Gareth Heywood

Gareth Heywood is an experienced professional currently serving as the Head of Government Relations at Datenna and an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, contributing to the Open-Source Intelligence & Analysis Team. Previous roles include Business Aviation Sales & Asset Management at The Private Jet Company, Policy Consultant at LeidenAsiaCentre, and President of the International Studies Student Association. Gareth has authored significant research on Chinese foreign direct investment and has engaged in discussions on the topic through webinars. Educational qualifications include a Master of Literature in Modern History from the University of St Andrews and a Master of Arts in Global Political Economy from Leiden University, alongside various other degrees and certifications in history, politics, and advanced business valuation.