Chris Faulks

Honorary doctorate recipient Dr Chris Faulks. Photo: Michelle McAulay

Chris Faulks has a long history in public policy and administration,  government relations and business administration across the government, business and not-for-profit sectors.
 
Ms Faulks commenced as CEO of Canberra Business Council in September 2007, a business organisation which represents the interests of a large number of businesses across the ACT and Capital Region. Previous to this she was General Manager, Public Affairs and Government Relations at Diabetes Australia.  In this position she was responsible for delivering the strategic objectives of Diabetes Australia at a national level.

Prior to her role with Diabetes Australia, Ms Faulks spent 13 years working as a Senior Adviser to Federal Government Ministers responsible for the portfolios of Education, Science and Training;  Health and Ageing and Family and Community Services and as the Chief of Staff to the President of the Senate. Ms Faulks has Graduate Diplomas in Education and Business Administration and  a Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Politics).

Ms Faulks has made a considerable contribution to Canberra and the surrounding region through her promotion of Canberra as the National Capital, as the hub of a vibrant region and as a maturing city in its own right  with a rapidly developing innovation ecosystem, a highly educated population, an enviable lifestyle and an increasing proportion of smart, technology-enabled businesses. 

Ms Faulks has also been involved in a wide range of community organisations for the past 38 years. This year, Ms Faulks joined the University of Canberra as a member of the Council to help pass on her knowledge and expertise to further advance the University.

The University of Canberra awarded Ms Chris Faulks an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her contributions to the public service, not-for-profit sector and local Canberra business.