Shannon commenced as Trade Commissioner Hanoi in February 2018. In Vietnam,
Shannon has lead responsibility for promoting Australian innovation in
services and technology, major infrastructure and urban development,
resources and energy, international health, defence and advanced
manufacturing.
Shannon’s ASEAN experience extends to roles in Ho Chi Minh City and
Jakarta, including most recently as Trade Commissioner to Jakarta
2013-2016.
Prior to his postings in ASEAN, Shannon held senior policy and Ministerial
Adviser roles within the Government of South Australia, including as
Ministerial Adviser to the South Australian Deputy Premier, Treasurer and
Minister for Trade.
Shannon has a Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) from Flinders University and
Postgraduate qualifications in Finance (International Finance) from Deakin
University.