Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been described as “probably the most consequential world leaders of the final decade” by the boss of the worldwide consultancy he’ll take part his post-political profession.
Mr Trump introduced on Tuesday that he was retiring from politics to tackle “a spread of world strategic advisory roles and personal panels centered on the US and the Indo-Pacific” and to attract on his expertise and networks within the area, notably by AUKUS and the Quad diplomatic partnership.
American World Methods, a world consulting and advisory agency led by Trump-era nationwide safety adviser Robert O’Brien, confirmed on Wednesday that Mr. Morrison will be part of the corporate as a non-executive vice chairman.
AGS says on its web site that it assesses world geopolitical alternatives and dangers, develops methods to assist purchasers navigate U.S. authorities processes, supplies steerage in worldwide enterprise transactions and assists in disaster administration.
Mr Morrison stated he had had an excellent working relationship with Mr O’Brien up to now and appeared ahead to working with him once more, notably within the Indo-Pacific.
“Collectively we are able to draw on our mixed networks and experiences within the area to assist purchasers navigate a extremely dynamic geopolitical panorama that presents dangers and alternatives,” he stated.
“And never simply within the protection and safety sectors. Provide chains, technological change, useful resource safety, power transition and new sorts of partnerships between the non-public and public sectors are all being influenced by the world turning into extra difficult.”
Mr O’Brien described Mr Morrison as probably the most consequential world leaders of the final decade, bringing about unprecedented adjustments within the nation’s international and protection coverage.
“As non-executive vice chairman of American World Methods, Prime Minister Morrison will present our purchasers with high-level relationships and distinctive geopolitical insights,” he stated.
Mr Morrison stated he would depart Parliament on the finish of February and spend extra time together with his household in Australia.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked Mr Morrison for his service.
“I spoke to Scott Morrison yesterday. I want him all the most effective,” he stated on Wednesday.
In line with media reviews, Mr Morrison may even work as a strategic advisor to asset administration agency DYNE Maritime alongside former US Secretary of State and former CIA director Mike Pompeo.
Remark beneath to share your opinion on this story.
You probably have a information story or tip, contact editor@governmentnews.com.au.
Subscribe to the Authorities Information e-newsletter