Georgina Downer is Chief Executive Officer of the Robert Menzies Institute and a respected leader in public policy, diplomacy, and strategic engagement. A former Australian diplomat in Tokyo and Canberra, she has advised on foreign policy, trade, and politics. She has led major programs at Asialink and held senior roles at leading think tanks, focusing on democracy and Australia鈥檚 global standing. Georgina is a former federal candidate, board director, and founder of a geopolitical advisory firm. She holds law and commerce degrees from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Public International Law from the London School of Economics.