President, Australian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce (AGCC)

Entrepreneur · Investor · Economic Cooperation Facilitator

Profile

Mr. Leo Yang is an Australian-based entrepreneur, investor and business community leader with extensive experience in enterprise management, cross-border investment and industry collaboration. Since moving to Australia in 2003, he has built a diversified business background across traditional industries, financial services, technology investment and international business services.

As President of the Australian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce (AGCC), Mr. Yang is committed to strengthening economic, trade and industry cooperation between Guangdong and Australia. His work focuses on supporting Guangdong enterprises in their international expansion, facilitating practical business connections, and building a more effective platform for bilateral commercial cooperation.

Professional Background

Mr. Yang moved to Australia in 2003 for higher education and studied Accounting and Business Administration at Macquarie University. After graduation, he entered the business sector and gained hands-on entrepreneurial experience across hospitality, logistics and related service industries.

He later became involved in the precious metals and financial services sector, participating in the management and development of Australian Gold & Silver Exchange (AGSX). Through these business activities, he accumulated practical experience in corporate operations, cross-border commerce, team management and market development.

In recent years, Mr. Yang has expanded his focus to digital economy investment, innovation-driven industries and the practical application of emerging technologies in real-sector business environments. His investment interests include digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, cross-border industrial services and technology-enabled business models.

Business and Investment Experience

Mr. Yang is the Chairman of Australian Gold & Silver Exchange (AGSX) and Co-founder of AOG International Ventures. Through his business and investment activities, he has supported companies and entrepreneurs in identifying market opportunities, structuring international partnerships and exploring new growth pathways between Australia, China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

His professional experience combines business operation, investment assessment and cross-border resource integration. This has enabled him to support enterprises not only at the level of market entry, but also in relation to partnership building, industry positioning, commercial feasibility and long-term business development.

Role in Economic and Trade Promotion

As President of AGCC, Mr. Yang works to position the Chamber as a practical bridge for China–Australia business cooperation, with a particular focus on Guangdong’s outward-looking enterprises and Australia’s local industry resources.

His current priorities include:

• supporting Guangdong enterprises in understanding the Australian market, business environment and industry landscape;
• facilitating communication between companies, industry associations, professional service providers and local business networks;
• promoting cooperation in areas such as smart manufacturing, food and agriculture, building materials, construction technology, clean energy, education, healthcare, digital economy and modern services;
• assisting business delegations, trade missions and industry forums to achieve more practical follow-up outcomes;
• strengthening AGCC’s role as a trusted service platform for enterprise internationalisation and bilateral commercial engagement.

Through these efforts, Mr. Yang aims to help AGCC move beyond traditional networking activities and develop into a more structured, professional and results-oriented business cooperation platform.

Current Roles

• President, Australian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce (AGCC)
• Chairman, Australian Gold & Silver Exchange (AGSX)
• Co-founder, AOG International Ventures
• Co-Chair, Australia Web3 Association

Philanthropy and Community Engagement

Mr. Yang has long supported education, charity and community development initiatives. He established the Qingyun Education Fund under the Guangdong Charity Federation to assist students in rural and under-resourced communities through scholarships, learning resources and long-term educational support.

He has also actively supported cultural and community exchange initiatives in Australia, including Lunar New Year charity and cultural events that promote mutual understanding between Chinese and Australian communities. His community work reflects a broader commitment to social responsibility, youth development and constructive people-to-people exchange.

Vision and Outlook

As President of the Australian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Yang is committed to building AGCC into a more professional and influential platform for China–Australia economic cooperation.

His vision is to strengthen the Chamber’s capacity in three key areas: serving Guangdong enterprises in their international expansion, connecting Australian industry resources with the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, and promoting practical cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education and modern services.

With a long-term commitment to business integrity, cross-cultural understanding and practical commercial outcomes, Mr. Yang aims to contribute to a stronger, more constructive and mutually beneficial economic relationship between Guangdong and Australia.