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John Leslie
Linking Australia's innovators to global space, defense and dual-use technology networks
John Leslie is a professional with extensive experience at the intersection of policy, technology, and business, focusing on space, defense, and international trade.
He has influenced policy for the governments of Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, contributing to free trade agreements and technology safeguard agreements.
John has supported companies dealing with defense and dual-use technologies for international operations.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science/Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley, and an AB in Political Science/Political Economy from Princeton University.
John Leslie has held key positions such as Director - Trade and Investment, Lead for Space and Defence at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), and Advisor for Economics and Trade at the European Union Delegation to New Zealand.
He also served as a tenured Assistant/Associate Professor at Victoria University of Wellington and held academic roles at institutions like Naval Postgraduate School.
