Andrea Tang

Andrea Tang has a diverse work experience in the fields of international trade, law, and regulatory affairs. Their most recent role was as an International Trade Lawyer and Head of the International Trade and Law Unit at the FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. In this position, they were responsible for leading all legal and regulatory work within the Federation, providing strategic advice on governance, contractual relations, and regulatory compliance.

Prior to that, Andrea worked as a Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer at STSA (Swiss Trading & Shipping Association), where they focused on national and international developments impacting commodity trading in Switzerland. Andrea collaborated with Swiss federal authorities and international bodies on policy formulation, including areas such as trade finance, financial markets, sustainable finance, and technological innovation.

Before their time at STSA, Andrea served as a Global Network Associate in International Regulatory Affairs at Lloyd's, where they successfully delivered a global strategic initiative as part of Lloyd's 'Vision 2025' international regulatory strategy. Andrea also acted as a market regulatory and operational liaison on Brexit, facilitating market preparation for their new Brussels subsidiary.

Andrea also has experience as a Regulatory Advisor for Trade and Technology at techUK, where they provided expertise on the legal framework for technology companies in the UK and contributed to the UK-India tech trade relationship. Andrea has held various other positions, including Business Communications Officer at STSA, Trainee in Economic Affairs at the European External Action Service, Legal Advisor at URBANE., and Researcher in Business and Human Rights at Human Rights at Sea.

Overall, Andrea Tang's work experience showcases their expertise in international trade, law, regulatory affairs, and strategic policy formulation.

Andrea Tang completed their education in the following chronological order:

- From 2009 to 2012, they attended King's College London, where they obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons) degree.

- In 2012 and 2013, they attended BPP Law School to complete the UK Bar Qualification - Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).

- From 2015 to 2017, they pursued an M.A. in International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Additionally, Andrea Tang acquired several certifications, including a Bar Professional Training Course from The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in October 2013. Andrea also obtained a Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute in May 2018. Moreover, they completed the Level 3 Award in London Market Insurance from the same institution in March 2018. Finally, they obtained additional certifications in Sanctions Compliance in International Commodity Trade from STSA Learning in May 2019 and Commodity Trading Fundamentals from the same institution in November 2018.