From Adelaide, South Australia, Tom has lived and worked in Japan since 2001. Initially coming to Tokyo for a role with Lehman Brothers, he then moved to Deutsche Bank in 2004 and MetLife Insurance in 2013, holding various senior roles in controlling, financial planning & analysis, and project management. In 2022, Tom joined Astris Advisory Japan, a leading investment firm focusing on Corporate Advisory (investor relations support, sponsored research, and strategic planning for Japanese corporates) Financial Advisory (offshore fund placement, liquidity solutions, M&A), and Investment Advisory (Japanese equity & global commodities research). In his role as Chief Financial Officer, Tom manages all day-to-day aspects of running the business, including financial reporting, client onboarding, operations, procurement, and IT. As a platinum sponsor of the ANZCCJ, Astris Advisory is an active member of the Chamber, and Tomis looking forward to contributing further as a member of the Executive Council / Treasurer for the 2025-2027 term.