About this regional hub
The India-Gulf offices located in India and the United Arab Emirates help WA companies to access trade and investment opportunities in countries in South Asia including Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka; and Africa, the Gulf and the Middle East.
We speak a range of languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, French, Marathi, German and Arabic.
For information about trade, investment and export with Western Australia, get in touch with us via our online enquiry form.
Our Commissioner for India Gulf
Ian Martinus
Investment and Trade Commissioner for India-Gulf
Ian is the Investment and Trade Commissioner for India-Gulf and works as part of Invest and Trade Western Australia.
As Investment and Trade Commissioner, Ian and his team in Mumbai, Chennai and Dubai work to attract investment and grow trade opportunities for Western Australian businesses within the India-Gulf region.
Ian is an economic development specialist with decades of experience in investment and trade, business development and strategy; as well as international education and training.
Ian’s consulting and economic impact work spans defence industry, emerging technologies, agritech and advanced manufacturing. He has extensive experience working with government, industry and academia in cybersecurity, innovation and data.
Most recently, Ian worked at the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC) where he led the commercialisation and development of go-to-market strategies. As Head of Commercialisation and Impact for the CSCRC, Ian promoted Australia's capability in cyber security-related products and services created by Australia's best cyber security researchers in partnership with industry.
Ian holds a Doctor of Business Administration (Information Systems) and speaks fluent Japanese and conversational Indonesian.
Email: Ian.Martinus@jtsi.wa.gov.au
Tel: +91 720 017 8202 (India) | +61 433 169 101 (Australia)
Our Locations in the Region
Chennai, India
Taj Connemara, No. 2, Binny Road, off Anna Salai Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600002, India Phone: +91 720 017 8202
Mumbai, India
93, 9th Floor, Jolly Maker Chambers II, Nariman Point Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 021, India Phone: +91 22 6630 3973-76
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Office 106, Emarat Atrium Building Sheikh Zayed Road PO Box 58007 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 4 343 3226
Runs on the board for innovation and technology relations with India
Invest and Trade Western Australia together with the Centre of Australia-India Relations (CAIR) recently hosted a program of events which brought together Indian and Western Australian businesses to discuss technology and innovation.
The events set the stage for the West Test cricket match, which was held from, 22 November 2024 at Optus Stadium, and marked the first game of a five-match Test series between Australia and India.
The India Connect Symposium and Western Australian Sundowner allowed business leaders, government representatives, and industry experts to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration between WA and India.
India Connect Symposium: Driving Innovation and Trade
At the historic WACA Ground, delegates gathered for the India Connect Symposium to discuss how innovation and technology can further strengthen ties between the two regions.
Highlights of the Symposium included:
- A keynote speech by Ronnie Fahy, CEO of Xplorate, emphasizing the importance of cross-border collaboration in technology and innovation.
- A thought-provoking panel discussion, moderated by Professor Gordon Flake, featuring experts from Forge Innovation & Ventures, GMR Group, and Curtin University.
- Opportunities for delegates to network and identify synergies in renewable energy, digital transformation, and advanced manufacturing.
The Symposium underscored India’s role as a key market for WA under its Investment and Trade Plan, with discussions highlighting complementary capabilities and areas of growth.
Western Australia Sundowner: Networking with a View
Later in the evening, over 120 guests gathered at Goodwood Restaurant, Optus Stadium, for the Western Australia Sundowner, a networking event with stunning views of Perth’s skyline.
The Sundowner celebrated the partnership between WA and India, blending business discussions with cultural moments, including a Welcome to Country by Whadjuk Noongar Elder Barry Winmar and a captivating musical performance by Praaz Duo.
Key speakers included:
- Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC, who highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with India.
- Adam Gilchrist AM, former Australian cricket captain and CAIR Advisory Board member, who reflected on the role of cricket in fostering cultural and economic partnerships.
- Tim Thomas, CEO of CAIR, and Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia, who discussed the importance of international collaboration in sport and business.
The day also highlighted Western Australia’s growing calendar of globally significant events, including WA Space Week (held from 26–29 November) and West Tech Fest (2–6 December).
Published on: 02 December 2024
Technology & Advanced Manufacturing
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