Wellington Advocacy is pleased to welcome the Honourable Scott Morrison, 30th Prime Minister of Australia, to its Strategic Advisory Board.
Having led a G20 economy and overseen one of the world’s most successful trade diversification strategies, Mr. Morrison’s insights and expertise will offer unique value to Wellington Advocacy’s clients at a time when Canadian businesses face rising protectionism and geo-political risk.
Wellington Advocacy Strategic Advisory Board
Wellington Advocacy’s Strategic Advisory Board is an invitation-only network of global leaders, strategists, and policymakers. Members provide direct insight and strategic guidance to businesses navigating trade, economic, and political events.
Chaired by the Honourable Wayne Wouters, PC, OC, 22nd Clerk of Canada’s Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, the Advisory Board offers clients unique perspectives and networks as they seek to navigate political uncertainty and mitigate risk.
The Honourable Scott Morrison
As Australia’s 30th Prime Minister, Mr. Morrison negotiated trade agreements to open new markets, secure supply chains, and strengthen national security. A selection of his accomplishments include:
Expanding Global Trade & Strengthening Alliances
- Led the creation of the AUKUS trilateral defense and trade agreement, deepening economic and security ties between Australia, the UK, the US, India and Indonesia.
- Negotiated the first post Brexit Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom.
- Co-founded the Quad Leader’s Dialogue, a leader level diplomatic partnership committed to supporting a prosperous Indo-Pacific, and advancing trade cooperation between Australia, India, Japan, and the US.
- Negotiated Australia‘s first-ever bilateral defense forces reciprocal access agreement with Japan, opening new trade and security partnerships.
Ensuring Economic Stability & Diversification
- Positioned Australia’s economy to outperform all G7 and OECD nations during COVID-19 recovery.
- Achieved record-low unemployment while maintaining AAA credit ratings.
- Prioritized trade diversification, reducing reliance on a single market and expanding Indo-Pacific opportunities.
Leadership in Global Security & Investment Resilience
- Awarded Chief Commander of the United States Legion of Merit for contributions to international security.
- Recognized with the Grotius Prize for International Relations from UK Policy Exchange.
Mr. Morrison currently serves as Non Executive Vice Chairman of American Global Strategies, where he advises businesses on trade, investment, and economic security.
Navigating Volatility
With the rules of global trade being rewritten in real-time, Wellington’s Strategic Advisory Board ensures our clients have the insights and competitive positioning they need to succeed.