Deputy Head of Mission of Australian Embassy in Mongolia

General Director of Epiroc Mongolia LLC

"I have served as a General Director in Mongolia from 2010 with Maxam Explosives and more recently with Epiroc Mongolia. My time in Mongolia has given me an appreciation of the Mongolian business landscape and the challenges associated with navigating and succeeding within Mongolia.   I would like to see AustCham Mongolia continue to be a voice and advocate for the members and the broader business community.   As a member of the business community, it is imperative that we have a voice that is coordinated and communicated to the relevant bodies within Mongolia."

CEO of Erdenesjas LLC

" I have a strong enthusiasm in developing the business interests of  and advocacy of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia members. Having actively participated in several AustCham Mongolia events and networking opportunities, I am fuelled with enthusiasm and passion to contribute meaningfully to the Chamber’s overarching mission and vision.   My professional journey encompasses roles in diverse sectors, including a tenure at a multinational banking institution, Brown Brothers Harriman (Luxembourg). Additionally, in the past, I have served on the board of esteemed organizations such as MIG Insurance Ltd, Intermed Hospital, and the American School of Ulaanbaatar. My experience extends to high-level executive management positions within the construction and hospitality sectors, culminating in my current role as CEO of a mining exploration company.  

Deputy Country Director of Rio Tinto Mongolia LLC

Colin has recently made the transition from Brisbane, Australia to Ulaanbaatar for his new role as the Deputy County Director for Rio Tinto Mongolia LLC. With a career spanning over 14 years with Rio Tinto, he has primarily focused on commercial endeavors, notably as a senior leader in the Procurement function. His extensive experience includes fostering relations with Australian businesses and facilitating their growth as suppliers to Rio Tinto’s Pacific Operations. Additionally, Colin has previously collaborated with the Procurement team at Oyu Toloi, maintaining enduring partnerships and relations with their leaders.

"I believe that my background can contribute to the development and ongoing success of AustCham Mongolia, and I can be a strong advocate for Australian businesses in Mongolia and for Mongolian businesses to develop opportunities in Australia."

CEO of Bodi International LLC

Dolgormaa services as the CEO of Bodi International (Bodi) LLC, which is one of the leading entities in Mongolian infrastracture since 1993 with 8 subsidiaries. BI is implementing complex engineering projects and businesses in the mining, railway, construction, and power sectors. In 2023, Bodi celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the successful completion of the Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsukhait railway project. Several projects, such as the Buuruljuut Power Plant, Tavantolgoi Coal Terminal etc., are ongoing now. In the last decade, Bodi's business operations are diversified and widened across several sectors. As a result, Bodi is looking forward to partnering with Australian companies to enhance the Mongolian economic situation in a comprehensive way. Some key personnel from the top management of Bodi Group are alumni of Australian top universities and they are keen to increase the business connection between Australia and Mongolia.

"As an alumna of ANU, Canberra, personally, I am looking forward to fruitful business cooperation between Australian and Mongolian companies as well as to bringing world-class mining engineering know-how to the Mongolian context."

Partner of Dunnaran & Partners LLP

Dulguun is a Partner at Dunnaran & Partners LLP, a local law firm launched by the former lawyers of MinerEllison, an Australian-based international law firm, following its exit from the market. Dulguun worked for MinterEllison for nearly 10 years. He is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with over 10 years of relevant experience advising foreign investors on their Mongolian investments and operations. Dulguun's expertise covers mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial, financing, regulatory compliance, energy and resources, real estate, and licensing. Dulguun is educated in both Mongolia and the UK, obtaining an LLB from the National University and an LLM from the University of Westminster. Dulguun was involved in drafting AustCham Mongolia's charter, and has been providing ongoing legal support to AustCham Mongolia since its establishment and has served on the balloting committee for its AGM several times previously.

