Her Excellency Louise Cantillon

Her Excellency Louise Cantillon

Louise Cantillon took up the role of Consul General in Sydney, and Deputy Trade Commissioner, Department for International Trade, Australia and New Zealand, in April 2021.

Louise Cantillon has built an inspiring career as a dedicated diplomat, culminating in her role as the British Consul General in Sydney, where she embodies the spirit of service, leadership, and international collaboration. With a deep commitment to strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Australia, she has championed trade, cultural exchange, and community engagement, consistently fostering connections that enrich both nations.

Louise  tenure in Sydney is marked by a visionary approach to diplomacy—balancing tradition with innovation, supporting British citizens abroad, and promoting shared values of openness, resilience, and cooperation. Through her work, Louise demonstrates that diplomacy is not just about policy, but about people, partnership, and the enduring power of building bridges across borders.

Biography

• Sector Director and Minister Counsellor, Creative, Consumer and Learning Industries for the Department of International Trade based in China
• Head of Infrastructure, Creative and Sports for the Department of International Trade based in Shanghai, China
• Head of Major Projects for the British Council and worked across Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Malaysia
• A Chartered Surveyor by background, Louise brings a wealth of international experience in both the public and private sectors to the role.

Other notable past experience includes developing the Helix Park in Scotland that featured the 100ft high award winning Kelpie sculptures, delivering schools under PPP frameworks and setting up facilities for a UK company in China.