Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness Appoints The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO as Deputy Chairman

Published on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

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The Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness (AABC) has appointed GFCC Distinguished Fellow The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO as its new Deputy Chairman. The GFCC is excited to see this strategic addition to AABC's leadership team. This important development reaffirms AABC’s commitment to fostering innovation and advancing a business environment conducive to productivity growth, while also highlighting the significance of the Australia-United States partnership and the opportunity to engage other like-minded countries represented in the GFCC.

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Mr. Sinodinos brings a wealth of experience in public policy, national security, industry innovation, economic policy, and banking. He recently served as the Australian Ambassador to the United States, where he played a fundamental role in key negotiations, including AUKUS, the Quad, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. His distinguished career also includes serving as Australia's Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science and as a Senator for New South Wales, holding significant roles such as Cabinet Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

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"We are incredibly honored to welcome Arthur Sinodinos to our leadership team," said Charles Kiefel AM, Co-Founder and Chair of the Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness. "Arthur is a great Australian and a patriot. He has served as the Australian Ambassador to the US with distinction and has fostered strong relationships. His extensive background in government, particularly his focus on industry and innovation, aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen collaboration between Australia and the US. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to lead the U.S.-Australia Chief Technology Officer's (CTO) Innovation Dialogue."

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"It is an honor to be appointed Deputy Chairman of the Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness," said The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO. "Improving Australia's competitiveness and productivity is vital to assuring our national prosperity and resilience in an uncertain world. I look forward to working with Charles Kiefel, a distinguished Australian businessman and philanthropist who always puts his country first."

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The Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness, established in March 2018, is an industry-led board with the primary goal to connect Australian businesses, universities, and the research sector with leading innovations globally, particularly in the United States, to commercialise ideas and solve critical challenges. The Board's initiatives, such as the Australia-US Chief Technology Officer Dialogue, promote discussions and collaboration in vital sectors including healthcare, advanced computing, finance, and entrepreneurship.

 

About The Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness

The Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness (AABC) is dedicated to supporting the development of strong scientific capabilities, business innovation, and the commercialization of new ideas essential for productivity and economic growth in Australia and the US. It leads the U.S.-Australia Chief Technology Officer's (CTO) Innovation Dialogue, connecting innovators and leaders to explore critical topics in technology and innovation.

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For more information, please visit Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness website.

 

About The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO

The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO is a highly respected figure in Australian politics and public policy. He served as the Australian Ambassador to the United States and held various ministerial and parliamentary roles. He is also a Distinguished Fellow at TheGFCC.org and a Partner and Chair of TAG's Australia Practice.

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More details about The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO can be found on his GFCC Fellow webpage.