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Andrew N. Liveris AO appointed Chair

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

American Australian Association, Inc. (AAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew N. Liveris AO as its new Chair, effective January 1st 2026. Mr Liveris succeeds Craig Chapman, who has served with distinction as a Board member for 23 years and as Chair for more than six.

This announcement comes at a time of growing momentum in U.S.–Australia relations, following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s highly successful meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House—a defining moment that reaffirmed the strategic and economic partnership between the two nations.

About Andrew N. Liveris AO

Andrew N. Liveris AO is a globally recognised business leader whose five-decade career spans the industrial, energy and manufacturing sectors. Born in Darwin, Australia, and a First Class Honours graduate in Chemical Engineering from the University of Queensland, he joined The Dow Chemical Company in 1976 and rose through manufacturing, engineering, sales and business leadership roles in Asia-Pacific and North America. He was appointed CEO in 2004 and Chairman in 2006, leading Dow through a major transformation that included the US$19 billion acquisition of Rohm and Haas and the creation of Sadara Chemical Company, a joint venture with Saudi Aramco.

Mr Liveris has advised three U.S. Presidents on manufacturing and industrial policy and has served Australian governments in senior advisory capacities on energy, infrastructure and industry. He is the author of Make It in America, a widely cited blueprint for revitalising domestic manufacturing.

He currently serves on the Boards of IBM, Saudi Aramco and Worley Ltd (Deputy Chair), among others, and is President of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee. He is a past Honoree of the American Australian Association in recognition of his leadership and enduring contribution to the U.S.–Australia partnership.

About Craig Chapman

Craig Chapman has served on the AAA Board since 2002 and on its Executive Committee since 2003, including more than six years as Chair. A long-time leader in U.S.–Australia business and finance, Craig’s legal career, including 40 years at Sidley Austin LLP, has focused on cross-border banking, capital markets and investment between the two nations.

At this year’s AAA Benefit Dinner in New York, Craig was honored as an American Australian Association Honoree, in recognition of his significant business leadership and his 23 years of outstanding service to the Association. Under his stewardship, the AAA expanded its programs, strengthened its corporate and government partnerships and solidified its position as the leading private sector organization supporting the American Australian alliance.

Andrew N. Liveris AO

Incoming Chair

“I am honoured to serve the Association at a pivotal moment for our two nations. The alliance will be judged by what we build together, from critical technologies to energy systems to the talent that powers both economies. My goal is simple, expand the AAA’s impact and turn shared values into shared projects. I look forward to building on Craig Chapman’s exceptional leadership and expanding the Association’s impact across business, education, defence and culture.”

Steven Marshall

President & CEO, American Australian Association

“On behalf of the Board and our members, I extend our deepest gratitude to Craig Chapman for his extraordinary leadership and service. We are equally thrilled to welcome Andrew N. Liveris AO as our new Chair. His vision, global business acumen and enduring connection to both Australia and the United States—together with his role leading the Brisbane 2032 Olympics—will be invaluable as we continue to advance the Association’s mission.”

Craig Chapman

Outgoing Chair

“It has been a privilege to serve the American Australian Association for over two decades, and an honor to lead as Chair alongside a dedicated Board and leadership team. I sincerely congratulate Andrew N. Liveris AO and thank him for assuming the role as our Chair – his global experience and unwaivering commitment to both countries will ensure the Association’s continued expansion and diversification in support of the American Australian alliance.”

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