Chris Rees

Chris Rees joined Supply Nation with an extensive background in international business, including almost 20 years of experience living and working in Asia, and is passionate about helping Indigenous companies succeed internationally.

After over a decade in international business development in Australia and Japan, he became a diplomat, working as a trade commissioner in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. He helped Australian companies enter overseas markets, attracting productive foreign direct investment, and promoting Australian education worldwide. He has helped Australian’s achieve success in a range of industries including housing, marine, agribusiness, aerospace, consumer products, professional services and the arts. Chris also developed Austrade’s Indigenous International Business Strategy and was responsible for their Northern Australia investment program and partnerships program.

Chris is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a graduate of Griffith University and the University of New South Wales.