Where
1 World Trade CenterU.S. Commercial Service - Portland / USEAC
121 SW Salmon St., Suite 242
Portland, OR 97204
Driving Directions
Contact
Kellie HollowayU.S. Commercial Service/Portland
503-326-3002
kellie.holloway@trade.gov
Australia Aerospace, Defense & Security Market Briefing
Unique opportunity to connect with AUSTRALIA Aerospace, Defense & Security industry expert! U.S. Embassy Canberra, U.S. Commercial Service Specialist Doug Hartley is in Portland to advise area businesses on current market trends and strategies for effective business development and sales in Australia.
Dr. Hartley is especially positioned to elaborate on these leading commercial opportunities, government procurement developments, and how U.S. exporters can benefit.
- Military Aviation: Australia has or is acquiring Growler, Poseidon, Triton UAV & Joint Strike Fighter
- Helicopters: Numbers have doubled to around 2000 in the last 10 years and are projected to double again in the next 7 years
- UAVs: Agriculture sector is very interested in the application, especially for spraying and monitoring purpose
- Emergency Response: Seasonal bush fires and monsoonal flooding remain a threat and new solutions and equipment sought
Friday, August 7, 2015
9:00 - 10:30 AM
The event is complimentary, but registration is required.
Limited private consultations with Dr. Hartley are available in the afternoon. Please contact kellie.holloway@trade.gov about scheduling.
DR. DOUGLAS HARTELY
COMMERCIAL SPECIALIST
U.S. EMBASSY AUSTRALIA - U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE CANBERRA
Dr. Hartley brings an exception range of skills t the U.S. Commercial Service with particular emphasis on Asutralia an dits neighboring countries. Dr. Hartley served at the Australian Trade Commission for over a decade, setting benchmarks as its younges regional manager and trade commissioner in Papua New Guidea, settig national recoreds for export seminar attendance and writing its best-selling market report. Doug also led initiatives ot establish entirely new export markets and freight connections from regional Australi into Southeast Asia and the South Pacific.
Since joiing USCS Australia, Dr. Hartely has taken on national responsibilities for assisting US exporters find and win sales in the following industries: aerospace and defense, marine industries, agriculture equipment, safety and security equipment and food processing and packing equipment, including processed foods and beverages. He also supports trade advocacy for government tenders and is based in the U.S. Embassy in Canberra.
Dr. Hartley holds two degrees awarded by the James Cook University of North Queensland - a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Doctor of Philosophy.