Stefano Moritsch
About Stefano Moritsch
Stefano Moritsch serves as the Associate Director for International Trade, Geopolitics, and Government Affairs at KPMG Australia and holds the position of Treasurer for the Australia Indonesia Business Council. With extensive experience in international trade policy and law, he has worked in various capacities across Australia and Switzerland, including roles at TradeLab and the European External Action Service.
Work at KPMG Australia
Stefano Moritsch has been serving as Associate Director, International Trade, Geopolitics and Government Affairs at KPMG Australia since 2015. In this role, he provides regulatory strategy and trade policy advice on both domestic and international matters. His expertise encompasses a wide range of policy areas, including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and taxation. His work at KPMG is based in the Canberra Area, where he has accumulated significant experience over the past nine years.
Current Role at Australia Indonesia Business Council
Since 2019, Stefano Moritsch has held the position of Treasurer for the Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) in the Australian Capital Territory. In this capacity, he contributes to fostering trade relations and business opportunities between Australia and Indonesia. His involvement with AIBC has spanned five years, during which he has played a key role in the council's activities in Canberra.
Previous Experience at TradeLab
Prior to his current roles, Stefano Moritsch worked at TradeLab in Geneva, Switzerland, from 2014 to 2018. He served as a Fellow and was a member of the Trade and Investment Law Clinic. During his time at TradeLab, he contributed to the promotion of the TradeLab project while studying at the Geneva Graduate Institute. His experience there provided him with valuable insights into trade and investment law.
Educational Background
Stefano Moritsch has a strong academic background in international relations and law. He earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Università degli Studi di Padova from 2006 to 2010. He then pursued further studies, achieving a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the same institution between 2010 and 2012. He also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law and Legal Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies from 2013 to 2015, and an LLP Erasmus Master's Degree in International and European Law from Université de Neuchâtel in 2011.
Military Service in the Australian Army
Stefano Moritsch has been serving as a Private (PTE) Rifleman in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps as part of the Army Reserves since 2021. His military service in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, has added a unique dimension to his professional profile, demonstrating his commitment to public service and national defense.