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Chris Parnham

Chris Parnham

Director - Head of Finance - Tasmania

About Chris.

Chris Parnham is a highly experienced finance and property professional with more than three decades of experience across accounting, corporate governance, and commercial property management in Tasmania.

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Chris began his career with Wise Lord & Ferguson, Chartered Accountants, where he worked across taxation, business services, and insolvency, building a strong foundation in accounting for small, medium, and large organisations.

In 1993, Chris joined Knight Frank Tasmania as Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he was responsible for the day-to-day management of the business and provided specialist financial property management services to major clients, supporting the growth and governance of the firm.

Since 2013, Chris has held senior leadership roles including Head of Retail Asset Management for Knight Frank Tasmania and Elders Tasmania, where he oversaw complex retail portfolios and worked closely with landlords to optimise asset performance and long-term value.

In 2024, Chris returned to his core finance leadership role as Director, Head of Finance – Tasmania, bringing together his deep accounting expertise and extensive commercial property experience to support strategic decision-making and business performance across the state.

Chris holds an Associate Diploma of Business (Accounting), is a Registered Real Estate Consultant, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants.

Would you like to speak to Chris?

If you’re thinking about renting or selling your property and you’d like a clearer picture of how much your property might be worth or want to have an informal chat about general property market trading conditions, one of our property specialists will be happy to arrange a full market appraisal of your property.