David Morris has had a global career as Australian and multilateral diplomat; senior adviser to governments, businesses, universities and the United Nations; guest professor and media commentator.For the last four years he was Vice Chair of the United Nations ESCAP Sustainable Business Network, which advises the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and advocates for business leadership in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. He chaired the Asia Pacific Business Forum and developed the Asia Pacific Green Deal.
 
His international consultancy, David Morris Projects OÜ, harnesses a global network of partners, forecasting future trends, identifying opportunities, analysing risks and building understanding, relationships and reputations in the international business environment. David is a member of several international advisory boards. 
David recently completed a PhD in international relations and is an expert on engaging China. He was recently appointed Senior Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, China's leading non-government think tank. He is Senior Research Fellow and Guest Professor, Beijing Foreign Studies University. He is also Guest Professor at the Catholic University of Vendée in France.