Heather Ridout
AustraliapoliticianFemale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Heather Ridout is the Australian Consul General in New York, recognized for her efforts in promoting Australian culture and arts in the city. She was in the news for her role in the lighting ceremony of the Empire State Building, which celebrated the contributions of Australians like Kylie Minogue to the cultural landscape of New York.
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Heather Ridout is the outgoing consul-general.
Australian Prime Minister receives Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in New YorkAustralia· 2026-09-24
Heather Ridout is the former chief executive of the Australian Industry Group and is succeeded by Siobhan McKenna.
Albanese names Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New YorkAustralia· 2026-09-20
Consul-General Heather Ridout worked the room at the event.
James Packer and new billionaire Foxtel owner turn heads in Las VegasAustralia· 2026-03-01
Consul-general Heather Ridout was among the attendees at the opening event.
Major wing of famed Met reopens with work by First Nations artistsAustralia· 2025-06-07
Heather Ridout, the Australian Consul General in New York, said the lighting of the Empire State Building celebrated many Australians contributing to art music and culture.
Australians take New York City by stormAustralia· 2025-04-12
