Arthur Sinodinos

The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO is a distinguished Australian public servant and business leader. He currently serves as a Partner and Chair of the Australia Practice at The Asia Group. Previously, he was Australia's Ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023. Arthur has held significant roles in the Australian government, including Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, and Senator for New South Wales from 2011 to 2019. He also served as Cabinet Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. His career began in the Australian Public Service in 1979, and he later became the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff under John Howard. Arthur has also worked in the private sector with Goldman Sachs and the National Australia Bank. In recognition of his contributions, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2008 and a Distinguished Fellow of the Australia & New Zealand School of Government in 2019.