Ian Curtiss, MA, MBA

Academic and Strategist with 14 years' experience helping organizations navigate geopolitical risk, with deep experience in China.

About

A high-energy geopolitical strategist, consultant and researcher with 14 + years of experience in international commercial policy, risk analysis, and public affairs. I leverage my deep global experience, including 6 years studying and working in Beijing, to navigate risk and opportunities in the most uncertain geopolitical environments through tailored briefings, simulations, reports and articles.

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor's of Arts, Political Science and Political Economy / May, 2008

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

Peking University

Master's of International Relations, US-China Commercial Relations / July, 2013

Beijing

Arizona State University

MBA, Strategy / May, 2016

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

Experience

North American Center for Transborder Studies

Research Analyst / May, 2009 — January, 2011

Conducted research on trade, security & immigration impacts on US-Mexico business.

The American Chamber of Commerce in China

Senior Manager for Policy & Government Relations / June, 2013 — June, 2016

Led policy initiatives in collaboration with the US Chamber of Commerce, managing a team of 4 and up to 15 dotted-line reports, guiding report development, conducting surveys, advising executives and coordinating with US governments, etc. Planned and executed research projects in a complex & fast-paced environment; successfully serving US Fortune 500 clients to impact Chinese and US public policy by increasing organizational publications 3X with minimal added cost. Advised executives on Chinese industrial policy and international engagement, including: market entry, intellectual property, data security, investment laws, compliance, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, US – China BIT negotiations, etc.

Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business

Assistant Dean for International Projects / August, 2018 — January, 2023

Advised leadership on Chinese digital, political, and cultural risks; guiding in-country partnership developments. Developed economic statecraft courses & research projects on economic security, supply chain security, etc. Created & drove strategic initiatives across the school with diverse teams while collecting feedback & managing relations with key stakeholders and advisory boards to include appropriate research and keep projects on track.

CSquared Partners, LLC

Founder / July, 2022 — Present

Research, Design & Consult clients on political, climate ant international risks using tailored executive exercises, simulations and table-top games.

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