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For over 30 years, Asialink has been Australia's national centre for Asia capability, connections and insights. More a do-tank than a think-tank, it delivers programs in Australia and around the region to promote greater exchange and connections across arts, business, diplomacy and education.
With a renewed focus from the government on economic engagement with Southeast Asia, growing personal connections between Australia and Asia, and geopolitical challenges on the horizon, now is the right time to be thinking creatively about how we can build strong, resilient partnerships that promote regional prosperity and security. Hear from Asialink Group CEO Martine Letts about the opportunities for enhancing Australia's relationships with our nearest neighbours and most important partners, and how Asialink is working to develop innovative and next-generation connections.
Join us for complimentary pre-presentation drinks and nibbles from 5:30pm!
Agenda
- Drinks + Nibbles
Join us for complimentary drinks and nibbles before the presentation starts!
- Presentation by guest speaker
Martine Letts FAIIA
Martine Letts FAIIA
CEO of Asialink GroupMartine is an experienced executive within the government, non-profit and international policy sectors with expertise in public policy development, formulation and promotion in Australia and internationally.
More information about speaker
Martine was previously the CEO of the Committee for Melbourne, beginning in March 2016. Before her time with the Committee, Martine was CEO of the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), where she led the development of the organisation’s national strategy.
Prior to her role at the ACBC, Martine was Deputy Director of the Lowy Institute for International Policy, where she led the organisation’s business and organisational development. As Secretary-General of the Australian Red Cross (ARC) from 2001-2004, based at its national headquarters in Melbourne, she worked on a national transformation strategy to help the ARC improve its delivery of community and relief services across Australia and globally. Martine was a senior Australian diplomat for 17 years and an adviser to Foreign Minister Evans from 1992 to 1994.
She served on the Australian National University Council from 2004-2014. She is a member of the Australian Volunteers International (AVI) board, chairs AVI’s Governance Committee and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Indigenous Runway Project. Martine speaks French, German and Spanish and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (FAIIA) and a member of Chief Executive Women (CEW). In July 2022, Martine was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (HonLLD) by The Australian National University, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to public service and law nationally and internationally.
Martine commenced her position as Asialink Group CEO in March 2022.
- Q + A
The in-person and online audience will be able to ask questions to the guest speaker.
