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Arthur Sinodinos joins the GFCC as Distinguished Fellow
Published on January 23, 2025
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The GFCC is pleased to announce that the Honorable Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos has been appointed a Distinguished Fellow, joining a select group of world leaders contributing to advancing our organization's mission of accelerating competitiveness and innovation across the globe.
Ambassador Sinodinos has had an influential career in public service and in the financial industry. More recently, he served as Australian Ambassador to the United States, where he was closely involved in Australia’s negotiations related to AUKUS, the Quad, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
"Ambassador Sinodinos brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge into Australian public policy and politics. He has played a critical role in the negotiation of important agreements, such as the diplomatic partnership to support stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region led by Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, known as the Quad", comments GFCC President, Deborah L. Wince-Smith. "I say with certitude that his commitment to the GFCC will serve not only not to strengthen our ties with our members and fellows in Australia but also to enrich our discussions with inside knowledge and expertise".
Ambassador Sinodinos started his career in the Australian government in 1979, rising to the Senior Executive Service in the Department of the Treasury. On the election of John Howard as Prime Minister of Australia in 1996, he was appointed his Senior Economic Adviser. In 1997, he was assigned Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, a position he held for nine years.
He also served as Australia’s Minister for Industry, Innovation, and Science and as Senator for New South Wales in the Australian Parliament from 2011 to 2019. During his parliamentary career, he held other key roles in and outside Cabinet, including Cabinet Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.
In addition to his leadership role in the public sector, Ambassador Sinodinos held numerous corporate appointments. He worked for Goldman Sachs, JBWere, and the National Australia Bank, and is now Partner and Chair of the Asia Group’s Australia Practice.
"I am honored to have been appointed a Distinguished Fellow of the GFCC. The GFCC plays a very important role in identifying and sharing strategies to improve national competitiveness and innovation. In today’s world, working together to create new sources of economic growth and development will create a safer, more prosperous future for all of us", comments Ambassador Sinodinos.
Learn more about Ambassador Sinodinos's career and achievements.​