Chris Tidswell

Chris Tidswell is currently the President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia Pacific Region. He previously held the role of IFLA APR Honorary Secretary and served as a past Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Board Director and Company Secretary. 
 
He has expert knowledge in Corporate Governance and has served on various AILA committees, including the National Practice Committee, National Advocacy Committee, and National Gender Equity Working Group. He was also a member of the committee that selected the current AILA Chief Executive Officer. 
 
Chris is also a Director at Arcadia Landscape Architecture, an Australian privately-owned company with offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Geelong, Sunshine Coast, and Brisbane, employing over 70 staff. His career spans over 17 years, during which he has practiced in all built environment sectors, with projects across Australia and internationally. 
 
His multi-disciplinary professional experience is further supported by his qualifications in Landscape/Architecture (Masters), Corporate Governance (GAICD), and Project Management.