Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has been appointed as the state's senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas. 7NEWS
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has been appointed as the state's senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas.
Helen Sawczak was also appointed the role of senior trade and investment commissioner to China, with both incoming commissioners expected to relocate in the coming months."Mr Barilaro and Ms Sawczak will be important assets for NSW businesses, helping them find new international markets and customers and driving investment into the state," Trade Minister Stuart Ayres said.
He said NSW was a magnet for foreign investment from the US, valued at more than $196 billion in 2020. He had said it was time for a refresh, and serving as deputy premier and Nationals leader had been the honour and privilege of a lifetime.
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