Conn has been a long-term resident of PNG since 1977, when he arrived as a volunteer teacher in Manus Province. After a career in teaching and running his own business for 15 years he became involved with the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1988. He has over 27 years’ experience with the Chamber and now provides full-time management services to the POMCCI Bizcentre as CEO. He is currently the host of Business Plus, a regular business and current affairs programme, on the new TV station, TVWAN. Conn holds a Master’s Degree from Glasgow University and training qualifications from RMIT in Melbourne, and is a founding member of the PNG Institute of Directors.