Geoff Kerr

Principal Trade and Investment Officer, Gladstone
(TradeStart Advisor)

Geoff joined Trade and Investment Queensland in August 2020, on secondment from his role as Principal Economic Development Officer with the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation (DSDTI).

Geoff has more than a decade’s experience in economic development, business management and industry collaboration across a range of Queensland Government departments and industry sectors. In his role at DSDTI, he has been delivering and promoting regional development services to support economic growth and diversity, including supporting renewables and biofutures initiatives in the Gladstone region.

In earlier roles, Geoff delivered hands-on business services across a range of areas, including procurement, accounting, financial management and reporting, and helped small businesses to develop comprehensive business plans.

Geoff is committed to connecting Queensland businesses to international opportunities. He holds a Bachelor of Business from Central Queensland University.

Gladstone office

Level 1, 20‐22 Herbert Street
Gladstone QLD 4680

PO Box 5114
Gladstone QLD 4680

Geoff Kerr
Principal Trade and Investment Officer (TradeStart Advisor)
Mob: +61 417 760 781
Email: geoffrey.kerr@tiq.qld.gov.au