Chris Freeman

Chris was born and educated in Queensland and has significant company directorship experience in Australia and abroad in the property and finance sectors. He is Chair of Queensland Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Sunland Group Ltd and member of the Brisbane City Council Urban Futures Board, and is a past Chair of Watpac, Tennis Australia and the Queensland Performing Arts Trust.

Prior to joining Watpac, Chris held the position of Executive Chairman, Development for Queensland, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates at Mirvac. Previously, Chris was the CEO for Mirvac Queensland from 1998 to 2008.

Chris’ former roles include Executive Director, Sunland Group, Director of Translink Ltd and prior to that, Head of Business Banking at QIDC. Chris is a past President of the Urban Development Institute of Australia and remains a life member. He has a strong interest in the arts and sport. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Queensland and has completed advanced management programs at the University of Hawai‘i, INSEAD in France and Mt Eliza Staff College. In June 2009, Chris was awarded a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for his contribution to the property development industry, the arts and other cultural affairs.

Chris is Chairman of the Property Committee and a member of the HRR Committee.