Gregory Walters is a global government affairs expert and international attorney providing practical business solutions to multinational manufacturers. Currently serving as the Head of Government Relations and External Affairs for Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe for S.C. Johnson, Greg leads a global team in building partnerships and addressing pressing issues with governments around the world. Prior to joining SCJ, Mr. Walters served as the Assistant US Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement at USTR, responsible for engaging stakeholders and building coalitions supporting US trade policy. Earlier in his career, Greg led trade and global government supply chain advocacy at 3M, was the Regional Manager for the US Trade and Development Agency for South and Southeast Asia at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, and held additional policy-determining roles across the Executive Branch.From both his private and public sector positions, Mr. Walters builds consensus to move agendas forward. Overseas, Greg has played key roles in the successful opening, operation, and closing of manufacturing plants. At home working with Congress, Greg has helped shape important legislation enabling American manufacturing competitiveness and securing international supply chains. He has personally contributed to the negotiation of almost two dozen bilateral and regional free trade agreements, promoting open and transparent global markets.