Secretariat
Michael Yabsley – Chief Executive
Michael is currently the Chief Executive of the Australia Gulf Council (AGC) which represents the commercial and investment interests between Australia and Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates – the six states that comprise the Gulf Co-operation Council. Michael is also responsible for a portfolio of commercial,
Georgie Skipper, Director, Government & Corporate Affairs
Georgie is Director of Government and Corporate Affairs at the AGC. Georgie manages the Council's government and corporate relationships, with particular oversight of the AGC's Corporate Partners and stakeholders. Georgie is passionate about contributing to Australia's foreign affairs and trade policy. Georgie contributes to a range of international and community organisations
Simone Thielbeer, Programme Manager
Simone Thielbeer manages the AGC's Programme of Corporate Events including in-bound and out-bound delegations, Business Missions, boardroom lunches, the Annual Corporate Partner Reception and the Annual Dinner. Prior to starting at the AGC, Simone was a Senior Personal Assistant at Servcorp Limited in Sydney. sthielbeer@australiagulfcouncil.com
Nicole Bucci, Marketing Manager
Nicole Bucci joined the AGC in December 2011, responsible for the Council's marketing and publicity. Nicole works closely with the AGC Secretariat to identify the AGC Corporate Partner entitlements and design and edit the monthly AGC Newsletter.
