Steven Okun is a renowned expert on US politics, government and trade and an in-demand speaker.

He provides analysis on a regular basis for both CNBC and Channel NewsAsia with appearances on other global media, as well as writing regular commentary for Singapore’s The Straits Times. For corporate clients, he provides sessions on the status of the US election and how it’s outcome could impact businesses and investors.

Formerly Deputy General Counsel in the Clinton Administration at the US Department of Transportation, he worked on each of the presidential campaigns of the Democratic candidates from 1988-2000.

Steve is the founder and CEO of APAC Advisors, a boutique ESG and sustainability consultancy focused on the financial services sector, as well a Senior Advisor for geostrategic public affairs firm McLarty Associates, where he works with global clients across the Asia Pacific region.