Trump, Brexit and Trade Wars

You are invited to join us at the final event on the 2019 Business Alumni Network calendar, a panel discussion and networking evening – Trump, Brexit and Trade Wars.

The panel of leading experts will discuss the Australian perspective on the international economic and political issues arising from protectionism and the trade war. It is a pivotal period of time for relations between China and the US, and Britain and the European Union. How will these political and trade tensions impact on Australian businesses?

Meet the panel

Penny Burtt, CEO of Asialink
Penny is the Group CEO of Asialink, Australia’s leading centre for the promotion of public understanding of the countries of Asia and of Australia’s role in the region. Penny is a former diplomat and represented Australia in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and at the United Nations in Geneva and New York. She previously served as an Adviser to the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and led External Relations and Client Service Risk for the Asia Pacific with McKinsey&Company.

Dr Stephen Kirchner, Program Director, United States Studies Centre
Stephen is the program director for Trade and Investment, United States Studies Centre. He is also a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute in Canada, where he has contributed to research projects comparing public policies in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Stephen was previously an economist with the Australian Financial Markets Association, and has appeared in numerous publications including The Australian Economic Review, Australian Journal of Political Science, The Wall Street Journal, Straits Times, Businessweek, The Australian Financial Review and The Australian.

Georgie Skipper, Non-Resident Fellow, United States Studies Centre | Director Public Policy, Atlassian
Georgie is a Non-Resident Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. She is also the Director of Public Policy at Atlassian. Georgie was previously the Senior Adviser to the Foreign Minister of Australia, the Honourable Julie Bishop, and was the Foreign Minister’s principal adviser on the United States. Prior to working in government, Georgie helped to establish the Australia Gulf Council and ran the Corporate and Government Affairs, working with businesses and governments in Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Dr Tim Soutphommasane, Professor of Practice, The University of Sydney. (Moderator)
Tim was previously the Race Discrimination Commissioner (2013 to 2018) and a political philosopher, having held posts at The University of Sydney and Monash University. His thinking on multiculturalism, patriotism and national identity has been influential in shaping debates in Australia and Britain.