August 18, 2010
Queensland companies will soon have access to local business specialists in Latin America with the appointment of a new business development manager.
As announced by Trade Minister Stephen Robertson this week, Martin Vega will act as a gateway for Queensland business to Latin American markets.
Robertson says there is an increasing Queensland business support network in Latin America particularly in the mining equipment, technologies and services sector where Queensland already had a global reputation.
"A growing number of Queensland companies are using Chile to service Latin American markets and approximately 30 have already established a business presence there," he says.
"Mr Martin Vega has been appointed as the Senior BDM and will be located in Santiago within the Austrade office from September.
"Mr Vega has strong links to Santiago and currently has a position within the Catholic University of Chile as well as extensive experience in research and technology commercialisation.
Vietnam also presents new opportunities for Queensland businesses looking to expand their base to South East Asia, according to Robertson.
"Vietnam recently gained entry into the World Trade Organisation in January 2007," he says.
"The region is demonstrating that it is committed to continued market reform, making it an attractive prospect for foreign investment.”
Queensland's new representative will be based in Austrade's office in Ho Chi Minh City, and will also work with Queensland's education and training sector, assisting Queensland's export performance in Vietnam.
