Wellington, New Zealand
I am a senior foreign affairs and trade leader with over 15 years of experience shaping strategy and advancing economic outcomes across Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific. I specialise in international trade, market access, and geopolitical risk, with a strong track record of delivering commercially relevant outcomes in complex and high-risk operating environments. I have led high-level negotiations and stakeholder engagement across governments, international organisations, and industry, including serving as Chair of APEC’s Committee on Trade and Investment (2022–2023), where I guided regional alignment on trade facilitation, supply chains, and economic integration. I bring a commercially focused, strategic perspective to global policy, translating geopolitical and regulatory dynamics into actionable insights for businesses, investors, and governments. In parallel, I serve as a director of companies focused on international risk, strategy, and finance, with interests spanning global markets, economic security, and investment strategy.
Deputy Head of Mission and Consul at the New Zealand Embassy in Madrid, responsible for advancing bilateral economic, trade, and political engagement between New Zealand and Spain, and Morocco. • Led strategic engagement across government and industry to strengthen trade and investment flows; and political dialogue • Supported market access priorities and resolution of regulatory barriers for New Zealand exporters • Represented New Zealand in high-level diplomatic and commercial forums • Oversaw consular operations and internal mission management
Chair of APEC's Committee on Trade and Investment for 2022 and 2023, during the Thailand and USA host years. More information: https://www.apec.org/groups/committee-on-trade-and-investment Chair, APEC Committee on Trade and Investment (2022–2023) • Led APEC's largest committee representing 21 economies in, shaping regional trade and investment policy priorities • Delivered consensus outcomes on trade facilitation, supply chain resilience, and economic integration • Coordinated senior officials and stakeholders across governments and international organisations • Strengthened New Zealand’s leadership profile within APEC
New Zealand's representative for APEC's Committee on Trade and Investment.
Deputy Head of Mission and Consul at the New Zealand Embassy in Santiago, responsible for advancing bilateral economic, trade, and political engagement between New Zealand and Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, • Led strategic engagement across government and industry to strengthen trade and investment flows; and political dialogue • Supported market access priorities and resolution of regulatory barriers for New Zealand exporters • Represented New Zealand in high-level diplomatic and commercial forums • Oversaw consular operations and internal mission management
Invited member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Trade & Investment, a highly selective network of senior global leaders and experts. • Contributed to strategic dialogue on the future of global trade, investment, and economic policy • Engaged with senior policymakers, business leaders, and thought leaders from across advanced and emerging economies • Selected as one of a limited number of representatives globally, reflecting recognition of leadership and expertise at an early stage of career
Prepared internal briefing notes to staff on topical issues including energy, climate change, emissions trading and international law. Undertook climate change, energy, urban planning and international law research and analysis for international publication. Wrote articles for the international Climate Week New York City 2011 website. www.climateweeknyc2011.org
Principal research: Analysis of international environmental policy and the economic effects of emissions trading schemes. Further research included urban planning, public policy, international law and economics.