July Meeting

Past Event

Expert View: Global Resource and Commodities Outlook

James Agar, Head of Global Communications, BHP

This month’s guest speaker, James Agar, is responsible for BHP’s Media Relations, Digital, Operational and Corporate Communications, and leads a team of 60 communications professionals across Australia, Asia, Europe, North and South America.

James has had a fascinating career, spanning two decades and four continents – a far cry from the sheep farm near Penshurst, Western Victoria, where he grew up!

Since joining BHP in 2002, James has lived all over the world, and held the following positions:

  • a Financial Accountant in Melbourne
  • a European Copper Marketing Manager in The Netherlands
  • a Global Copper Book Owner in Singapore
  • a Vice President – Investor Relations, Australasia – back in Melbourne
  • and, a Vice President – Investor Relations, Americas  in New York.

Prior to joining BHP, James worked at Arthur Andersen, and even did a stint in the finance department at the Carlton Football Club – despite being a committed Geelong supporter!

James is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.  He lives in Geelong, is married to Amy, a Geelong local, and they have three young boys.

Subsidised Dinner Fee for Members and their Guests:

$65** – includes networking drinks on arrival, 3 course dinner, curated wine, and coffee.

Please RSVP any guests, dietary requirements, or apologies by 4 pm, Friday 5 July, 2019 to: GBC@geelongbusinessclub.org.au

* * Please kindly note: member attendance is assumed, unless otherwise advised.  In fairness to all members, ‘no shows’ or late apologies will be invoiced at the actual cost price of $75 per head.  We thank you for your understanding and assistance.

Geelong Business Club Monthly Dinner Meetings are open to members and their guests – strictly by invitation only.  If you would like to attend as a first-time visitor, but do not believe you are connected to a Club member, please contact us, so we can assist you.

  • GMHBA Stadium - Captain's Room
    • GMHBA Stadium
    • Geelong
    • VIC
    • 3220