About us
A bridge of cooperation between Montenegro and Australia, dedicated to economic prosperity and the strategic connection between our peoples.
History and Role of the Chamber
The Montenegro-Australia Chamber of Commerce (MACC) was established with the aim of becoming a key catalyst for strengthening bilateral relations between Montenegro and Australia. Recognizing the significant potential of economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as the strength of the Montenegrin diaspora in Australia, MACC serves as a platform that channels resources, knowledge, and capital toward the development priorities of both nations.
- Our organization focuses on:
- The identification and implementation of investment opportunities.
- Establishing strategic partnerships between Montenegrin and Australian companies.
- Supporting the transfer of knowledge, innovation, and modern technologies.
- Promoting Montenegro’s export potential in the Australian market, and vice versa.
We believe that strong economic ties form the foundation of overall interstate cooperation, and we therefore actively work on removing business barriers and creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and facilitate sustainable economic cooperation between Montenegro and Australia through:
- Providing logistical, legal, and informational support to businesses.
- Organizing business forums, B2B meetings, and professional seminars.
- Advocating for policies that encourage bilateral trade and foreign direct investment.
- Creating a network of trust among Chamber members.
- Promoting best practices in business and corporate governance.
- Preserving and strengthening the ties between the Montenegrin business community abroad and the homeland.
MACC acts as a catalyst for economic initiatives that deliver measurable benefits to the economies of both countries.
Vision
We strive to position the Chamber as:
- The leading institution for all aspects of economic relations between Montenegro and Australia.
- The first point of contact for Australian investors looking to expand into the Western Balkans region.
- A key partner to state institutions in developing economic cooperation strategies.
- A modern, digitally transformed organization that responds to the challenges of the global market.
- A driver of a significant increase in trade volume between Montenegro and Australia.
- A catalyst for the creation of new jobs through investment projects.
- A synonym for reliability, professionalism, and business excellence.
- An institution that educates future leaders who will manage international projects.
Our vision is a future in which geographical distance is not a barrier, but an opportunity to create unique value through the synergy of different markets.
Founders
Meet the experts who drive our initiatives.
Petar Tomašević
Petar Tomašević (MBA, OLY) is an experienced executive director and investment advisor with a strong international background in the mining, finance, and corporate governance sectors.
Dr Ashley Paul D’Sylva
Dr Ashley Paul D’Sylva is the founder of Empire Capital Partners, an internationally oriented corporate finance advisory and merchant banking group headquartered in Perth, Western Australia.
Tim Neesham
Tim Neesham has more than 20 years of experience in financial markets, with a particular focus on corporate structuring, capital raising, and strategic advisory services for public and private companies.
Marko Lopičić
Marko Lopičić is an experienced entrepreneur and executive in the field of private education, with more than two decades of experience in Montenegro.
Strategic Sectors
We focus on areas with the greatest potential for economic transformation and return on investment.
Tourism
Development of premium and sustainable destinations in Montenegro.
Mining
Production with high added value.
Energy
Projects in the field of renewable energy sources.
IT Sector
Digital economy and technological transformation.
Sport
Povezivanje sportskih saveza i razvoj sportske infrastrukture.
Obrazovanje
Akademska razmjena i programi stručnog usavršavanja.