Lewis Neal has had a long and illustrious career serving the British government; he is an experienced strategist and an expert in trade, the economy and security. Current HM Trade Commissioner for China and Hong Kong, Lewis is a key figure in promoting exports, investments and trade policies with China and Hong Kong. A compelling speaker, Lewis offers insights into geopolitics and economic.
Lewis has had a long and successful career working for the British government. He spent a seven year tenure at HM Treasury where he was the Deputy Director of Transport and Infrastructure before taking on the role of Deputy Director of Defence, Diplomacy and Intelligence. He went on to hold a number of senior roles in Government including National Security Director at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Director at the Cabinet Office. Lewis was also the Director of Strategy in the Cabinet Office’s COVID-19 Taskforce and led work towards the Government’s “Living with COVID-19 Strategy”.
Lewis is now HM Trade Commissioner for China and Hong Kong, where he works closely with His Majesty’s Ambassador in Beijing. As one of only nine Trade Commissions appointed by the UK government to promote UK trade, Lewis bridges the gap between the UK and China, and is dedicated to securing investment in sectors such as low carbon and financial services and making the UK the education system of choice for China and Hong Kong.
An experienced and dynamic speaker, Lewis has unique insights into economic and trade policies with China and Hong Kong, as well as a wealth of knowledge on strategy, diplomacy and economic security. Lewis is skilled at breaking down complex geopolitical issues and is the perfect choice for businesses looking to gain insights into trade-relations, economics and international relations.
How to hire Lewis Neal
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- 2023 – HM Trade Commissioner China and Hong Kong
- 2022 – Director, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- 2021 – Director, Cabinet Office
- 2018 – Economic Diplomacy Director, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- 2015 – National Security Director, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- 2011 – Deputy Director Defence, Diplomacy and Intelligence, HM Treasury
- 2008 – Deputy Director Transport and Infrastructure
