Nicola Watkinson

I am based in the USA and have 15+ years international business experience across Asia, Europe & Australia. I thrive on new challenges, building a culture of success and leading diverse decentralised teams. Working in both the private and public sector, I am experienced in strategy development, transformational change, complex negotiations and driving improved performance. Specialties: cross border deals, trade policy, building future business, mentoring future leaders, commercialising technology.

Lead a team across South Asia with 3 core goals - assisting Australian business to successfully enter the market, supporting Indian companies to establish operations in Australia and promoting Australia as a quality location for research and study. Operating a network of 16 offices across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh the role involves indepth knowledge of the markets, extensive networks, high level negotiation skills and the ability to motivate a decentralised team of business development staff

I run the consular operations for the Australian Government for the southern part of Germany. I am responsible for the European operations of the Australian Trade Commission with offices in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden.

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