About QJCCI
Founded in 1987, the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QJCCI) is an independent, member-funded organisation dedicated to the development of commerce, trade and investment opportunities between Queensland and Japan.
The QJCCI consists of both Australian and Japanese companies and individuals conducting business in Japan and Queensland.
The Chamber holds a variety of events with business leaders, industry experts and visiting government representatives, and provides a forum for networking to help members connect and succeed with their business endeavours.
The QJCCI is honoured to have as its Patrons, the Hon. Rosslyn (Ros) Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training and the Consul-General of Japan in Brisbane.
The Chamber works closely with Trade & Investment Queensland, Austrade, JETRO, the Consulate-General of Japan, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Brisbane and other various chambers of commerce and associations.
The QJCCI invites membership by individuals, companies and organisations who are interested in doing business with Japan.
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Management Committee 2024-25
President
Mr Peter Koppman
Senior Adviser (a/g) - Investment Strategy, Insights & Performance
Austrade
Vice Presidents
Ms Nussara Smith
International Trade Advisor
Mr Alexander Samson
Partner
DLA Piper
Secretary
Mr Julio Santana
Manager
JFE Shoji Trade Australia
Treasurer
Mr Cameron Field
Director
Hall Chadwick Qld
Executive Members
Mr Anthony Fensom
Managing Director
Fensom Advisory
Mr Chris Whitecross
Managing Director
Arrowdynamics
Ms Yukari Ando
Director
Day to Day Investment Pty Ltd
Mr Rob Whiddon
International Trade Advisor
(former Managing Director, Trade and Investment Queensland)
Mr Darran Gould
Global Engagement Advisor
Austrade
Mr Takeshi Takada
Co-Founder, Executive Producer
Alt.vfx
Mr Martin Spann
Finance Advisory
(Former Japan Country Manager, Commonwealth Bank)
Ms Julie Yamamoto
Director
2K16 Consulting
Ex-Officios
Mr Katsutoshi Ishikawa
Consul General
Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane
Mr Tak Adachi
Commissioner for Trade and Investment Queensland, Japan
Trade & Investment Queensland