At the heart of the American Australian connection: Commerce, Culture and Community. At next week’s Australia Benefit Dinner we celebrate our 2025 Honourees Mick Farrell, Chairman and CEO of Resmed , and Phillipa Harrison, Former Managing Director of Tourism Australia, both extraordinary leaders in their fields. Having completed a Bachelor of Engineering with first-class honours from the University of New South Wales, Mick Farrell headed to the USA to complete a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management. A perfect example of American-Australian collaboration, Mick has gone on to be a celebrated leader in Advanced Medical Technology, driving industry innovation, operating excellence, and improving the lives of millions across the globe. Throughout her career Phillipa Harrison has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to promoting Australia as a premier travel destination, significantly elevating economic, social and cultural standing by encouraging tourism to our corner of the world from across the globe. Leading through some of the most challenging periods in the travel industry’s history, Phillipa is a globally admired leader in tourism. Since our inception in 1948, the American Australian Association has been at the forefront of fostering cross-cultural connections and facilitating opportunities for growth and development. Join us on September 18 for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 2025 Honourees while supporting cross cultural opportunities for future growth and development of the alliance. Last tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/dVP2ay6Y (fb)

With two weeks to go, this is your last chance to snap up tickets to our Australia Benefit Dinner in Sydney on Thursday September 18. The enduring bond between Australia and the United States is built on the vision, integrity and impact of extraordinary leaders. This year we proudly celebrate Mick Farrell, Chairman and CEO of ResMed, and Phillipa Harrison, Former Managing Director of Tourism Australia, whose leadership and innovation continue to shape the future of our nations and deepen the connection between our people. Joined by special guests David Campbell, Delta Goodrem and Jess Hitchcock, the evening plays a vital role in enabling us to champion the next generation of leaders through our Graduate Education, Veteran and Arts scholarship programs. Last chance to secure your tickets via link in bio! (fb)