Chris Fagan

Chris Fagan has enjoyed an outstanding career in Australian Football as a player and coach.

He is the head coach of the Brisbane Lions Football Club and a Tasmanian Football Hall of Famer. A confident, articulate and engaging keynote speaker, Chris talks about leadership, change management and achieving improved or sustained performance.

Equipped with a Bachelor of Education and more than 20 years of experience at football’s highest level, Chris is an ideal candidate for keynote presentations and expert panel roles on personal development and team building.

Chris began his career in the AFL as an assistant coach at the Melbourne Football Club in 1998, before moving to Hawthorn Football Club where he served as the Head of Coaching and Development, and General Manager of Football. He is considered to have been an integral part of Hawthorn’s four premiership victories between 2008 and 2015.

In 2016 Chris was appointed Coach of the Brisbane Lions, a role that was extended until at least 2021. In 2019 he guided the team to second on the AFL ladder, making the finals for the first time in 10 years.

A consummate professional, Chris is has a relaxed, unaffected outlook and a personality to which people from all walks of life can relate.