HACCI NF secures Arthur Sinodinos as first patron

Former ambassador to the United States and national furniture curate Arthur Sinodinos AO has been appointed inaugural Patron of the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry National Federation (HACCI NF).

Sinodinos, erstwhile main of staff to Prime Minister John Howard and a cardinal designer of his eleven-year premiership, is expected to bring “strategic gravitas” to HACCI NF’s growth, the organisation said.

“As Patron, Mr Sinodinos will supply high-level guidance and nationalist endorsement of the HACCI NF ngo and vision, to link Greek-Australian endeavor crossed the state and abroad,” HACCI’s statement read.

HACCI NF Chair Dr Elena Limnios said his assignment marked a milestone.

“We are honoured to person Arthur Sinodinos arsenic the inaugural Patron of HACCI National Federation. His enactment and planetary acquisition will assistance us further unify the Greek-Australian concern assemblage and strengthen our voice nationally and abroad.”

A, 2006 photograph of erstwhile Prime Minister John Howard (left) and main of staff Arthur Sinodinos astatine Parliament House, Canberra. Sinodinos was appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia successful this year’s Queen’s Honours List successful 2008. Photo: AAP/Alan Porritt

Sinodinos said it was “an honour and a privilege” to take connected the role.

“HACCI has rejuvenated successful caller years under the energetic guidance of its awesome caller leaders,” helium said.

“There is overmuch imaginable successful the economical and trade narration betwixt Greece and Australia and HACCI has a vital relation to play successful realising that potential. I americium keen to support those efforts done my networks and acquisition successful politics, diplomacy and planetary trade and investment.”

The Federation said his assignment comes arsenic it seeks to “cement its relation arsenic a nationalist person successful diaspora economical engagement, concern advocacy, and planetary collaboration.”

Appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia successful 2008, Sinodinos was recognised for his work to government, his publication to economical reform, and his work with the Greek community.

“This assignment comes astatine a pivotal clip arsenic we grow our scope and physique deeper connections with Hellenic organisations globally,” Dr Limnios added. “With Arthur’s support, we are assured we tin elevate HACCI NF to caller heights and guarantee its sustainability for generations to come.”