Mr Paul Thomas Cambage Wenham SL K, FCA, CTA, FICAEW, CPA, FAICD, JP – Consular and Business Advisor

As a Chartered Accountant Mr Wenham has spent most of his professional career in the development of business opportunities for clients in many parts of the world. Much of his time has been involved with International business and understanding the wishes of the clients and the development of the expected outcome. He has assisted many companies across a range of industries and services including, manufacturing, mining, banking and large retail and was a member of the International Policy Board BDO International, the 5th largest accounting firm in the world and also was the Chairman and Managing Partner of BDO Australia for 22 years. As International Policy Board Member in Australia he was also responsible for administering the firm’s activities in the Asia and Pacific Islands region.

During this time Mr Wenham accepted the role of Honorary Consul General Finland (19 years).

Since his retirement Mr Wenham maintained a range of Directorships for private companies and also accepted the position of Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Kiribati with a jurisdiction of Australia. He has also undertaken the position of Honorary Secretary General for the Consular Corps in Sydney for the past 20 years.

Over the years he has delivered papers at various accounting seminars as they relate to business development, accounting procedures and trade.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (Ret)

Fellow of Certified Public Accountants Australia

Chartered Tax Advisor

Fellow of Institute of Manager and Leaders in Australia

Fellow of Institute of Company Directors Registered Auditor

Registered Mediator Justice of the Peace

Apart from accounting qualifications, Mr Wenham’s studies also included Law at the University of Sydney.

AWARDS:

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland (1999)

Parliament of New South Wales Centenary Medal

BDO International Medal

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Current:

Chartered Accountant and Advisor Company Director

Consulting Advisor to Corporate Clients

 Formerly:

Managing Partner – BDO – 22 years. Member of BDO International Policy Board Member of BDO Council.

International Practice Partner – BDO Australia Recipient of BDO International Medal

Previous Major Audit Responsibility:

-Sydney Turf Club

-NSW Thoroughbred Racing (now NSW Racing)

-St George Bank Ltd

-Woolworths Limited

Honorary Auditor to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Australia and South Sea Island

Economics and Accounting Foundation Faculty of Economics, University of Sydney – Councillor

OTHER:

Retained as expert witness in major litigation cases and reporting as follows:

-Excel/Executor Trustee Co

-Farrow Finance Co/Pyramid

-KPMG/State Bank of South Australia

-Franklin House/ANI/Spedley

DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY:

Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Kiribati (2009 – present)

Honorary Secretary General of Consular Corps in Sydney (2001 – present)

Honorary Consul General of Finland (1989 – retired 31/3/2006)

Awarded– Knight Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

Honorary Treasurer of Consular Corps in Sydney (Retired)

Other:

Governor – Australian Naval Museum Foundation Nowra (Ret)

CHARITY:

President & Chairman of Microsearch Foundation of Australia (ret)- 10 years

Board Member of Legacy Citizens Committee (Ret) (10 years)

TRADE:

Formed or was closely involved in the establishment of many overseas companies in Australia in developing Trade between Australia and other Countries (and in many cases an inaugural Director) of the fledgling companies.