Richard Simpson

Director Business Development – New Zealand

Market coverage: New Zealand

Richard was appointed Director Business Development New Zealand in October 2020 to build relationships with New Zealand partners to support investment opportunities for Queensland companies.

A native Queenslander, born in Warwick, Richard moved to New Zealand as a teenager and studied biochemistry, computer science and architecture at the Universities of Otago and Victoria.

Richard is currently a director of the company Meta Moto and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Melbourne, and Griffith University.

With a keen interest in urban design, digital cities and infrastructure, he’s passionate about opportunities to improve trade links between Queensland and New Zealand, and has a particular focus on transformational opportunities.

Office

Trade and Investment Queensland office: New Zealand

Australian Consulate-General
188 Quay Street, Auckland CBD
Auckland 1010,New Zealand

Tel: +61 405 709 175