- Crisafulli Government announces new Trade and Investment Queensland Board appointments.
- Part of the Crisafulli Government's plan to repair Queensland's international relationships after a decade of decline under Labor.
- Will Hodgman brings deep international insights and expertise to the role.
The Crisafulli Government has announced a new Chair of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) and extended the terms of two ex-officio departmental representatives.
The following appointments have been made to the Trade and Investment Queensland Board:
The Hon Will Hodgman – Chair
Mr Peter McKay – Departmental Representative (ex-officio, continuing)
Mr John Sosso – Departmental Representative (ex-officio, continuing)
From 2021 to 2023, Mr Hodgman served as the High Commissioner of Australia to Singapore. Mr Hodgman also served as Premier of Tasmania between 2014 and 2020.
In October 2024, Mr Hodgman was appointed the inaugural Chair of Invest Gold Coast, which facilitates major investments and trade on the Gold Coast.
Mr McKay and Mr Sosso are Directors-General of the Department of Trade, Employment and Training, and the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, and Planning, respectively.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, thanked outgoing Chair Mr Daniel Gschwind and board member Ms Angela Young for their service.
"I sincerely thank Mr Gschwind and Ms Young for their service on the Trade and Investment Queensland Board," Minister Bates said.
"Under Daniel's leadership, we began the crucial work of reversing a decade of decline in our international relationships, including by delivering Queensland's first-ever global business brand, QueensLand of Opportunity.
"I look forward to working with Will, who brings deep international insights and expertise, having served as Australia's top diplomat and trade and investment agent to one of our most important regional partners.
"His experience will be essential for opening more markets for Queensland businesses to grow.
"I also look forward to continuing to work with Mr McKay and Mr Sosso in their capacities on the TIQ Board.
"After a decade of decline, the Crisafulli Government is backing Trade and Investment Queensland, so it can support the exports and investment that drive a stronger economy, helping Queenslanders build the lifestyle they deserve."
