Gopi Shankar is a seasoned international trade and investment facilitation professional with over 25 years of experience in both public and private sectors. As the Head of Trade for the State Government of Victoria, Australia for South Asia, Gopi Shankar is responsible for driving the Victorian Government’s trade engagement with the South Asian region. His role is to support and assist Victorian businesses in their international expansion and growth in the region. He works across sectors such as Food and Agribusiness, Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, Mining, FMCG, Sustainability and Health. Prior to joining the Victorian Government, he was with the British High Commission and before that he worked in the private sector in diverse fields such as Technology and Mining. His passions include travelling and volunteering in the area of animal welfare.