The Territory Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Kelly Ralston to the position of Territory Investment Commissioner.
The role of Territory Investment Commissioner is crucial to leading the Government’s plan to attract and secure private investment to the Territory, grow trade and reach a $40 billion economy by 2030.
Kelly brings with her a wealth of experience in international business, investment attraction, trade promotion and economic development.
She has held several executive leadership roles including as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner (Austrade) and as Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner in the Australian Embassy in Washington and in Houston, Texas.
Kelly relocated to the Northern Territory in May 2022 where she took up the role of Chief Executive Officer of Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Ltd.
She will commence at the start of October 2023.
Quotes from Chief Minister Natasha Fyles
“We know that attracting private investment to the Territory is key to growing a $40 billion economy by 2023. The role of Investment Commissioner is crucial in attracting this investment and promoting the Territory as the best place to do business.
“Kelly brings with her a wealth of experience in national and international trade and investment and I know she will be an incredible asset to the Investment Territory team.
“We congratulate Kelly on her appointment.”
Northern Territory Government