Daniela Rees

Daniela Rees is an accomplished professional in government relations and international trade, currently serving as the Manager of Government Relations & Incentives at Orica since August 2023. With over a decade of experience at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Daniela held several key positions, including Senior Key Account Manager and Strategic Lead for Advanced Manufacturing, where leadership of a team focused on facilitating export services was paramount. Prior roles included Deputy Post Manager and Trade Team Manager at the Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt. Daniela's earlier experience at Trade and Investment Queensland involved managing international trade missions and client management in sectors like aviation, aerospace, and tourism. Daniela began a career at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as a Project Coordinator for the APEC 2007 Taskforce. Educational credentials include a Master of Applied Law from The University of Queensland and participation in the Emerging Leader Development Program at Columbia University.