Peggy O'Neal, Chancellor of RMIT University, has had a distinguished career in the business, legal, and community sectors, and succeeds Louise Adams following her significant contribution to advancing Australian commercial engagement and investor confidence in Vietnam.

Vietnam is one of Australia’s fastest-growing economic partners and a key destination for Australian businesses seeking opportunities across sectors including education and skills, agriculture and food, infrastructure, green energy transition, and resources.

The Business Champion for Vietnam works closely with Australian and Vietnamese stakeholders across government and the private sector to promote Australian capability, deepen trade and investment, and support the implementation of “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.”

O’Neal’s appointment builds on the strengths of RMIT University, which has a strong commitment to the Australia–Vietnam relationship, including as the first and only foreign university established in Vietnam.

Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Gillian Bird, welcomed the appointment, saying Vietnam is a priority partner for Australia, and strong business-to-business links are central to deepening our economic relationship”.

“O’Neal brings extensive business experience and strong connections in Vietnam, and I look forward to working with her to support Australian investors and promote high-quality, sustainable investment”, the Australian diplomat added. 

O’Neal said she was honoured to take on the role, noting that since joining RMIT University as Chancellor in 2022, it has been a genuine privilege to spend time in-country, getting to know the people of Vietnam and seeing first-hand the potential of the Australia–Vietnam relationship.

“I look forward to continuing to build on the strong and productive relationship between our two countries, to the benefit of regional prosperity”, she stressed. 

Ambassador Bird also thanked Louise Adams for her valuable contribution to strengthening commercial links between Australia and Vietnam.

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