James Bond

James Bond is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise in government affairs and economic policy. Currently serving as the Head of Government Affairs for Citi in Australia and New Zealand since January 2017, Bond also holds the position of President at the Australian Services Roundtable and is a member of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Trade at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Previous roles include Director of External Affairs and Investment at the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, Chief Economist at the Financial Services Council, and Government Relations Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Bond's early career includes significant positions such as Senior Advisor in the Office of Kevin Rudd and Economist at the Commonwealth Treasury. Educational achievements include a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Economics with a specialization in Trade Policy, as well as an Economics (Honours) degree, both from The Australian National University.