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Doug Ritchie
Chief Executive Energy, Rio Tinto
"Brisbane is Rio Tinto’s global headquarters for Energy, along with its Australian coal, bauxite, alumina and aluminium businesses, and numerous business functions. The city’s proximity to growing Asian markets makes for an ideal base for our mining businesses, while Brisbane’s infrastructure, education facilities, weather and lifestyle are key attractions that assist us to recruit and retain a high-quality workforce." |
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Fernando Fajardo
Executive Director, Acciona
"Acciona Infrastructure was delighted to relocate to Brisbane and to establish a Brisbane office for our team as we commence work on the Legacy Way project. As a growing city it’s important that the infrastructure investment supports this growth through the application of innovation and sustainable development. Brisbane has welcomed our staff and their families who have relocated from Spain."
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Paul Gampe
Vice President Engineering,
Red Hat Asia-Pacifc
"Brisbane has truly become Australia's answer to Silicon Valley by providing an environment that fosters excellent growth and development opportunities for global companies. Red Hat has certainly achieved strong business growth and success through its activities in Brisbane." |
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Brian Walker
General Manager,
Tate & Lyle
"Brisbane is the Asia Pacific regional headquarters of our Food Systems business. The excellent local infrastructure, low State and local taxes, and the various support programs provided by the Queensland Government, makes Brisbane a great place to build a strong business. The high quality lifestyle also ensures a ready supply of skilled and talented people." |
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Andrew Liveris
President, Chairman and Chief Executive,
The Dow Chemical Group
"I am drawn to Brisbane as a source of talent, innovation, and opportunity. Brisbane is home to industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to renewable energy, agriculture to information technology. It is home to top-notch research centers and a diverse, well-educated workforce; and it bats well above its average in generating jobs for Queensland and Australia. All told, Australia’s “new world city” is fast becoming a key gateway for companies like Dow to do business in Asia and beyond." |