Craig holds extensive expertise as a business leader, with more than twenty years of experience in corporate strategy, client relationship management, and cross-cultural business development. In his capacity as the Executive Director of the ANZCCJ, he is tasked with steering the Chamber's strategic direction, bolstering its visibility and membership base, nurturing robust collaborative relationships between pivotal industry and government stakeholders, and collaborating with key agencies such as Austrade, NZTE, the Australian Hydrogen Council, and the Smart Energy Council to facilitate the creation of commercial opportunities aimed at fortifying economic connections between Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Before relocating to Japan in early 2023, Craig`s proven track record of managing dynamic business environments and delivering business outcomes through exceptional client management was gained in roles at AMP Capital, ING Investment Management and Deloitte. Serving as the Head of Business Relationships at AMP Capital, Craig spearheaded distribution strategies, orchestrated a groundbreaking $500 million arrangement with MUFG: Trust Bank, and nurtured essential business relationships to propel the Japan office's goals significantly. Proficient in manoeuvring complex cross-cultural dynamics, Craig holds a deep understanding of Japanese and Australian business practices, complemented by formidable interpersonal and communication skills that have led diverse teams throughout the region. Moreover, Craig is dedicated to fostering the next wave of the Australia-Japan bilateral relationship's stewards, as evidenced by his involvement as an Australia-Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC) Board Member and Chair of the AJBCC-JABCC Future Leaders in Australia. Craig took the reins of the AJBCC Future Leaders program, uniting a diverse cohort of young members and harnessing their fresh perspectives to explore opportunities across the bilateral. Additionally, his commitment to the ANZCCJ Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including the Internship Program, underscores his dedication to supporting driven individuals through an internship program that provides valuable exposure and opportunities within Australia-New Zealand-Japan relations.