Mr Hawkins is a management consultant practising in the fields of negotiation and facilitation.

He is the Executive Director of the National Association of Cinema Operators – Australasia and the Australian International Movie Convention, a Director of Creative Content Australia Ltd and Screen Australia. He is also the Chair of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

He is a Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. He is also the Secretary (and Past President) of The Brisbane Club. He is a member of Advisory Boards including HLB Mann Judd Chessboard and two prominent Australian’s Family Offices. He serves on the Foundation of the Queensland State Library and Governing Board of the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. He was formerly CEO of Australian Multiplex Cinemas Ltd and Deputy Chair of Screen Queensland.

He is a lawyer by qualification and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He serves as the Honorary Consul to Sweden in Queensland.

Mr Hawkins’ second term expires 23 August 2022.