Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Chris Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of Foundation Housing, one of Western Australia’s largest
community housing providers.
With more than 20 years’ experience in commercial business and investment management, Chris
brings a strong strategic and financial lens to the delivery of social and affordable housing.
As CEO since 2019, Chris has led Foundation Housing through a period of major growth and
innovation — launching WA’s first affordable housing portfolio for key and essential workers and
securing $280 million through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) to deliver nearly
400 new homes across Perth.
Chris is deeply committed to improving the lives of tenants through the delivery of innovative
housing models for people on low to moderate incomes, underpinned by Foundation Housing’s
Positive Tenancy Framework — which supports long-term, sustainable housing outcomes.
A passionate advocate for housing system reform and new investment pathways, Chris serves as a
Director of Australian Community Housing, the national peak body representing the sector. He is also a
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Support my CookOff to feed people in need.

I'm taking part in OzHarvest's CEO CookOff this October to cook meals and raise crucial funds to feed people in need in my local community.

With the cost of living increasing, the demand for food relief in Australia is at an all-time high as people struggle to make ends meet.

I'm teaming up with Australia's most talented chefs, and other CEOs and leaders to reduce food waste and make a difference to Australia’s most vulnerable.

Every $1 donated to OzHarvest means they can deliver 2 meals to those in need.

Every donation counts, so please sponsor me to cook, connect and create change to help those doing it tough.

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My Achievements

National Presenting Partner

National Sustainability Partner


BioPak - It doesn't cost the earth

National Accommodation Partner


IHG - Hotels and Resorts