Fed: Phil Scanlan to be new consul-general in New York

AAP General News (Australia)
12-11-2008
Fed: Phil Scanlan to be new consul-general in New York

CANBERRA, Dec 11 AAP - Melbourne businessman Phil Scanlan will take on the coveted
position of Australia's consul-general in New York.

Mr Scanlan, the founder of the annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue, takes
over from former South Australian Liberal premier John Olsen in April.

With wide business experience - including turns at Coca Cola Amatil, Bonlac Food and
Hallmark Asia Pacific - the federal government believes this background will be invaluable
as Mr Scanlan prosecutes Australia's interests in the US financial capital.

"Mr Scanlan will bring a wealth of experience to this position," Foreign Minister Stephen
Smith said.

"He is the Founder of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue, which has played
an influential and bipartisan role in building links between Australia and the United
States."

Mr Scanlan will stand aside from executive positions associated with the leadership
dialogue while consul-general.

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