MEDIA RELEASE – SIMON CHAN AM APPOINTMENT AS CHAIR OF MULTICULTURAL NSW
The NSW Government is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Chan AM as the new chair of the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board.
Mr Chan has been a valued member of the Advisory Board since 2018 and is one of its longest serving members. His breadth of experience spans the arts, cultural, business and community sectors.
Announcing the appointment at the board’s most recent meeting, Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper cited Mr Chan’s vast experience, community work, wise counsel and bipartisanship as some of the factors behind the move, among others.
In addition to his role on the Advisory Board, Mr Chan serves as president of the Chinese Australian Forum, director on the board of Sydney Festival and chair of the VisAsia Committee at the Art Gallery of NSW.
He is also a member of the Federal Government’s Australian Multicultural Council, director of the Australian National Maritime Museum Foundation and member of the NSW Government Geographical Names Board.
Mr Chan is also the founder and director of Art Atrium, a contemporary art gallery in Sydney that focuses on cross-cultural collaboration and expression as a reflection of our multicultural society.
Mr Chan has officially taken the reins from previous chair Nick Kaldas APM.
Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said:
“Simon has been an outstanding contributor to the Advisory Board for many years, and his experience, advocacy and community work made him an obvious candidate to take on this important role.
“A multiculturalism champion, Simon has done incredible work supporting and uplifting NSW’s diverse communities, with a track record of success.
“He leads with inclusivity and brings a depth of experience across diverse sectors. I look forward to working alongside Simon as he continues to serve our vibrant multicultural society.”
Multicultural NSW Advisory Board Chair Simon Chan AM said:
“I am honoured to be appointed chair of the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board.
“I look forward to continuing to work with the Minister for Multiculturalism and our Advisory Board members to maintain social cohesion in the current challenging community environment.
“I want to see everyone in our multicultural society feel a strong sense of belonging as Australians.”
Multicultural NSW CEO Joseph La Posta said:
“Simon’s longstanding commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive and united multicultural community in NSW will serve us well as he takes on this important role.
“Simon has been a dedicated and passionate member of our Advisory Board.
“He brings a wealth of knowledge, lived experience and leadership to the role, and I look forward to working closely with him to continue advancing social cohesion and harmony across our state.”
MEDIA: Alexi Demetriadi | Minister Kamper | 0481 069 210
