Roderic Rees
Member – Tourism
Roderic Rees is a respected leader in Tropical North Queensland’s tourism sector and the Owner & Director of Cairns Adventure Group. Over the past 11 years, he has transformed the business into a multi-brand enterprise comprising nine market-leading operations and a team of 100, driven by a bold strategic vision and a deep commitment to people, place, and regional prosperity. A passionate advocate for tourism’s role in economic sustainability, Roderic champions workforce development, local procurement, industry collaboration, and reinvestment in the Far North. His values-led approach blends corporate strategy with the authenticity of a family-owned business, fostering a culture centred on passion, professionalism, and people-first leadership Beyond his executive role, Roderic actively contributes to shaping the future of the tourism industry and business sector through board and committee positions and by mentoring emerging leaders.
