Michael is the Investment and Trade Commissioner for North East Asia and works as part of Invest and Trade Western Australia.

As Investment and Trade Commissioner, Michael and his team based in Japan and South Korea work to attract investment and grow trade opportunities for Western Australian businesses in North East Asia.

Michael has a strong background in governance, strategic policy and stakeholder engagement and has led a range of complex projects at the Western Australian Department of Education to support government priorities. He is passionate about education exchange and supporting business opportunities in Western Australia from the North East Asia region.

Michael has previously lived in Japan, speaks fluent Japanese and has a strong understanding of Japanese and South Korean cultures.

Michael has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Japanese and a Diploma of Education from The University of Western Australia.

Email: Michael.Sharp@djtsi.wa.gov.au
Mobile: +61 416 565 668