Midwesterner John Bleed takes pride in analyzing the United States’ trade policies as part of the international trade team at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), an association that works with more than 190,000 businesses in the United Kingdom. As a senior policy adviser, he conveys the latest developments in the U.S. economic agenda for CBI members.
John is also earning his graduate degree in Security Policy Studies at Georgetown University, where he hopes to develop a broader understanding of economic and geopolitical risks and global competition trends among countries.
While an undergraduate, the Chicago native interned on Capitol Hill and for the U.S. Trade Representative. His interest in foreign policy grew and led him to study abroad in Brussels while interning with the European Parliament. He hopes to continue working in government relations in the geopolitical risk sector or potentially work in the U.S. Senate covering foreign affairs and/or trade.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Bryce Harlow Foundation,” John said. “The fellowship is designed for someone exactly in my spot, a full-time government relations professional pursuing a graduate degree. Plus, learning about Mr. Bryce Harlow has been so inspiring and motivating. I am encouraged by how he put partisanship aside and looked to find common ground, figuring out solutions to benefit the most people. His example is one that everyone in this town should look to follow.”
