Queensland Global Connect is the state of Queensland, Australia’s flagship ambassador program designed to elevate and celebrate the work, achievements and contributions of outstanding Queenslanders and Queensland advocates in international markets.  

Global Connectors will inspire others worldwide and highlight the immense range of opportunities to trade, invest, study and partner with Queensland across diverse sectors.   

A proud Queenslander, John is Cricket Australia's most successful national coach, guiding the team to a world-record 16 consecutive Test wins and two International Cricket Council World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007.

He now uses his extensive experience to empower performance in the corporate sphere through Buchanan Success Coaching. He is also a director of multi-sport program Ready Steady Go Kids, which operates in 13 countries around the world, including India.

With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, John is excited about building connections in India and sharing what Queensland has to offer with the world.