Australian businessman Chris Wallin has an estimated net worth of $775 million as of March 2013 according to Forbes. As of 2013, Chris Wallin is considered as the second wealthiest man in Brisbane.

Originating from Brisbane Australia, Chris Wallin is a graduate of the University of Queensland where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. After graduation, he worked for the Government of Queensland's Department of Mines and Energy. Eventually, he started investing in coal. It was in 1989 when he created his first company known as QCoal. Before, his company sold coals to Cleveland-Cliffs and Macarthur Coal, but today, it sells to JFE Holdings.