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Roger has been responsible for developing and leading the implementation of Bupa’s sustainability, strategic communications and government engagement work across Asia Pacific. He is a strong believer in driving progressive change while ensuring care for young people, our planet and our communities.
He has also held senior leadership roles with the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services, Treasury Wine Estates, Cadbury and Kraft Foods. Roger’s considerable international experience includes roles for Telefonica Europe and for the British Government as Special Adviser to the Minister for Science, Technology & Innovation, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Secretary of State of Culture, Media & Sport.
Roger holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Studies, and a Master of Political Studies (Hons.), from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. In 2022, Sustainability Magazine named him one of the world’s Top 100 Sustainability Leaders.
He has previously held Board positions at Wine Victoria, the Wine Communicators of Australia, and has recently been appointed to the Industry Advisory Board, Faculty of Science at UTS.
Roger is the proud father of two children. He is a passionate supporter of both Manchester City FC and the New Zealand All Blacks. He enjoys film, music, travel and wine.