Chris began his career in Federal and State politics in Australia, working for various elected representatives, including the Premier of South Australia.Subsequently, he worked extensively in the private sector in external affairs and communications, most recently with PepsiCo in Asia Pacific. Earlier this year, Chris joined Syngenta as Head of Business Sustainability for AsiaPacific.

In this role, he is responsible for shaping and implementing the company’s sustainability strategy in the region. As a champion for Syngenta’s Good Growth Plan, Chris is responsible for developing strategic partnerships and community engagement with NGOs, value chain players, farmers and food companies with the objective of delivering sustainable agriculture outcomes for all stakeholders.