Roland Jabbour

Roland Jabbour OAM is a distinguished leader in public service and business entrepreneurship with extensive experience of commerce and international trade relations. He is chair of Jabbour Holding Group of companies with its corporate headquarters based in Melbourne and offices across the Middle East region and globally. He oversees major projects between Australia and the Arab region, representing Australian universities as well as private sector and government institutions. His business network extends over several sectors including international education and training, property development and investments, migration services, media, hospitality, travel and tourism. Mr Jabbour is a recipient of many awards from Australian and overseas governments in recognition of his service to the Australian community. These include the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), the Medal for the Centenary of Federation of Australia which was awarded by the Governor General & the Commonwealth of Australia for service to the Australian Community, and a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of voluntary service to the community awarded by the Premier of Victoria. He has also been a finalist for the Australian Ethnic Business Awards (2009) and was nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2004.