Andrew Blasi is a director at Crowell & Moring International, where he guides large-scale, multi-sectoral partnerships around the world. He advises leading companies while supporting win-win collaborations between the public and private sector across a range of complex areas, such as ethical business practices, structural reform, and fostering innovation. In these and other business critical areas, Andrew also guides enterprises on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. He frequently steers executives on international trade and foreign policy matters in support of their engagement with the U.S. government. Andrew serves as a member of the Business 20 (B20) Task Force on Integrity and Compliance, the Anti-Corruption Committee of Business at OECD, and visiting faculty with the International Anti-Corruption Academy in Vienna, Austria.
Dedicated to the mentorship and growth of young professionals, Andrew is on the advisory board of the Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships Program, having previously served as a Harriman Fellow to Ambassador Robert Tuttle at the U.S. Embassy in London. Andrew also serves as education chair on the Board of Trustees for Florida House on Capitol Hill, a non-profit education and information center serving as the state’s embassy in Washington, D.C.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Business at OECD, Anti-Corruption Committee
- B20, Task Force on Integrity and Compliance
- International Anti-Corruption Academy, Visiting Faculty
- Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships, Washington, D.C., Advisory Board
- Florida House on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Board of Trustees
Speeches & Presentations
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“Showcasing the Variety of Collective Action,” 4th International Collective Action Conference, Switzerland
(June 30, 2022).
Presenters: Bernard O’Donnell (European Investment Bank), Giovanni Gallo (UNODC), and Andrew Blasi.
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“Global Collective Action to Prevent Corruption amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview of the Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative,” OECD-World Bank Supranational Responses to Corruption Symposium, Austria
(April 29, 2022).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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“Engaging the Private Sector,” U.S. Foreign Service Institute Tools and Strategies for Combatting Corruption
(April 26, 2022).
Presenters: Dr. Isabel Cane, Head of Trust in Business Initiative, and Andrew Blasi.
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“The draft EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: what legal consequences on companies and board members?,” Joint EcoDa and Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 23, 2022).
Speakers: Frederik Van Remoortel, Sakine Yilmaz, Andrew Blasi, Anselme Mialon, Leena Linnainmaa, Daniela Mattheus, and Alessandra Stabilini.
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“Integrity and Transparency to Promote Private Investment,” IDB/OECD Regional Policy Dialogue on Transparency, Integrity and Participation in the Digital Age
(November 16, 2021).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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“IDB Perspectives: Fostering Ethics and Integrity in Health for Regional Prosperity,” Americas Health Ethics Virtual Forum
(August 18, 2021).
Presenters: Mauricio Claver-Carone (President, IDB), Nacho Abia (President & CEO, Olympus Corporation of the Americas), Roberto de Michele ( Principal Specialist, Modernization of the State, IDB), Oscar Caipo (President, La Confederación Nacional de Instituciones Empresariales Privadas, Peru), and Andrew Blasi.
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"Health Meets Trust," OPPI Annual Summit, India
(December 18, 2020).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"International Perspectives in Ethics and Integrity," ABRAIDI International Compliance Seminar, Brazil
(December 1, 2020).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"China in the Crosshairs: An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Mitigating National Security Concerns," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(June 23, 2020).
Presenters: Caroline E. Brown, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, David R. Stepp, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Erik Woodhouse, Stephanie L. Crawford, Chandler S. Leonard, and Andrew Blasi.
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"Navigating Uncharted Territory: Ensuring Your Compliance Function and Program Remain a Priority in the Current Environment," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 14, 2020).
Presenters: Evan Y. Chuck, Thomas A. Hanusik, Carlton Greene, Michelle J. Linderman, and Andrew Blasi.
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"Strengthening Ethical Business Practices and Fostering International Collaboration," Thailand Stakeholder Forum for Ethical Collaboration: Pursuing a Consensus Framework, Bangkok, Thailand
(November 7, 2019).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"Leveraging Global Models and Best Practices," Roundtable on the Inclusion of Business Ethics and Integrity within the U.S.-Brazil Defense Industry Dialogue, São Paulo, Brazil
(June 28, 2019).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"International Ethics and Integrity Trends," Positioning China as a Global Biopharma Leader: The Role of Ethics and Business Integrity, Beijing, China
(June 3, 2019).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"Setting the Scene: Developments in Washington," American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Members Roundtable, Hong Kong, China
(March 6, 2019).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"Welcome Remarks," Florida Congressional Delegation Chiefs of Staff Reception, Washington, D.C.
