Ms Patricia Forsythe, speaking at High Speed Rail World Australia 2011

Ms Patricia Forsythe,
Executive Director
Sydney Business Chamber

Patricia Forsythe is the Executive Director of the Sydney Business Chamber, a position she has held since September 2006. The focus of the Chamber is enhancing Sydney’s competitiveness as a global city.

In addition to her role at the Sydney Chamber Patricia serves on a number of boards in the Government and NFP sector including the Council of Macquarie University, the Hunter Development Corporation, the Hunter Medical Research Institute, Business Events Sydney, the Greater Sydney Partnership, the Anglican Board of Mission and Cricket NSW. Patricia is also an Honorary Associate of the Graduate School of Government at Sydney University.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Patricia served as a Member of the NSW Legislative Council from 1991 to 2006 including as a member of the Coalition frontbench from 1995-2005.

Appearing:

Conference Day One, Tuesday 30 August 2011

14.00

Panel – HSR connecting cities, connecting communities

How HSR has the potential to revitalise regional Australia
What would be the impact of HSR on urban growth and development in the corridor
Strategies for achieving promised business and trade benefits at a city, regional and national level
Analysing the affect that HSR will have on regional and interstate tourism

Dale Budd, Chairman Development Advisory Board, Rail Industry Safety and Standards, Board & Reference Group Member, Current HSR study

Ms Chris Faulks,

Chief Executive Officer,
Canberra Business Council

Ms Patricia Forsythe,

Executive Director,
Sydney Business Chamber

Mr Steven Green,

Advisor Transport,
Gosford City Council

Mr Todd Williams,

Chief Executive Officer, Hunter,
Regional Development Australia

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