Nigel Cory is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in trade policy and international relations. Currently serving as the Director at Crowell & Moring International since August 2024, Cory previously held the position of Associate Director for Trade Policy at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation from September 2015 to August 2024. Prior to this, Cory worked as a researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, focusing on Southeast Asia's political and economic landscape. With a background in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Cory has held various roles, including Deputy Director for the Uruzgan Provincial Reconstruction Team and a key advisor during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Cannes. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and a dual Bachelor degree in Commerce and International Business from Griffith University, complemented by studies in Chinese language and culture at Sun Yat-sen University and Wuhan University.