Chris Wallin

Chris Wallin
Born	Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia
Occupation(s)	Businessman, Geologist
Years active	1989–present
Known for	Managing Director of QCoal Group; Chairman of QCoal Foundation

Chris Wallin is an Australian businessman and geologist, currently holding the positions of Managing Director at QCoal Group and Chairman of the QCoal Foundation.

Early life

Wallin was raised in the Brisbane suburb of Moorooka. His father, a World War II veteran, originated from Eidsvold, Queensland. Demonstrating an early passion for geology, Wallin secured a scholarship to attend the University of Queensland, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology.

Career

Following his graduation, Wallin joined Queensland's Department of Mines and Energy as a geologist. During his tenure, he identified major coal reserves throughout Queensland. In 1989, he established QCoal with the objective of transforming these coal deposits into functional mining operations. The company now manages several mines within the Bowen Basin, notably including Sonoma, Drake, and Byerwen.

Personal life

Wallin lives in The Gap, a suburb located in Brisbane. In 2013, he collaborated with the Royal Flying Doctor Service to launch a mobile dental initiative that delivers complimentary dental care services to communities situated in central and northern Queensland.

Net worth

As of January 2019, Forbes assessed Wallin's net worth at 910 million. According to the Financial Review on the 2025 Rich List, his net worth was appraised at 2.06 billion.

Year	Financial Review Rich List		Forbes Australia's 50 Richest
	Rank	Net worth (A$)	Rank	Net worth (US$)
2017	$1.13 billion
2018	34 Template:Gain	$1.79 billion Template:Gain
2019	42	$1.88 billion Template:Gain	41 Template:Gain	$910 million Template:Gain
2020	70	$1.43 billion
2021	78	$1.45 billion
2024		$1.80 billion
2025	81	$2.06 billion Template:Up

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