The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
Chris commenced as Trade Commissioner Hanoi in 2022. In Vietnam, Chris has lead responsibility for promoting Australian capacity in agribusiness, food & beverage, services & technology, infrastructure, health, defence and advanced manufacturing.
Chris has worked with a broad range of Austrade clients supporting their market entry and market growth strategies, focusing on a client first – outcome driven approach.
Prior to his Hanoi posting, Chris was based in San Francisco, leading the government’s Agricultural Business Expansion Innovative roll out in North America; and for 5 years prior to joining Austrade, Chris led a successful business selling food and wine into China via eCommerce and traditional channels.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and a Bachelor of Business Management from Victoria University.