Where I Add Value
At the intersection of law, geoeconomics, investment, governance and diplomacy.
My career across government, business, international institutions and diplomacy has shaped a perspective that connects disciplines, bridges institutional divides and brings sound judgment to consequential decisions.
- Los Angeles
- London
- Geneva
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
- Singapore
“I can take the same difficult message to a minister and a chief executive, in the language each understands, and make it heard, bridging worlds that do not always speak to one another.”
01Geoeconomics & Global Strategy
I advise governments, institutions, and businesses navigating a more fragmented and competitive international order.
- Geopolitical risk and geoeconomic strategy
- Gulf strategy and international positioning
- Economic statecraft and multilateral engagement
- Fragmentation, competition, and shifting alliances
- Scenario planning and strategic foresight
02International Law & Legal Strategy
As a trained and qualified lawyer, I bring legal rigour to complex international, commercial, and public-policy questions.
My current work includes AI and technology regulation, with a focus on the evolving frameworks shaping how emerging technologies are developed, governed and used.
- International law, treaties, and multilateral legal processes
- International trade, investment law, and economic regulation
- Cross-border transactions, regulatory strategy, and compliance
- Human rights, international humanitarian law, and accountability
- Legal risk in politically sensitive and cross-jurisdictional environments
03Investment, Economic Security & Cross-Border Capital
I advise on investment and capital strategies where economics, regulation, and geopolitics increasingly intersect.
- Foreign direct investment and cross-border capital flows
- Investment strategy, market entry, and economic diplomacy
- Sanctions, export controls, and regulatory exposure
- Economic security and strategic-asset considerations
- Sovereign wealth, institutional capital, and long-term investment
04Boards, Governance & Strategic Advisory
I serve and advise boards and senior leaders confronting complex, high-consequence decisions.
Across my career, I have served on boards across finance, education, philanthropy, family business, and government. That experience informs practical counsel on governance, oversight, risk, and institutional effectiveness.
- Board governance, oversight, and accountability
- Audit, risk, and regulatory compliance
- Institutional reform and public-policy effectiveness
- Stakeholder engagement and reputation
- Decision-making in highly regulated or politically sensitive environments
Committee experience includes: Audit and Risk · Executive · Investment · Human Resources and Remuneration · Governance and Nominations
05Diplomacy, Dialogue & Peacebuilding
I convene and advise across governments, international institutions, faith communities, and civil society in support of dialogue, prevention, and durable stability.
- Multilateral and preventive diplomacy
- Dialogue among states, faiths, and institutions
- Interfaith and intercultural understanding
- Humanitarian diplomacy and international cooperation
- Convening governments, faith leaders, and international organisations
The questions I work on
Global governance
Leading the UN in a World That Has Already Changed
On what leading the United Nations now requires.
Modern Diplomacy · 26 June 2026
Trade and security
The New Age of Chokepoints
Why global commerce depends on too few places and too little governance.
The Business Times, Singapore · 28 February 2026
Geoeconomics
How Merchant States Are Reshaping Global Business Connectivity
Singapore and the UAE show that resilience, connectivity and institutional agility can outweigh market size.
The Business Times, Singapore · 9 July 2026
UN Security Council reform
A question that is still open
I first worked on Security Council reform at the House of Lords in 2000. 26 years on, it remains unresolved.
House of Lords · 2000
Perspective for consequential decisions.
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