AEDA Strengthens Business and Investment Team with New Hire
Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) has appointed Tiffany Katchmar as Executive Manager, Business and Investment – a role pivotal to shaping the city’s economic future.
Tiffany will be responsible for leading AEDA’s economic development initiatives, including making Adelaide a destination for expanding companies, working with partners to grow key sectors such as events, technology, education and bio-med, and boosting business and investment in the city. She brings to AEDA a wealth of experience in partnering with industry to attract investment into South Australia, and developing and executing strategies that drive business growth.
Tiffany has previously held numerous leadership roles across government, as well as in the private sector, including Director of Defence and Space at Invest SA (Department for Trade and Investment), Director of the South Australian Space Industry Centre and Business Development Manager for Space, Hi-Tech and Creative Industries at Investment Attraction South Australia.
Adelaide Economic Development Agency’s General Manager, Greg Ratsch, said Tiffany was an outstanding candidate for the role which attracted significant interest.
“With Tiffany at the helm of our business and investment team, AEDA is well-positioned to support businesses and drive the city’s economy forward,” he said. “Her network of government and industry contacts will strengthen our relationships with industry and help attract investment into the city. Tiffany’s proven track record of assessing markets to identify trends and opportunities will be invaluable for businesses to pursue opportunities that create jobs and increase investment in the city.”
Tiffany says her new role comes at an exciting time of growth and opportunity for Adelaide.
“Investor confidence is high with a number of major developments under way, significant employers relocating their operations into the city and new businesses looking to establish in Adelaide which creates an incredible platform to support business growth,” she said.
