Houssam Abiad a young, educated, highly-principled Australian. He is a born leader, dedicated to community service, with a strong sense of fair-play and a lasting legacy of Rundle Mall Funding. 

Theo Maras AM - Chairman - Maras Group

I have known Houssam since 2010 when he became a Councillor of Adelaide City Council. I still remembered very vividly in 2011/2012 when Chinatown Lunar New Year Street Party was facing a funding problem, Houssam was the first Councillor who readily came out to assist resolving it.

George Chin - President - Chinatown Adelaide of SA Inc.

I believe Houssam to be sincere in his stated motivation to do what he can in the public life to improve the working and living conditions of the community of which he is already a significant part of. An aspiration such as this requires passion, dedication, determination, persistence and both a willingness and ability to work hard and long. Houssam Abiad in my view ticks all these boxes.

Tanya Powell - Founder - Tanya Powell Modelling Agency

I have known Houssam Abiad since 2010 where we have worked together on the Rundle Mall Management Authority and the Adelaide City Council. Houssam is an accomplished business person, Councillor and more recently, Deputy Lord Mayor, I have no hesitation in recommending Houssam as a hardworking and committed community Leader. 

Martin Haese - Lord Mayor - City of Adelaide

I will never forget co-chairing a volunteer committee with Houssam outside business hours, where we raised $100,000 inside two weeks for the Queensland Floods. The best thing about Houssam is when action needs to be taken; you know he will be knocking down the right doors!

Cassie Young - Director - BeYoung PR

At a time when cities around the country have taken centre stage, Houssam has become a strong advocate in placing the City of Adelaide squarely back on the economic agenda. 

Daniel Gannon - SA Executive Director - Property Council of Australia

I have personally known Houssam for over a decade both personally and on a commercial level and have always felt very comfortable about his integrity and ethics. Furthermore, on a commercial level in business, his enthusiasm, nous and success are convincing to say the least.  As regards to his public community service, especially at Adelaide City Council and at the Charitable sphere are commendable. He enjoys a lovely family, adding to his personal conviction and community spirit.

Bernard Booth - Chairman - Bernard Booth Real-estate

Houssam Abiad is a humanitarian that seeks to bring communities together to create a prosperous state. He believes in a multipath society that works in harmony with each other in peace and understanding. He is a dear friend; we have collaborated on various charities, he is determined and focused and a born leader. 

Quentin Kenihan - Disability Advocate

Houssam Abiad and I are first cousins and I have been blessed to be able to have also been in business with him for more than a decade. He is quickly able to establish a solid vision for whatever work or personal goals he wants to achieve and employs a tremendous amount of energy to quickly achieving that vision. He is results-driven and utilises a significant amount of emotional intelligence to mobilise and motivate those around him to achieving that vision. 

Hatem Abiad - BA, LLB, LLM, MBA, Squadron Leader - Royal Australian Air Force