About Us
The Assyrian Business Council of Australia strengthens relationships, collaboration, and commercial engagement across our professional community.
The Assyrian Business Council of Australia (ABCA) is a professional network dedicated to connecting, supporting, and advancing Assyrian business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals across Australia.
Our purpose is to strengthen relationships within the Assyrian business community while encouraging collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and commercial engagement. By bringing together individuals from diverse industries and professional backgrounds, ABCA creates an environment where businesses and professionals can support one another and contribute to long-term economic and professional growth.
ABCA serves as a platform for dialogue, connection, and opportunity—helping individuals build meaningful relationships that strengthen both business outcomes and community cohesion.
Our mission is to strengthen the Assyrian business community in Australia by fostering meaningful connections, encouraging collaboration, and supporting professional and commercial growth.
We envision a thriving and connected Assyrian business community in Australia where professionals and entrepreneurs support one another, collaborate, and contribute to the economic and social success of the broader community.
ABCA creates opportunities for members of the Assyrian community to connect and engage in ways that support business development and professional advancement.
Our activities include:
Through these initiatives, ABCA aims to strengthen the professional ecosystem within the Assyrian community.
The Assyrian Business Council of Australia is guided by principles that shape how we engage with our members and the broader community.
We believe in strengthening connections within the Assyrian professional community and supporting one another’s success.
We encourage ethical business practices, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions and initiatives.
We promote cooperation between business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs to unlock opportunities and create shared value.
We aim to highlight and support the diverse expertise, skills, and leadership that exist within the Assyrian business community.
We recognise that strong communities are built when individuals contribute their time, knowledge, and support to the collective good.
ABCA is led by a group of professionals committed to strengthening Assyrian enterprise and supporting the next generation of business leaders across Australia.
Board Member
Dr S. George Marano is the Founder and Principal Consultant of RBV Consulting Group, where he advises CEOs, boards and executive teams on strategic management, growth barriers, organisational development and international business. He is also a lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School and contributes regularly to business and politics thought leadership through RBV Quarterly and external publications.
Board Member
Anter Isaac is an experienced chairman, director, CEO, adviser and consultant with a strong background in sport, governance, finance and organisational leadership. He has held senior roles across Australian football, including extensive involvement with Football Australia, where he’s currently the Chairman. Anter brings strong governance discipline, commercial judgement and community leadership experience to his work with boards and organisations.
Board Member
Susan Warda is a senior family lawyer and Accredited Specialist in Family Law with Mills Oakley, with particular expertise in complex financial matters, property settlements, family businesses, high-value asset structures and cross-border family law issues. She brings strong professional discipline, legal insight and community-minded leadership to her board and advisory roles.
Board Member
Dr Daniella Beniamen is a medical doctor and neurosurgery trainee at St. Vincents Hospital and brings a professional background that reflects clinical excellence, discipline and service. Daniella brings a strong health-sector perspective, analytical capability and values-led leadership to her involvement in professional and community initiatives.
Board Member
Lucas Barkho is a lawyer and senior associate at Madison Marcus, where he works across strategic advisory and special projects. With a legal background and experience in professional services, Lucas brings commercial awareness, stakeholder engagement skills and disciplined problem-solving to his work. His contribution reflects a practical understanding of governance, advisory work and community-building within professional and business networks.