Overview
Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) have enjoyed a long-standing trade and investment partnership. With the UK no longer part of the European Union, South Australia has an opportunity to strengthen cooperation through the new Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement.
Sector opportunities
The FTA will provide valuable opportunities for food, beverage and consumer producers, as well as strengthening supply chains, when it comes into force.
About our team
Hon. David Ridgway
Agent General for South Australia - UK and Europe
David Ridgway is South Australia’s Agent General in London. A former Trade and Investment Minister in the South Australian Parliament, David is passionate about the economic growth of the State.
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Pallavi Mishra
Trade and Investment Manager – Germany
Headed up by Trade and Investment Manager, Pallavi Mishra, South Australia’s presence in Germany will enable stronger ties across continental Europe, taking advantage of the changing trade and investment opportunities when the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement is finalised. Pallavi provides experienced insight on emerging opportunities and the investment climate in Germany. This includes building networks as part of the Australia-Germany Hydrogen Accord, and identifying opportunities in priority areas such as defence, food & beverages, agriculture and healthcare.
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Stephen Camporeale
Country Director - UK and Europe
Stephen joined South Australia’s Agent General Office in London in 2022 as Country Director for UK and Europe with an aim to attract investment to the state and support exporters for this region. Previously a Chief Executive Officer of the European businesses of Nova Systems in London, Stephen had an extensive Defence, Aerospace and Management Career and has worked extensively in Australia, the UK, Norway, and Singapore. Stephen is a Chartered Professional Engineer, Fellow of IEAUST, Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Member of the Institute of Directors. He has held board appointments in Australia, the UK and Norway.
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Anthony Heath
Director Defence Industry – UK
Anthony will harness the opportunities for partnerships between South Australia and the United Kingdom’s defence sectors, ensuring close relationships with industry, associations and government. Anthony is a member of the Defence SA team, based in the UK.
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Henry Lawton
Investment Director - UK and Europe
Henry facilitates investment from the UK and Europe into South Australia concentrating on key priority sectors including agribusiness, health and medical industries and energy and mining. He was previously Vice President of a specialist global research service provider where he serviced the majority of the leading Australian and international private equity and infrastructure investors. Prior to this he worked for a Federal Senator for South Australia and then a prominent national industry association.
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Vanessa McKinney
Business Development Manager - UK & Europe
Having joined the team in December 2024, Vanessa works to promote and facilitate trade in the UK and Europe. Covering all the priority sectors for South Australia, Vanessa’s key focus is on supporting food, wine, and agriculture, hi-tech and med-tech. With over 14 years of experience in sales and business development across fast-moving consumer goods, media, events, and energy consulting industries, Vanessa has worked with leading Australian and British companies. Most recently, she served as Director of New Ventures at Gulf Intelligence based out of London, UK. Vanessa is highly skilled at developing and implementing successful commercial strategies, while fostering meaningful, beneficial, and long-term partnerships. Vanessa holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from the University of Canberra, with postgraduate studies from the University of Cambridge Churchill College.
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