Bryony Hilless

Bryony Hilless holds an extensive background in senior leadership roles across various organizations, currently serving as Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and General Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Previously, Bryony held the position of Executive Director for Study Queensland at Trade and Investment Queensland, overseeing international education initiatives for Queensland. Other notable roles include Executive Director positions at the Department of State Development and BHC Creating Liveable Communities, as well as leadership roles at Housing New Zealand Corporation, Alcatel-Lucent, and 2degrees NZ Ltd. Bryony's educational credentials include an Executive Masters in Public Administration from Griffith University and ANZSOG, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts from Massey University, with a focus on communication and media.