British Consul General and Deputy Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific (Australia & New Zealand)
Louise Cantillon
Biography
Louise Cantillon took up the role of Consul General in Sydney, and Deputy Trade Commissioner, Department for International Trade, Australia and New Zealand, in April 2021
Her previous roles include:
- Sector Director and Minister Counsellor, Creative, Consumer and Learning Industries for the Department of International Trade based in Shanghai, China
- Head of Infrastructure, Creative and Sports for the Department of International Trade based in Shanghai, China
- Head of Major Projects for the British Council and worked across Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Malaysia
A Chartered Surveyor by background, Louise brings a wealth of international experience in both the public and private sectors to the role.
Other notable past experience includes developing the Helix Park in Scotland that featured the 100ft high award winning Kelpie sculptures, delivering schools under PPP frameworks and setting up facilities for a UK company in China.