James Snowden

Experience

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  Informa Australia

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Conference Producer | Government & Social Policy

  I worked as a conference producer for the Government and Social Policy Division of Informa’s Australia Office, located in Sydney. Listed on the London stock exchange, Informa is a world leading professional event’s organiser, and the largest in Australia. During my time in Sydney I developed operational capabilities in event organisation and professional knowledge and networking among key-decision makers in Australian government and industry.I also gained creative ability in delivering high-level, policy driven conferences and seminars, as well as cultivating strong interpersonal skills in an environment where cooperation on large scale projects is essential.Portfolio: 15th Annual National Security Summit; 3rd Annual Workplace Wellness Conference; Evidence Based Teaching Summit; Safety in Action Conference and Seminar Series. Show less

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  Global Policy Journal

  May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Policy Analyst | G7 & G20

  I was selected as part of the Global Leadership Initiative to attend the 2018 G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Canada, and the 2019 G20 in Osaka, Japan, as a policy analyst. As part of the Global Policy team, we collectively published blogs on a range of issues, including: trade tensions, artificial intelligence, self-determination, the use of plastics, indigenous community engagement, and the future of "G" summitry as international fora.My specific policy based area of analysis revolved around issues of global peace and security, with a particular focus on multilateral efforts to combat international security threats emanating from cyberspace.All of our work can be found at: https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/global-leadership-initiative/g7https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/global-leadership-initiative/g20 Show less

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  Doshisha University

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Research Assistant | Indo-Pacific International Relations

  I conducted research for Professor Takashi Terada on matters of international political economy and security in the Indo-Pacific region.Salient areas of research included:- Australia-Japan bilateral diplomatic relations. - "Mega Regional" free trade agreements, such as the RCEP and the TPP. - Humanitarian intervention in East Timor.- Japan's oscillating policies on whaling.- Trilateral security partnerships in the Asia-Pacific.- China, its Belt and Road Initiative, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Show less

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  Informa

  Nov 2019 - May 2020

  Conference Producer | Competition Law

  I researched and managed a series of events premised on competition law and issues related to private client tax across Europe and Asia, including: UK Competition Law, EU Merger Control, and Tax for Sports Stars and Entertainers.Skills I've developed include project and budget management, complex negotiation, and extensive market research.

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  Department for Business and Trade

  May 2020 - now

  I am a graduate of the first iteration of the International Trade Development Programme, a pioneering scheme designed to shape the UK's future trade experts. The programme consisted of 4 six month placements across DIT, including an overseas posting. Throughout I gained experience of FTA negotiation and implementation, the Export Strategy, international investment, organisational strategy, multilateral tariff policy and operations, green trade, commercial diplomacy, and UK-India bilateral trade relations. Show less

  • Head of Tariff Suspensions Policy

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Senior Trade Policy Advisor | MFN Tariff Policy

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2023

  • International Trade Development Programme

    May 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Policy Advisor | Multilateral Tariff Policy and Operations

    Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Project Officer | Global Trade and Investment

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  • HMG relations lead | Trade Agreement Implementation, Bilateral Trade Relations

    May 2020 - Oct 2020
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  British High Commission in India

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Export Support Lead | South Asia

  I drove the planning and implementation of the Export Support Service (ESS) in South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives). The ESS is a crucial part of the UK's Export Strategy, a pioneering global initiative designed to drive exports from SMEs based in the UK into new markets.