Our History

The association was launched in 2011 by a number of individuals and businesses with a diverse range of experience, professional expertise and a genuine passion for promoting Spanish trade, business, communication and culture in Australia.

La Camara aims to be the preeminent point of reference for Spanish companies interested in investing in Australia, as well as for Australian companies willing to develop and expand their business in Spain.

From the very beginning, these initial members had the support and advice of the Spanish Trade Commission, given that the purpose of the association was to become the Spanish Official Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia.

After only one year La Camara became a reality, The Official Spanish-Australian Chamber of Commerce is an incorporated association formed under and governed by the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (“the Act”) in the State of New South Wales and operates at a national level. Currently over 70 companies are formal members, including individuals, small and medium organisations and large corporate members.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

Our mission is to promote and facilitate the creation of business links between our members.

Vision

Our vision is to become the preeminent point of reference for the Spanish Australian Business community.

Values

Our values are integrity, transparency and accountability, ensuring leadership and diversity within our board and management team, striving for excellence and innovation in our work and the services to our members and the broader community.

Honorary Roles

H. E. Alicia Moral Revilla

Honorary President

Ambassador of Spain to Australia

Rodrigo Tilve Seoane

Honorary Vice-President

Chief Economic and Trade Commissioner

Economic and Trade Commission of Spain in Australia
Embassy of Spain in Australia

Patron

Christopher Brown AM

Patron of La Camara

Board Members

Sylvia Fernandez

president

Senior Partner
Thomson Geer

Pablo Santos

National Vice-president

Director
S&L Steel

Pedro Pellón Lescot

Secretary

Director
CAF Rail Australia

Beata Krasuska

Treasurer

Financial Controller
Ferrovial Construction(Australia) Pty Ltd

PILAR Gómez

Board Member

Human Resources Director
Acciona Infrastructure Australia

Manuel González

Board Member

Managing Director
Sice ANZ

Carlos Vidal Jiménez

Board Member

General Manager for Transport for APAC
Indra Australia

Brian Satterthwaite

Board Member

Director
Assetinsure

Alfonso Vega de Seoane

Board Member

Director
ASLAT Consulting

Carmen Verdú

Board Member

General Manager and Executive Director
TYPSA

Management Team

Carlos Fabra

Analyst Intern

Rod Noel

General Manager

rod.noel@lacamara.com.au

Belen Gomez

Administrative and Marketing Support Specialist