Ari Sharp

• As a journalist, reported on the Global Financial Crisis and the federal election via Fairfax Media’s suite of newspapers, websites and social media channels
• As an editor, led a team of copy editors at the Jakarta Globe to produce a compelling website and newspaper that helped the world to better understand Indonesia
• As an author, wrote Risky Business, a groundbreaking book that examined the state of foreign investment in Indonesia
• As a communications advisor, helped to ensure the smooth delivery of the G20 meeting, which brought together 35 world leaders in Brisbane
• As an advocate, guided the communications strategy of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to secure tax reform and trade agreements.

Ari has worked as a journalist for Fairfax Media and Jakarta Globe, and in communications for G20 and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also wrote a book, Risky Business, about foreign investment in Indonesia; and is currently completing a Master of Business Administration at the Australian National University.

As a culture vulture, Ari finds no gallery or live performance is too obscure for his tastes. To experience it all with his young daughter gives him an extra thrill.