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Farewell to Ambassador in Zurich on 23rd September 2020

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Published on 12.10.2020 by The Australian Swiss Chamber of Commerce

Guests gathered at the iconic Zunfthaus zur Meisen in Zurich to say farewell to the Australian Ambassador to Switzerland and Advisory Board Member of Australian Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Lynette Wood.

Farewell to Ambassador in Zurich on 23rd September 2020

Since Excellency Ambassador Wood's appointment over 4 years ago, she has championed the Australian Swiss Chamber of Commerce (AusCham) and this support will continue upon her return to Canberra in her new position as the First Assistant Secretary in the Consular and Crisis Management Division.

We were fortunate to have Olivia Chang, journalist and former CNNMoney Switzerland reporter, returning to interview Excellency Ambassador Wood. The informal Q&A gave the audience an exclusive insight into Ambassador Wood's background, the highlights of her role and views on Swiss-Australian business relations. 

John Wegman, VP & Managing Director Central Europe Region for Iron Mountain Inc, a longstanding AusCham corporate member, provided the closing comments.

(pictured above, the Excellency Ambassador Wood with Vicki Tanner, President of AusCham, along with some of AusCham's Board members and below, with journalist, Olivia Chang)

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