- Trade and Investment Queensland reappoints Chief Executive Officer Justin McGowan
- McGowan, an accomplished diplomat, confirmed for next five years
- Leadership role to drive Queensland’s investment and export future.
The Miles Labor Government has announced Justin McGowan will remain as Chief Executive Officer for Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) for another five years.
Since joining TIQ in January 2023 on a short-term contract, Mr McGowan has led the global business agency assisting exporters and promoting Queensland as a preferred investment destination.
Mr McGowan has supported Queensland companies along with the Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment on several trade missions including to Japan, Korea, Singapore, Denmark and Germany, India and Latin America.
He’s also led business engagement visits to the Pacific region, and Vietnam.
Under Mr McGowan’s leadership TIQ will further capitalise on its strengths and grow new partnerships through the delivery of the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022-2032.
Mr McGowan was previously Australia’s Commissioner General to the World Expo in Dubai and facilitated engagement opportunities for government representatives, business councils, investors and entrepreneurs.
In previous roles, he held senior leadership positions and delivered global programs with the Department of Defence.
Mr McGowan also served in the Royal Australian Navy on numerous operational deployments, including enforcing United Nations sanctions in the Middle East.
An accomplished senior executive, Justin McGowan was appointed following an open merit recruitment process.
As stated by the Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment:
“I’m over the moon that Justin McGowan will be the chief executive of TIQ for another five years.
“He has already made a huge impact over his relatively short time in the role, and it’s exciting to think of how many more Queensland businesses he will help land big overseas contracts.
“Justin’s detailed understanding of Australia’s international trade challenges and opportunities, makes his appointment a huge win for Queensland.
“With him leading TIQ in activities around the globe and supporting Queensland businesses on their export journey, Queensland’s export and investment economy is in good hands.”
As stated by TIQ’s Board Chair Mr Daniel Gschwind:
“As TIQ’s board chair, I am incredibly pleased that Justin McGowan has been appointed as TIQ’s CEO.
“Over the past 18 months, Justin has brought his wealth of federal and international experience to Queensland and has worked exceptionally hard to elevate TIQ’s effectiveness and deliver on Queensland’s strategic trade and investment ambitions”.
“Justin has delivered on our highest expectations during that time and has built great relationships with our stakeholders and clients.
“I look forward to Justin’s continued leadership of the organisation on this inspiring journey.”
