Dr. Deborah ELMS is Head of Trade Policy at the Hinrich Foundation in Singapore. Previously, she served as Executive Director and Founder of the Asian...
Dr. Deborah ELMS is Head of Trade Policy at the Hinrich Foundation in Singapore. Previously, she served as Executive Director and Founder of the Asian Trade Centre. Results-oriented and highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in international economics. Globally recognized as a thought leader and advocate for economic development and trade, skilled in working with both companies and governments to promote better economic policies, negotiate improved trade arrangements, and more effectively utilize trade agreements. Adept at understanding and navigating complex global economic regulations and building strong relationships with key stakeholders including governments, companies, international organizations, and trade associations. Previously, she was head of the Temasek Foundation Centre for Trade & Negotiations (TFCTN) and senior fellow of international political economy at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Dr. Elms received a PhD in political science from the University of Washington, a MA in international relations from the University of Southern California, and bachelor's degrees from Boston University.
