Bryonie Guthrie
About Bryonie Guthrie
Bryonie Guthrie serves as the Content and Partnerships Lead for Strategic Intelligence at the World Economic Forum, where she focuses on public sector engagement and content partnerships. She has a strong academic background in political science and international studies, complemented by extensive experience in diplomacy and multilateral negotiations.
Work at World Economic Forum
Bryonie Guthrie serves as the Content and Partnerships Lead for Strategic Intelligence at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to public sector engagement and content partnerships. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the Forum's strategic initiatives. The World Economic Forum is known for its commitment to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation.
Education and Expertise
Bryonie Guthrie has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's Degree in Asian and International Studies from City University of Hong Kong, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a National Diploma in Diplomacy from DIRCO, achieved in 2010, and a BPolSci in Political Studies from the University of Pretoria, completed in 2004. Additionally, she obtained an Honours degree in Political Science from the University of Pretoria in 2007 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence and Security Studies from London Metropolitan University in 2017. Her education supports her expertise in international relations and policy development.
Background
Bryonie Guthrie has a background in diplomacy and international relations. She previously worked as a Political Consul at the South African Consulate General in Hong Kong from 2011 to 2015. Her role involved significant international engagement and the development of policies related to South Africa's interests abroad. Additionally, she worked at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation as an Assistant Director from 2007 to 2011, focusing on multilateral negotiations and policy development on the African continent.
Professional Experience
Before her current role at the World Economic Forum, Bryonie Guthrie worked at ACORUS CAPITAL as an Analyst from 2016 to 2020 in Hong Kong. In this position, she was involved in various analytical tasks that contributed to the firm's understanding of market dynamics. Her extensive experience in multilateral negotiations and policy development has been a significant asset throughout her career, particularly in fostering relations between Asia and Africa, with a focus on China-Africa relations.