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Doug Wallace

MS (Middle East International Economics)

Senior Advisor – US & Global Strategic Growth

Doug Wallace is a visionary international strategy and commercial diplomacy leader recognized for orchestrating global market expansion, foreign direct investment (FDI) acceleration, and high-stakes economic advocacy. With a history of engineering transformational partnerships and navigating complex geopolitical dynamics, Doug has helped international organizations thrive in competitive, cross-border environments. His expertise spans FDI strategy, public-private alliances, crisis resolution, and stakeholder engagement across education, infrastructure, and technology sectors.

Doug’s leadership in advancing U.S. economic policy includes driving the Department of Commerce’s promotion of critical and emerging technologies and articulating global market challenges facing U.S. firms. From mitigating adversarial investment threats and successfully advocating for US companies competing for foreign procurement projects, Doug has worked closely with think tanks, private industry, and foreign governments to align U.S. policy with fast-evolving global tech realities.

As a seasoned U.S. diplomat and member of the Senior Foreign Service, Doug has served as the top U.S. commercial advisor in multiple U.S. embassies across the Middle East, North Africa, Australia, and the United States. Doug is credited for delivering historic FDI wins such as the $5 billion Macquarie investment into U.S. infrastructure—the largest in U.S. Commercial Service history. As Director of the San Francisco office, he mobilized over 250 firms to participate in the APEC Summit, organized the Rebuild Ukraine Forum, and co-authored the FDI Tech Guide to support international startups in Silicon Valley. His leadership has enabled companies to enter foreign markets, secure capital, and build durable global partnerships.

At the core, Doug is a builder—of institutions, alliances, and opportunity. With over $6 billion in trade and investment facilitated and decades of cross-cultural leadership, he offers unmatched insight to organizations seeking to scale internationally, shape markets, and navigate complex geopolitical terrain.

Market & Industry Expertise

  • Global Partnerships
  • Geopolitical Risk Mitigation
  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
  • International Market Expansion
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Economic Diplomacy
  • Government Affairs

Leadership Experience

  • Former Director | U.S. Commercial Service – San Francisco
  • Former US Regional Senior Commercial Officer | Australia
  • Former US Regional Senior Commercial Officer | Saudi Arabia
  • Former US Regional Senior Commercial Officer | Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia