New York alumni ambassadors

Get connected with other UQ Business, Economics and Law Alumni living in New York. There is a vibrant community of UQ alumni living in New York, including a team of dedicated volunteer ambassadors who are eager to build the community and remain connected to UQ. There are opportunities to connect with fellow alumni at events and through social media platforms, providing key industry contacts, mentors and employment opportunities from the wider business community.

Christopher Cardell

Chair, New York Alumni Ambassador Council
Executive Director - Diversified Industries Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan

UQ qualifications
Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Commerce 2009

Chris Cardell is currently Executive Director, Diversified Industries at J.P. Morgan. Chris has been at J.P. Morgan since 2013, and previously held roles at Ernst & Young including Senior Executive for three years in Mergers & Acquisitions.

Chris was President of the UQ Business Association from 2008 to 2009. He has worked with PwC, BDO (Australia), and as a tutor at The University of Queensland.

David Tam

Cofounder, ROLLN

UQ qualifications
Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Science 2005, Master of Commerce 2007

David Tam cofounded ROLLN, a sushi takeout concept in New York City, after ten years in the banking industry.

After completing a dual Bachelor of Business Management/Bachelor of Science in 2005 followed by a Master of Commerce in 2007, David joined ANZ’s Corporate Banking graduate program as an Assistant Manager.

Three years later he joined the ANZ Generalist Bankers program where he undertook two years of international banking training followed by postings in Hong Kong and New York on various assignments.

One of the highlights of David’s career so far was to cofound ROLLN in 2018 with a friend and fellow UQ graduate.

For David, one of the best aspects of his experience at UQ was the people he met and connections he made – like his friend and cofounder of ROLLN – which have continued long after he graduated.

His advice to new graduates is, “Go for it. You’ll be surprised at the opportunities that are out there if you are willing to take them. Ask questions and be very curious.”

In his free time, David enjoys cooking, music, travel, reading, investments and mixed martial arts.