Houssam Abiad

Central Ward Councillor

Councillor Houssam Abiad was successfully elected to the Adelaide City Council for the 2010–2014 term as a Central Ward Councillor and represents the Council on the Australia Day Council and Rundle Mall Management Authority.

Councillor Abiad is the owner of several Adelaide CBD businesses including Digimob, Felici Espresso Bar and Muscle Group. He holds a double Degree in Biomedical Engineering and Science and is currently undertaking a double Masters in Business and International Business. Houssam has been actively involved in Adelaide for the last 12 years working with many non-profit boards and advocating business mentorship with an attitude of "doing well by doing good".

Houssam has recently served on the executive of the East End Coordination Group and the Board of Directors for Australian Refugee Association and has worked with the South Australian Police and Multicultural SA. He has been awarded the Pride of Australia Medal, the Governor's Multicultural Award and the Australian Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and for playing a leading role in shaping Australia's future.

Contact Details

Phone: 8203 7191
Mobile: 0400 791 118
Mail: GPO Box 2252, Adelaide SA 5001
Email: h.abiad@adelaidecitycouncil.com