ABOUT
Chris Daniells is the Managing Director of Steamships Trading Company Limited, one of Papua New Guinea’s largest and most diversified companies.
With nearly 30 years of international leadership experience across shipping, logistics, aviation, and infrastructure services, he has built a reputation for driving growth, transformation, and long-term value creation across the Asia-Pacific region.
Since his appointment in 2024, Chris has led the Group’s strategic focus on positioning for Papua New Guinea’s next decade of economic growth.
Under his leadership, Steamships is investing across logistics, property, and hospitality, expanding its capabilities to support major resource developments, infrastructure projects and rising commercial activity throughout the country.
A strong advocate for long-term investment and partnerships in Papua New Guinea, Chris is focused on ensuring Steamships remains a trusted partner in nation-building – delivering commercially successful projects that contribute to economic development, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the country’s business ecosystem.