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Peter Willis

Emerging Associate

Peter Willis is a strategic policy, public affairs, and healthcare professional with expertise at the intersection of national security, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Peter currently works at NexusAPAC as an Analyst, supporting clients in the pharmaceutical, defence, and minerals sectors by navigating complex policy and regulatory frameworks across Australia and internationally.

Peter’s role involves developing strategic roadmaps, engagement strategies, briefing documents, and sector assessments, underpinned by rigorous research and a strong analytical understanding of the political appetite of the day. He combines practitioner leadership from leading non-profit organisations with research-driven analysis to deliver actionable insights in fast-moving environments.

Peter’s national security experience is complemented by his ongoing involvement with the Australian Crisis Simulation Summit, where he serves as a Board Member and previously as Director. These roles have provided practical exposure to high-stakes scenarios, structured analytical methods, and disciplined decision-making.

Peter holds a Bachelor of International Security Studies from The Australian National University. He is motivated by evidence-based decision-making, crisis preparedness, and translating technical insights into practical strategies that empower informed leadership.

Expertise Area(s)

Policy Development
Crisis simulation

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