Philip Green brings something rare to diplomacy: restraint when it’s needed, candour when it matters. Over three decades, he’s represented Australia across Africa, Asia, and Europe, but his work has never been about maintaining appearances, It’s about building trust.

Whether it was managing crisis response after the Bali bombings, shaping Australia’s Indo-Pacific engagement, or strengthening ties with India across energy, education, and technology, Green’s approach is pragmatic, precise, and deeply human. He’s the kind of diplomat who reads the room before reading a statement.