Robert Fiddick joined the National Center for APEC in December 2009 as the Program Associate, ABAC Support. He is responsible for providing support for the Center's role as U.S. ABAC Secretariat, as well as facilitating the Center's engagement with Board Members in the planning and implementation of sectoral projects. Rob has previously worked with the Pacific Northwest Economic Region and the Washington Council on International Trade. Rob has a bachelor’s degree in international business from the University of Western Ontario, and a master's degree in international law/international relations from the University of New South Wales.