Cambodia Investment Review
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AusCham) has confirmed its board for 2026, bringing together leaders from education, finance, legal advisory, and development sectors as the chamber prepares for another year of business engagement between Australia and Cambodia.
The newly confirmed board reflects the chamber’s continued role as a platform connecting Australian companies, professionals, and investors operating in Cambodia, while also supporting dialogue between the private sector, policymakers, and international partners.
AusCham Cambodia 2026 Board
• Ashley Irving — Australian Centre for Education (ACE), President
• Kenneth Tang — Strategic Partnerships & Dealmaking Consultant, Vice President
• Hugh Darwell — Acclime Cambodia, Treasurer
• Glenn Miller — J Trust Royal Bank, Secretary
• Matt Rendall — Kinstellar, Board Member
• Sovicheany Pheng — Davies SM Attorneys-at-Law, Board Member
• Leanne Devereux — CAPRED, Board Member
• Karan Dhamija — Australian Embassy Cambodia, Non-Voting Member
• Hong Reaksmey — AAA-C President / Save the Children, Non-Voting Member
Leadership team reflects broad professional representation
Ashley Irving, Country Director of the Australian Centre for Education (ACE), will serve as President for the 2026 term. ACE has been active in Cambodia’s education sector for more than two decades, providing English language training and professional development programs across the country.
Supporting the leadership team, Kenneth Tang has been appointed Vice President. Tang works as a strategic partnerships and dealmaking consultant with experience in connecting investors and business networks across Southeast Asia.
Hugh Darwell of Acclime Cambodia will serve as Treasurer, overseeing the chamber’s financial governance. Acclime supports international businesses with corporate advisory, compliance, and market entry services across Asia.
Glenn Miller, representing J Trust Royal Bank, will take on the role of Secretary, bringing banking and financial sector expertise to the chamber’s executive leadership.
The board also includes members from Cambodia’s legal and development sectors. Matt Rendall of Kinstellar and Sovicheany Pheng of Davies SM Attorneys-at-Law join as voting members, reflecting the importance of regulatory and legal expertise for international companies operating in Cambodia.
Leanne Devereux of CAPRED, a program supported by the Australian Government, also joins the board. CAPRED focuses on private sector development initiatives aimed at strengthening Cambodia’s competitiveness and inclusive economic growth.
Maintaining diplomatic and alumni links
Alongside the elected board members, AusCham has maintained two non-voting representatives to ensure continued institutional connections with key networks.
Karan Dhamija, First Secretary (Economic) at the Australian Embassy in Cambodia, will serve as a non-voting board member, helping facilitate dialogue between the chamber and Australia’s diplomatic mission on trade and investment matters.
Hong Reaksmey, President of the Australia Alumni Association of Cambodia (AAA-C) and a representative of Save the Children, will also serve as a non-voting member, strengthening ties between AusCham and Cambodia’s growing network of Australian-educated professionals.
Irving said the chamber will continue focusing on strengthening collaboration between Australian businesses and Cambodia’s evolving private sector.
“Australian companies have been long-term partners in Cambodia’s development across sectors such as education, finance, professional services, and development cooperation. Through AusCham, we aim to continue providing a platform where businesses can connect, share insights, and explore new opportunities between our two economies,” he said.
Growing the AusCham community in 2026
As Cambodia continues to attract international investment and deepen regional economic integration, AusCham plans to expand its activities in 2026 through networking events, industry discussions, business delegations, and policy engagement.
The chamber encourages companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in strengthening Australia–Cambodia business links to participate in its programs and events throughout the year.
Businesses interested in joining AusCham Cambodia or learning more about upcoming events and membership opportunities can visit the chamber’s website or connect with the AusCham team to become part of the growing Australia–Cambodia business community.
