Chris Cobb

Chris Cobb is a Strategic Business Development Manager at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), focusing on partnerships for the UK National Challenge programme related to Security and Resilience. Previously, Chris served as Investment Director and Senior Business Development Manager at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), leading initiatives in the Fintech and Space sectors and supporting Australian expansion into the UK. Earlier roles included Investment Director in Agribusiness at the Australian Consulate General in São Paulo, Regional Manager at UK Trade & Investment in Brazil, and Financial Controller at The Property Trust plc. Chris holds an ACCA qualification and degrees from Loughborough University and The Open University.