Tel: +44 (0)20 7632 0001

Jennifer is the Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for United Kingdom, Ireland and Nordics for the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (“Austrade”). Having lived in France for almost 20 years, Jennifer was previously Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Luxembourg between June 2015 and November 2019. She has a deep knowledge of European markets and doing business in Europe.

Prior to joining Austrade, Jennifer worked as a lawyer for international law firm Clifford Chance in Paris for 15 years. She specialised in Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity and advised both international and French clients. She was also the head of the Paris firm's client development, marketing and communications team with responsibility for France, Turkey and Africa for five years before joining Austrade in June 2015.

Jennifer holds an Arts Law degree from the University of Sydney. She was admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW in 1994 and admitted as a French 'avocat' to the Paris bar in 2003. She speaks French, Italian and Spanish. In 2018 she completed the Defence Industry Study Course.

Jennifer is responsible for the defence sector for Austrade across Europe. She leads the Austrade teams seeking to leverage the investment, trade and research and development collaboration opportunities flowing from the Australian Defence Programs.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7632 0075

julianne.davis@austrade.gov.au

Julianne’s focus is on foreign direct investment into Australia within the digital health and agrifood sectors. Previously Julianne has also led on tourism and leisure infrastructure investment, cleantech, major economic infrastructure, and professional and financial services.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7632 0003

kathleen.devereaux@austrade.gov.au

Kathleen focuses on foreign direct investment into Australia within the energy, cleantech and infrastructure sectors. Previously Kathleen also led on biotechnology and ICT and represented Australia’s commercial interests with the World Bank and United Nations.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7632 0002

chris.cobb@austrade.gov.au

In London, Chris leads on foreign direct investment initiatives in the FinTech, RegTech and Space sectors aligned to the UK-Australia Fintech Bridge between the Australian-UK governments, regulators and industries. Previously at Austrade São Paulo, Chris developed foreign direct investment and trade opportunities in the Agribusiness and Bioenergy sectors between Brazil and Australia.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7632 0004

andy.thompson@austrade.gov.au

Andy’s focus is on advising and assisting Australian defence, security and dual-use technology companies on joint venture partnerships, trade, expansion and investment within the UK and EU Markets. Previously, Andy also led on attracting foreign direct investment into Australia within the cyber security, fintech, financial services and advanced manufacturing industries.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7632 0015

peter.bradford@austrade.gov.au

Peter’s focus is to support Australian energy sector and health sector companies successfully enter and grow within the UK and Irish markets. As a dedicated trade professional with experience spanning several industries Peter is well equipped to help a variety of clients effectively and efficiently engage in foreign markets. Prior to joining Austrade Peter worked in China, Canada and Latin America for a range of private sector and not-for-profit trade organisations.