Trent Smyth AM is an accomplished executive and leader with extensive experience across various sectors, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of The Chief of Staff Association since July 2020. Trent is also an International Advisory Board Member at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, a Victory Committee Member with Melbourne Victory Football Club, and an Operations Advisory Board Member for UL Research Institutes. Additionally, Trent holds a board position at OPUS and previously chaired AFL Europe while serving as a Director for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. An Honorary Consul for Malawi from 2012 to 2021, Trent also contributed as Secretary for the Consular Corps Melbourne. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Business Administration from Melbourne Business School.