Biography
Sean studied in London and at St Andrews, where he researched global trade, focusing on UK-China commerce.
Before he joined the Asia Scotland Institute, he worked as a bookseller and an analyst in the life sciences industry. While at ASI, Sean represented the Institute at events in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, working with partners across trade, finance and government; and collaborated on content strategy for the Institute, commissioning and editing new material for the website, and hosting the podcast.
His professional interests include international trade and diplomacy, commodity markets and shipping. In his spare time, he likes to row, cook and read about Chinese and Russian history.
He is currently on sabbatical in south China, and has temporarily stepped back from his duties as editor. He is no longer involved in event planning or the Institute publication process. If you would like to get in touch, please write to him at sean@asiascot.com, but bear in mind that replies may take longer than usual.
Sean will return to Edinburgh in 2024.
Podcasts & Publications
Japan and the UK: natural partners for a troubled decade
It would hardly be controversial to say that the 2020s are shaping up to be one of the more challenging decades since 1945. With a global pandemic, rolling economic crises,
Eurasia’s future: all at sea?
When we think of Eurasia, most of us probably imagine the vast grassland stretching from Budapest to Beijing: the name conjures up images of Marco Polo, nomadic empires and the
Lessons learned as CBI President: an audience with Lord Bilimoria
To discuss India’s rise, and what it might mean for Britain, Asia and the world at large, the Asia Scotland Institute was honoured to host Lord Karan Bilimoria, recently President of