NT’s Andrew Liveris gets new role to build on US-Aust relations

A renowned Territory business leader will help lead efforts to strengthen ties between Australia and the US at a pivotal moment in the alliance. Read all about it.

Darwin’s Andrew Liveris will help lead efforts to strengthen ties between Australia and the US at a pivotal moment in the alliance. - Photo Steve Pohlner

Darwin’s Renowned business leader Andrew Liveris, who previously worked as an adviser to Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will help lead efforts to strengthen ties between Australia and the US at a pivotal moment in the alliance.

Mr Liveris, the President of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee, has been named as the new chair of the American Australian Association (AAA), the leading organisation dedicated to fostering ties between the two nations.

Mr Liveris, who currently serves on the boards of IBM, Saudi Aramco and Worley, will take over from current chairman Craig Chapman in January.

“I am honoured to serve the Association at a pivotal moment for our two nations,” Mr Liveris said.

“The alliance will be judged by what we build together, from critical technologies to energy systems to the talent that powers both economies.

“My goal is simple, expand the AAA’s impact and turn shared values into shared projects.”

Founded in 1948 by Sir Keith Murdoch, the AAA is a non-profit group dedicated to strengthening the social, cultural, commercial and strategic ties between Australia and the United States

Andrew Liveris is the new chair of the American Australian Association

AAA President and CEO Steven Marshall welcomed the appointment of the powerhouse businessman Mr Liveris who has advised three US presidents and the Australian government on manufacturing, energy and infrastructure.

“His vision, global business acumen and enduring connection to both Australia and the United States— together with his role leading the Brisbane 2032 Olympics — will be invaluable as we continue to advance the Association’s mission,” Mr Marshall said.

The appointment comes as a pivotal moment in the Australian-US alliance as the countries seek to strengthen the relationship under the Trump administration.

In October, Mr Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese inked a $13 billion critical minerals deal at the White House.

The US President has also committed to strengthening defence ties through the trilateral AUKUS submarine pact.

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Originally published as NT’s Andrew Liveris gets new role to build on US-Aust relations