Catherine O'Connell Graduates from ANZCCJ leadership after 12 years of dedicated service

After 12 dedicated years with the Australian & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan - including 10 years as Vice Chair - Catherine stepped down from the Executive Council to make way for fresh leadership.

The ANZCCJ reflects Catherine’s dual Kiwi-Aussie DNA, and serving this organization has been one of her greatest professional honors. From policy work and ministerial visits to co-launching the beloved Kiwi Aussie Mixer networking events, she has helped to build something special.

Catherine says: “Leadership transitions teach us valuable lessons:

• Know when it's time to step aside for new voices

• Celebrate achievements while staying focused on the organization's future

• Maintain your commitment even when your role changes (Catherine O'Connell Law continues as a Bronze Sponsor)

• Trust that the bridges you've built will endure”

To everyone who supported Catherine over the years - your confidence enabled her to give her all to building a vibrant, engaged Chamber community. Now she is cheering from the sidelines as the new team takes the field.