The Aussie Club, is the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier Australian/American business network and forum for senior executives.
The Aussie Club is a partnership of The Australian American Chamber of Commerce and the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts group.
The Patron of The Aussie Club is the Australian Consul-General and Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner.
The Aussie Club introduces Bay Area senior business executives to prominent Australian business and political leaders through a dynamic program of round-table discussions, panel discussions and speaker series. This program provides unique insights into Australia’s business, economic, political and cultural environments and provides local business leaders with opportunities to develop new networks and synergies.
The Aussie Club strives to be an independent forum where business leaders who are driving change can exchange ideas, opinions, and viewpoints.
Membership in The Aussie Club offers a unique forum to network with an exclusive group of senior executives not only based here in the Bay Area but also visiting dignitaries and executives from Australia. Our dynamic programs feature Australian connections, up-and-coming executives and national business leaders.
The Aussie Club is a non-profit, member only organization, and is open to senior business executives with an interest in Australian business and culture.
Membership currently fall into two categories: -
1. C-Level executives from medium to large corporations and
2. CEOs & Presidents of small businesses and entrepreneurial entities
We host quarterly events and expect to hold events in both San Francisco and South Bay/Peninsula locations. Some events may be tailored to one or both of the executive groups.
Past Guest Speakers
Andrew Bolwell, HP
Al Ramadan, PlayBigger
Ben Dollard, CMO Constellation Brands
Constantine Frantzeskos, PENSO
Robyn Denholm, COO Telstra
Michael Cheika - Head Coach of the Wallabys
Michael Ng, Kobre & Kim LLP
Welcome to Chris Oldfield, Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner to SF
Australian Bilateral Parliamentarian Delegation
Farewell Luncheon for Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner Nigel Warren
Mr. Chris Mater, General Manager, Red Bull (Northern California)
Mr. Robert Rodrigues, Chairman and Founder Security Innovation Network (SINET)
Matt McFadyen & Cameron Webb, Peak Teams
Ambassador Jeff Bleich
Mr. David Thodey, CEO Telstra
Mr. Michael Starkey, CEO Bislr (now Autopilot)
Mr. John Bertrand, AM - America's Cup/Monash University
Mr. Ido Leffler, Founder, Yes to Carrots
Mr. Michael Kapel, Victorian Commissioner
Mr. John Anderson, CEO Levis
Mr. Peter Lowy, Co Executive Officer Westfields
The following are the membership levels for the Aussie Club:
Company Membership - $695
Aussie Club Business Membership - $695.00 (USD)
Subscription period: 1 year
Automatic renewal (recurring payments)
Only open to C-Level executives from medium to large corporations and CEOs & Presidents of small businesses and entrepreneurial entities
3 guest entry to each Aussie Club event. (Four events per year)
Invitations to other AACC and Australian Consulate hosted events.
Membership to the Australian American Chamber of Commerce and all its benefits.
Company listing on the dedicated Aussie Club page on the AACC Website
Individual Membership - $295
Subscription period: 1 year
Automatic renewal (recurring payments)
Only open to C-Level executives from medium to large corporations and CEOs & Presidents of small businesses and entrepreneurial entities
One entry to each Aussie Club event. (Four events per year)
Invitations to other AACC and Australian Consulate hosted events.
Membership to the Australian American Chamber of Commerce and all its benefits.
Company listing on the dedicated Aussie Club page on the AACC Website
For more information on the Aussie Club, please do not hesitate to contact Dawn Lillington at dawn@sfaussies.com or 415 485 6718. We look forward to welcoming you to The Aussie Club.