Chad Anderson is a senior executive with over 20 years’ leadership experience across federal, state and territory governments with a strong track record in the finance, education, sport and tourism sectors.

He was most recently the Deputy Director General, Tourism at the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation where he had responsibility for setting strategic direction and leading the Tourism industry across Queensland.Previous roles include Executive Director, Sport and Recreation Partnerships, Strategy and Development at the Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport; Executive Director, Brisbane 2032 Taskforce at the Queensland Department of Housing and Works; and Director, School Engagement and Partnerships at the Australian Sports Commission. Chad has also represented Australia as a professional triathlete.

He brings a talent for identifying opportunities and building partnerships, as well as developing a culture of innovation and delivering cross-sector strategies.

He holds a Bachelor of Business, Finance and Management from Northern Territory University, he has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course as well as the Deputies Leadership Program and Executive Fellows Program through the Australian and New Zealand School of Government.