Andrew Williamson is currently Vice President at Huawei Technologies, especially within the Public Affairs and Communications domain. Andrew is a key adviser on global macroeconomic, political and industry risk issues. His research also entails the systematic quantitative tracking and benchmarking of macro level risk in Huawei’s main markets. Previously to joining Huawei, Andrew was Global Leader of the Global Data, Insights and Analytical team at Dun & Bradstreet and Head of the Country Risk department. His team of economists and analysts provided their clients with timely advice and research on operational risks internationally, with a special focus on the risks faced by companies’ individual supply chains. Andrew spent a couple of years furthering his interest in the theories of environmental economics, policy drafting and environmental impact assessment by undertaking a MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation at the London School of Economics. He worked subsequently at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, specialising in research on the opportunities and risks posed by climate change on the financial sector. Previous to this Andrew held a number of roles over many years at the Economist Intelligence Unit, including Global Director of Economic Research and Deputy Director of Country Forecasting. He began his career at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office within the UK Diplomatic Service.