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Whether it's a bilateral free trade agreement or a relationship between ASEAN and another regional group, the connections between countries in our region and the rest of the world show a great potential for growth. With one-third of global GDP coming from APAC it should be no surprise that other countries are looking to increase their ease of doing business here, even as companies from South-East Asia seek to invest elsewhere.

While this year's implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership should lead to significant growth in intra-regional trade, companies in South-East Asia continue to look globally for opportunities. Vietnam's success as the "+1" in many companies' "China+1" approach has led other governments to explore their own potential to increase trade beyond Asia.

We will examine existing and proposed bilateral relationships such as Singapore's digital partnerships with Chile and the UK as well as the growing interest of non-APAC countries in agreements such as the CPTPP. Our goal is to help you identify new opportunities for growth beyond Asian markets.

Please note that this event is limited to senior-level executives and per invitation only. If you are not an existing member of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, but would like to learn how you can attend our events, please contact us.

Agenda

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Presentation, panel discussion, Q&A

Speakers

  • Natalie Black (Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner, Asia Pacific at Department for International Trade, British High Commission, Singapore)

    Natalie Black

    Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner, Asia Pacific at Department for International Trade, British High Commission, Singapore

    Natalie Black was appointed Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Asia Pacific, covering North-East Asia, South-East Asia
    and Australasia in September 2018.

    Natalie has held a number of posts in Her Majesty’s Government.
    Previous roles include:
    - Deputy Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit
    - Director of the Internet Harms Unit
    - Director of the Office of Cyber Security, Cabinet Office

    Before joining the Civil Service, Natalie was the Chief of Staff for Security at the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, London2012, and a management consultant.

    Natalie is a graduate of the London School of Economics and Harvard Kennedy School, where she was a Fulbright scholar.

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  • Holly Butler (Senior Investment Director, South East Asia of Victorian Government Trade and Investment)

    Holly Butler

    Senior Investment Director, South East Asia of Victorian Government Trade and Investment

    Holly is a qualified investment advisor with over 15 years of experience in both the private and public sectors across the Asia Pacific and European regions.

    In her current role as the Senior Investment Director, South East Asia at Invest Victoria, Holly assists investors and companies from South East Asia with their growth plans in Australia. She does this by providing insights, opening doors and connecting the dots between government, industry and community. Her focus sectors include Technology, Health, Agribusiness and Energy and she works with a wide range of clients to help facilitate their Australian market entry strategies.

    Holly is a graduate of The University of Adelaide in Australia and the University of Reading in England. She has lived and worked in Australia, France, Canada, Belgium and Singapore.

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  • Edith Mayeux (Trade Commissioner at Embassy of Belgium - Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX))

    Edith Mayeux

    Trade Commissioner at Embassy of Belgium - Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX)

  • William Thomas (Director, South-east Asia of The Economist Corporate Network)

    William Thomas

    Director, South-east Asia of The Economist Corporate Network

    William Thomas is the Director of the Economist Corporate Network in South-east Asia. An experienced advisor to senior business and government leaders, he helps organisations understand the strategic, operational, and talent implications of geopolitical changes.

    William holds a PhD in public policy from George Mason University in the US, as well as a degree in economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA. His academic research has centered on managing change in large, multinational organisations, with an emphasis on organisational culture.

    William is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel, having spent much of his 21-year career as a strategic planner for complex operations such as humanitarian assistance and counterterrorism. He was Associate Professor of Political Science at the US Air Force Academy, and later taught at Georgetown University in Washington DC and as a Fulbright Scholar at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

    Having worked in Asia since 2012, William has focused on leadership development and organisational change as a consultant, leadership coach, and training facilitator.

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