Chris Fagan

Chris Fagan's Biography

Back to back Premiership winning coach in 2024 and 2025 - Chris Fagan is the head coach of the Brisbane Lions Football Club and a Tasmanian Football Hall of Famer.

Chris was also named coach of the year in 2025 by his peers for the second year in a row, becoming the first three-time winner of the AFL Coaches Association's Allan Jeans award.

A confident, articulate and engaging keynote speaker, Chris Fagan talks about leadership, change management and achieving improved or sustained performance. Chris is also in demand as an expert panellist.

Chris began his career in the AFL as an assistant coach at the Melbourne Football Club in 1998, before moving to Hawthorn Football Club where he served as the Head of Coaching and Development, and General Manager of Football. He is considered to have been an integral part of Hawthorn's four premiership victories between 2008 and 2015.

In 2016 Chris was appointed Coach of the Brisbane Lions, a role that was extended until at least 2021. In 2019 he guided the team to second on the AFL ladder, making the finals for the first time in 10 years. In 2023 Chris took the Lions to the Grand Final however lost to Collingwood in the final minutes. Brisbane returned to win back to back Premierships in 2024 and 2025.

Fagan has also been honoured with the Neale Daniher Lifetime Achievement Award, named in honour of the man who gave him his first AFL coaching role at Melbourne back in 1998.

Equipped with a Bachelor of Education, Chris is able to draw upon his vast experience in football administration and coaching to articulate an array of learnings that transcend into everyday business and life.

A consummate professional, Chris has a relaxed, unaffected outlook and a personality to which people from all walks of life can relate.

To enquire about Chris Fagan to speak at your event contact agent Helene Greenham directly – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au

Speaking Topics Include

Leadership

Change management

Achieving improved & sustained performance

Getting the best from your team