Matthew Terpstra

Matthew Terpstra is a seasoned professional in trade and investment, currently serving as the Trade and Investment Commissioner and Consul in Osaka for the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) since April 2015. With a diverse background at Austrade, roles have included Director of Asia Investment and Manager of Tourism Infrastructure and Regional Investment. Prior experience at the Australian Trade Commission spanned over a decade, featuring positions as Trade Commissioner in both Tokyo and Osaka, along with serving as Senior Export Adviser. Earlier career experience included working as a Trade Development Officer at JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization. Matthew holds a Master of Commerce in International Business from the University of New South Wales and dual undergraduate degrees in Economics and Asian Studies (Honors) from The Australian National University.