately as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Advanced Education.
Currently Jill serves as the Advocacy Communications Lead for The Mosaic Company, a global leader in the fertilizer industry and operator of three potash mines in Saskatchewan, including the world’s largest potash mine. Her career exemplifies a seamless synergy between her Canadian roots and Australian experience, positioning her as a dynamic leader with global perspective and local impact.
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The CACC has various roles that we are recruiting for the Western Canada Committee. If you are seeking to volunteer and are based in BC, Alberta or Saskatchewan please submit your expression of interest to [email protected].