"As one of the most active and diverse foreign chambers in Mongolia, AustCham plays a meaningful role in developing commercial connections among its stakeholders and representing its members’ views to third-party stakeholders. By serving on the board of directors of AustCham, I endeavor to contribute to AustCham’s public affairs and advocacy efforts, which can provide effective campaigns on issues that matter to its members and constructive law-based inputs into the formulation of policies impacting their businesses"

Country Program Manager Australia Awards Mongolia

I have been working for the AAM Program for 15 years, managing the overall operation of the Program, which includes scholar and alumni engagement, leadership program development and implementation, and linkages between Australia and Mongolia. I can continue to contribute to the success of Austcham via my extensive network of Australian Alumni, the Mozzies and experience with knowledge of Mongolian stakeholders in various areas of the public and private sector. All of these relationships can help to further strengthen the ties between Australian and Mongolian businesses through their personal and professional networks. Additionally, I am committed to promoting AustCham’s CSR efforts, leveraging my leadership experience in community development, business development, and stakeholder engagement. I am willing to further contribute to strengthen the daily operations of Austcham through my leadership and cooperation with other board members.

Senior Tax Manager of PwC Mongolia

It is my pleasure to serve as Board of Director at AustCham Mongolia. with over 20 years of experience in the tax, finance, and accounting sectors, I have cultivated a deep understanding of these fields through various roles. My Career began at the Ministry of Finance, where i worked in the Accounting Policy and Fiscal Policy Departments. As a state official, I was involved in tax law drafting and discussions, which has equipped me with valuable insights into the legislative process. Currently, I am leading the Tax Consultancy practice at PwC Mongolia. I Hold a master's degree in finance from the University of Melbourne, which i completed under and Australian Government Scholarship. In addition, I have earned professional qualifications including ACCA, CPA (Mongolia), and CPTA (Mongolia). I am also in the process of completing the final exam (EU VAT) for the ADIT qualification from the Chartered Tax Institute of the UK. As a Board member, i am committed to leveraging my extensive experience to assist AustCham in shaping policy papers and advocacy initiatives related to Mongolia's taxation, business, and investment environment. I am also eager to keep AustCham members informed about upcoming or proposed tax-related legislative changes in Mongolia. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with the Board of directors to advance AustCham Mongolia's mission and support the growth and success of its members.

Executive Director of Orica Mongolia LLC

Mr Mandakhbat is an Executive Director of Orica Mongolia LLC since august 2019. Prior this, Mandakhbat had extensive experience in senior government official roles with various Ministries such as mining, justice, and external affairs, etc. Mandakhbat has the right mix of attributes to help elevate the Chamber’s activities, especially through his strong advocacy and networking abilities.

Chief Operations Officer of RJE Mongolia LLC

Munkhzul (Zula) currently works as the Chief Operations Officer at RJE Mongolia LL, an Australian-Mongolian Joint Venture company that provides engineering and construction services to the resources and mining industry in Mongolia. Her background includes 10 years living in Adelaide for senior schooling, University and working for RJE Global in South Australia. She also has extensive experience in Project Management for Khan Bank. Holding a degree in Information Technology from Flinders University in South Australia which exposes her to the technical side of the world, however, her education and work experience has been in project management.

"Most of my life has been shaped in Australia, and having a role in my organization being a bridge between Australians and Mongolians to bring the two different cultures and values together, and I believe this will be relevant to AustCham Mongolia’s mission. I look forward to supporting AustCham Mongolia through my advocacy and hope to bring a positive influence, progressive attitude, and most importantly, value to AusCham Mongolia."

CEO of Bayan Airag Exploration LLC

Peter is an Australian citizen, who has worked in Mongolia since 2019 as CEO of Bayan Airag Exploration LLC, a privately-owned gold mine in Zavkhan aimag.  He was trained as a geologist, with BSc and MSc degrees, and has had a career of over 35 years working in Australia, Chile, Kazakhstan and Mongolia in the exploration, development and management of gold, copper, nickel and iron ore businesses. He has previously been MD/CEO of several ASX-listed companies (BCD Resources, Central Asian Resources, Capricorn Metals), and non-executive director of Marmota Resources.  He is passionate about mineral development in Mongolia and how it can drive prosperity and has been a member of AustCham’s Business Development committee for two years.

Chairman of Trade and Development Bank

I have been Chairman of Trade and Development Bank (TDB) since April 2022. I first came to Mongolia in 2004 as part of ING Bank’s management and technical assistance agreement with TDB. Since then, I have held positions such as Executive Director, President, Board Member, and Deputy Chairman. With extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, I have specialized in corporate governance, investment, international relations, and bond issuance. I have formerly worked in over 12 countries for more than 50 years. Using my experience, I aim to work to support and nourish a business environment, where businesses of Mongolia and Australia both thrives.