Elizabeth Castro
President
Acknowledged as a strong, proactive and passionate leader in Foreign Affairs, international trade and international business development with sound commitment to strengthen Australian international relations, especially with the Americas. Professional Diplomat and Lawyer with Postgraduate degrees in International Relations, International Business, Diplomacy, Politics and Government. Founder of Trans-Pacific Alliance, boutique consultancy firm that supports businesses providing in-depth knowledge in the public and private sectors in Australia, Peru, Colombia, Chile and Mexico. Strong cross-cultural understanding and extensive high-level network in Australia and overseas. Currently undertaking a double Master in International Relations and International Business and a Research on the aggregated impact of the FTA’s that Australia has signed with all Latin American countries.
Stephen Cromie
Vice President
Stephen’s industry knowledge spans over 27 years in real estate, property development & construction, and has resulted in well over $1b in property transactions. He is renowned for his knowledge and professional expertise in delivering successful outcomes for his clients. Over the course of his career, his portfolio extends across multiple sectors including defence, health, industrial, retail, commercial, high-end luxury & multiresidential developments, construction, refurbishments, and remediation services. This extensive professional exposure has enhanced his ability to communicate effectively and deliver exceptional customer services throughout the complete property cycle. Within the real estate sector, Stephen is renowned for his negotiation skills which allow him to obtain record sale prices for his clients.
Juan Diego Cabada De Souza
Director
Juan Diego joined APCCI in 2018. He is currently a Customer Development Executive at Mainfreight International, with over five years experience. He helps to solve complex client problems, and uncover new opportunities and areas of growth, whilst striving for excellence in customer service.
Juan Diego holds a Masters of International Trade and Development from the University of Adelaide, and a Bachelor Degree of International Studies from Flinders University.
Maria Muente
Director
Maria Muente joined APCCI in 2018. She is a professional in Communication Sciences with extensive experience in Public Relations, Customer Service, Social Communication and Volunteer Management. She is passionate about learning and exploring new things and challenges and also helping others. She has worked for many years in a Humanitarian Organisation where she enjoys working with the vulnerable community.
Flor Canning
Director, Western Australia
Flor is one of Australia’s most prominent international leadership mentor’s and business entrepreneur, Flor has over 20 years wealth of knowledge and experience working with global leaders across many industries. Flor has an MBA and Postgraduate in Business Leadership from Edith Cowan University. Founder and CEO of Dynamic Transformational Leadership. Flor is a result-oriented specialist in Leadership Coaching, Business Mentor, Trained Facilitator and Public Speaker.
Liliana Harris
Director, Victoria
Liliana is a Partner at Mazars with extensive experience in Tax, Accounting and Business Advisory. Her background as a Peruvian commercial lawyer allows her to provide advice with a multidisciplinary approach. She understands the issues that foreigners face when investing in Australia and deals satisfactorily with the Australian Taxation Office on behalf of her clients.