About this regional hub
The United Kingdom/Europe office located in London helps Western Australian companies to access trade and investment opportunities in the United Kingdom and European Union.
We speak a range of languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish and Japanese.
If you are an investor or industry and would like to enquire more about trade, investment and export with Western Australia get in touch with us via our online enquiry form.
Our Commissioner for United Kingdom and Europe
John Langoulant AO
Agent General for Western Australia in the United Kingdom/Europe
Mr Langoulant is the Agent General for Western Australia in the United Kingdom/Europe region. Mr Langoulant and his team work to attract investment and increase trade into Western Australia from the United Kingdom, Europe and Israel. A respected business leader who has held a diverse range of executive and non-executive roles, Mr Langoulant has decades of experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. He has extensive knowledge of the Western Australian economy and industry and considerable experience undertaking reviews to support government reform agendas.
As Western Australia’s Under Treasurer from 1995 to 2004, Mr Langoulant was instrumental in restoring the State’s AAA rating. He has also held Chief Executive positions with Australian Capital Equity, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia and the Oakajee Port and Rail project.
Most recently, Mr Langoulant has held a number of non-executive director roles including as Chair of Infrastructure WA where he was responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, planning, management and performance of the agency. He has also been the Chair of the Government Employees Superannuation Fund for the past decade. In 2010, Mr Langoulant was awarded an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia and was the Western Australian Citizen of the Year for Business in 2011.
Email: agent_general@wago.co.uk
Our Locations in the Region
United Kingdom London
5th Floor, Australia Centre Corner of Strand and Melbourne Place London WC2B 4LG, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 20 7240 2881
Germany Frankfurt
Satellite Office Frankfurt, Opernplatz 14 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Phone: +49 157 787 96470
Countdown to London Tech Week
The below WA based tech startups looking to expand into the UK market, will be attending London Tech Week 2023 from 12 to 14 June as part of an organised trade mission.
London Tech Week is designed to showcase how tech is transforming business and society to drive change. The trade mission will help WA companies scale up and access talent, funding and customers you need to grow.
Invest and Trade Western Australia together with The UK Government Department for Business and Trade has put together an exciting program that includes:
- A pre-mission briefing in Perth with key WA Government leaders, including the Invest and Trade team.
- A welcome reception hosted by the Western Australian Government Office in London (WAGO).
- A business networking event with an opportunity to engage with delegates from other Australian jurisdictions.
- Workshops hosted by the UK’s Department of International Trade (DIT), including a regional session, and a session on the Global Entrepreneur Programme.
- A DIT workshop about the UK opportunity and free trade agreement outcomes for business.
- Networking events.
- Business matching and venture capital support.
Demonstrating strong capabilities and innovative products across sectors, including fin, med and agtech are:
- Ingrid Rodriguez, Eikonic R&D
- Karan Savara, FBR Limited
- Holly Bridgwater, Humyn.ai
- John Wright, Metabolic Health Solutions
- Ariane Platell, QL Space
- Elle Bell, SpacetoCo
- Camilla Crockford, Work Metrics
- Steve Wildisen, Xsights Digital Pty Ltd
- Aaron Wilson, ENTX Global Pty Ltd
- James Salt, Constructive Software
At a pre-departure briefing, this group heard from Phillipe Pierson (Director of Client Services Invest and Trade WA), Tina Redshaw (British General Consul, WA) and John Langoulant (Agent General for WA) on the trade prospects with the United Kingdom, with even more opportunities made available through the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement which has now entered into force.
To find out more about this trade agreement visit DFAT's website.
For more information on London Tech week visit London Tech Week 2023 - London Tech Week
Published on: 06 June 2023
Technology & Advanced Manufacturing
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If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.
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