Secretariat
Hon Michael Yabsley, Chief Executive
Michael Yabsley is 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 established Government Relations Australia Advisory Pty Ltd —a national,
Georgie Skipper, Director, Government and 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 implementation of the AGC Programme of Events including corporate events, in-bound and out-bound delegations and Business Missions. Simone graduated from Macquarie University, Australia in 2007 with a Bachelor of Media specialising in Visual Production. Simone has had extensive experience across various industry sectors including Advertising, consultancy and Service
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. As Marketing Manager for the Australia Gulf Council, Nicole is responsible for management
