James Harb Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Australia

Sydney, Australia

Consulting and trading firm focused on identifying and promoting Australian food and produce in the Middle East. Identified areas of demand in the Middle East and suppliers to arrange the sales for a medical supplies business to the region.Through an associated business, Australian Health and Beauty Group (see www.ahbg.com.au), expanded Australian product offerings to include organic, horticultural, vitamins, medical devices and cosmetics to align with projected growth areas in the Middle East.Introduced new partners from the Middle East and Australia to expand connections throughout the region.Co-led a trade mission to the Middle East region in 2017 and 2019.

Passionate community advocate; voluntarily representing thousands of residents over 12 years to achieve improvement of amenities, roads, traffic, parks and wellbeing in Canada Bay and Drummoyne area.

Australia

Adviser representing franchisee interests in leading global brand for fitness and gymnasiums.

Australia

Elected National President and Chairman in November 2020.

Sydney

Peak Australian organisation representing Australian bilateral trade and investment with the MENA region.As the board’s longest serving director, embedded stability into the organisation following a period of disruption and instability.Advised the Board on implementing a strategy to modernise and commercialise the organisation by engaging managers with commercial skills to increase sponsorship by 100% and membership by 30% and elevate the organisation’s profile.Played a pivotal role in conceiving the plan to increase interest in Australia and the Chamber by organising the first Middle East trade conference attended by high profile expatriates, Arab executives, and government officials. This event, along with an event in Melbourne a year earlier significantly elevated the organisation’s stature and ability to influence. Instrumental in advocating for physical representation of the Chamber in the Middle East with the ensuing promotion of the Chamber significantly increasing enquiries and business matching opportunities.Arranged numerous events with key Australian companies and government agencies involved in Middle East trade and investment which led to a substantial increase in interest and business matching. In addition, my views were sought through submissions to develop an international trade strategy for the NSW Government.Advised on and implemented constitutional change to move the Chamber to a centralised governance model.Hosted overseas delegations and engaged in business matching for investment opportunities in the agribusiness, resources, tourism and financial services sectors.

Australia

Sydney, Australia

Diversified Financial Services Company. See www.aaigl.com.au.

Sydney And Adelaide

Gold and iron ore exploration company.Assembled a harmonious board with a common vision to optimise shareholder value focused on common objectives. Managing a multi-million dollar exploration program has led to the discovery of 700 million tonnes of iron ore.Negotiated a multi-million dollar acquisition of iron ore/gold tenements in a recently opened exploration area in South Australia.Acquired new tenements.Achieved numerous capital raisings and investments during a difficult investment climate to fund the company’s exploration and acquisition strategies.

Sydney, Australia

Property development company engaged in medium density project. Identified investors and directors for a joint venture to purchase and develop a potential medium density property in the Parramatta city growth region.Obtained development approval to build 18 townhouses following a 12-month process of negotiations with Council, architects, engineers and planners.

Sydney And Melbourne

Founding Director of boutique commercial, international trade and property law firm.

Sydney And Melbourne

International trade, commercial and property law firm.Implemented conservative cost saving and credit measures to enable the firm to expand following the GFC and increase its revenue base.Significantly increased revenue, cross referrals and profitability by attracting larger institutional clients seeking advice in international trade and transport and in the property and construction sector. Advised some of the largest construction, mining and insurance companies in the world.Negotiated numerous commercial agreements between Australian and Asian, European and American companies.Managed one of the largest maritime disputes in Australian history.Represented large commodity trader in an arbitration with the Australian Wheat Board which was settled on a confidential basis.Represented major farm owning entities and families in NSW in the negotiations of the sale of land to a Qatari food conglomerate."James is one of those rare lawyers who can look at a problem and provide a quick solution that is innovative and cost effective. He has a sharp mind and is well respected in government and business circles in Australia and overseas. I met him recently at the Premier's workshop on international trade policy and I was impressed by the breadth of his knowledge on various matters, both legal and commercial. He is an asset for any business."

Master Of Laws - Llm, Law, High Distinction

Activities and Societies: Institute of Company DirectorsMember of Australian Institute of Company Directors

Bachelor’S Degree, Law, Honours