Valeria Noleto is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Brazil Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and the founder of Brazil Week in Australia, the ABCC’s flagship platform dedicated to advancing trade, investment, innovation, and cultural engagement between Australia and Brazil. She serves as the Honorary Consul for Brazil in Queensland, working in close coordination with the Embassy of Australia in Brazil, the Consulate-General of Brazil in Sydney, and the Embassy of Brazil in Canberra to support bilateral relations and public diplomacy initiatives. A Brazilian–Australian dual citizen, Valeria has been based in Australia since 2006 and brings extensive international experience across public relations, strategic engagement, and cross-border initiatives, having lived and worked in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. She is an experienced speaker and moderator, regularly participating in chamber, embassy, consulate, government, and civil society engagements. Her work sits at the intersection of business, diplomacy, and cultural exchange, combining strategic perspective with a genuinely people-centred approach, informed by a strong interest in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and future-focused collaboration. Valeria is deeply passionate about strengthening the relationship between Australia and Brazil and helping position both countries for greater bilateral cooperation in the years ahead. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, along with a Certificate of Proficiency in English from Cambridge University, a Diploma in English as a Second Language from Harvard Extension School, and a Diploma from the London School of Public Relations. She believes strongly that people do business with people, and that trust and relationships are at the heart of lasting partnerships.