About PIT
Professionals in International Trade (PIT) is a networking group based in Sydney, Australia. Our members represent and support the trade and investment activities of overseas companies in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Our Purpose
To connect like-minded professionals through networking opportunities
To strengthen our members international trade and investment knowledge
To encourage cross-cultural exchange and strengthening of our members cultural intelligence (CQ)
To foster strategic business partnerships and build a community of international trade professionals
Our Members include
- Commercial Advisors from consulates and foreign trade commissions
- Businesses with or without international operations
- Representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations
- Consultants specialising in international trade & investment support
- Professional service providers: legal, accounting, marketing, sales, logistics, etc
Our Activities
- Regular networking events in Sydney
- Guest speakers, workshops and panel discussions
- Peer-to-peer learning and professional development
- Sharing of job opportunities
Governance
How it PIT Managed?
PIT is an officially registered association under NSW Fair Trading. It is managed by an Executive Board and Committee Members who support specific operational aspects of the association. Board Members are elected and Committee Members are recruited by each Head of Committee every year. They all agree to meet and communicate regularly to oversee the effective running of the association. We are always looking for individuals to support our Committees and initiatives, feel free to contact us if you’re interested to know more.
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TO BE NOMINATED
Head of Memberships
TO BE NOMINATED
Head of EVENTS NSW
Previous Professionals in International Trade Board Members include
- Martin Roa Skramstad, Vice Chair (2020), Chair (2019)
- Stacy Farrell, Head of Marketing & Communications (2020)
- Mellisa Gillies, Head of Marketing & Communications (2020)
- Binh Rey, Head of Marketing and Communications (2019)
- Damien Richard, Head of Partnerships (2019)
- Iris de Orte Julvez, Secretary (2019)
- Yara Vasina, Vice-Chair (2018) and Head of Membership (2019)
- Daniel Spencer, Founder & Executive Chair (2015-2018)
- Fatou Ndiaye, Vice-Chair (2018)
- Rachel White, Head of Communications (2018)
- Kelsey Hill, Head of Marketing (2018)
Interested in becoming a member?
We create opportunities for members to connect on both a social and professional level and to help foster long term relationships built on trust and business collaboration.
Join our rapidly growing network