(February 27, 2019).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"Setting the Scene: Developments in Washington," American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Chief Executives Roundtable, Tokyo, Japan
(January 29, 2019).
Presenters: Robert Holleyman and Andrew Blasi.
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"Regional Perspectives and Developments," Workshop for the Australian Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration in the Healthcare Sector, Sydney, Australia
(January 21, 2019).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"2018 Progress Report on Code of Ethics Implementation by Medical Device Industry Associations," 3rd Meeting of the Inter-American Coalition for Business Ethics in the Medical Technology Sector, São Paulo, Brazil
(April 9, 2018).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"A Consensus Framework Approach for the United Arab Emirates," Workshop for the UAE Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration in the Medical Products Sector, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(February 8, 2018).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
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"The Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative," Experiences and Challenges in the Implementation of Codes of Good Practice and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in the Biopharmaceutical Sector, Santiago, Chile
(January 11, 2018).
Presenter: Andrew Blasi.
Publications
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Countdown: Seven Questions,"
Corporate Alert
(December 14, 2022).
Contacts: Frederik Van Remoortel, Sakine Yilmaz, Andrew Blasi
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"Trade Packages Announced at Summit of the Americas,"
(June 13, 2022).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Patricia L. Wu, Andrew Blasi, Olivia Burzynska-Hernandez, Christian Roatta
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"Global Health: A Look Ahead at Trends in Seven Key Areas,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 7, 2022).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Jodi G. Daniel, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Kate Beale, Ryan MacFarlane, Eric Obscherning, Andrew Blasi
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"Malaysia Launches APEC 2020 Host Year and Announces Major Themes and Opportunities for Private Sector Engagement,"
Regulatory Alert
(December 16, 2019).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Patricia L. Wu, Ryan MacFarlane, Clark Jennings, Andrew Blasi
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"The Month in International Trade – June 2019,"
International Trade Bulletin
(July 10, 2019).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Edward Goetz, John B. Brew, Robert Holleyman, Andrew Blasi, Eric Obscherning, Jason M. Crawford, Thomas A. Lorenzen, Daniel W. Wolff, Amanda Shafer Berman, John E. McCarthy Jr., Anuj Vohra
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"Summit of the Americas Concludes: What Happened that Matters to Business?,"
(April 20, 2018).
Contacts: Patricia L. Wu, Andrew Blasi, Eduardo Mathison
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"PODCAST: President Trump’s Early Trade Policy Moves – What it Means for Business — C&M’s First 100 Days Series,"
Biden 2021 Series2
(February 3, 2017).
Contact: Andrew Blasi
Press Coverage
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Businesses Should Prepare For A Paradigm Shift In Global Free Trade
May 20, 2021 — Thomas Insights
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Backchat: Latest on US Politics
January 8, 2021 — Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)
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Top 10 Thomas Industry Update Podcast Episodes in 2020
December 24, 2020 — Thomas Insights
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Pharma And Building Trust In The Healthcare Ecosystem
December 22, 2020 — Scrip Intelligence
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Backchat: Latest on US Elections
November 24, 2020 — Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)
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Backchat on US Election Results and Implications for Hong Kong
November 10, 2020 — Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)
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US Election Special with Hugh Chiverton
November 3, 2020 — Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)
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3 Ways To Prepare Your Supply Chain For A Post-COVID-19 Trade Rebound
June 16, 2020 — Thomas Insights
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3 Ways Your Workforce Will Define Your Business' COVID-19 Recovery
June 12, 2020 — Thomas Insights
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Hashing It Out: Andrew Blasi On Hong Kong
June 5, 2020 — Washington Examiner
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Forecasting The Impact Of COVID-19 On Global Trade (podcast)
May 14, 2020 — Thomas Net News
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Coronavirus' Economic Impact (video clip)
May 3, 2020 — Fox 5 News On The Hill
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What Would Four More Years Of Trump Mean For US FDI
April 9, 2020 — FDI Intelligence
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The Coronavirus State Of Play
March 20, 2020 — Washington Examiner
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Coronavirus Will Have 'Major Ramifications' On Economy
March 20, 2020 — Washington Examiner
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Andrew Blasi On The Coronavirus (video clip)
March 20, 2020 — Hashing It Outwatch
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Coronavirus' Economic Impact (video clip)
February 23, 2020 — Fox 5 News on the Hill
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Predicting Tariff Impacts On Industrial Business In 2020 (podcast)
January 24, 2020 — ThomasNet News
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What Does Recent Hong Kong Legislation Tell Us About The Future Of US-China Relations? (podcast)
December 20, 2019 — China Business Review
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Top 5 Workplace Safety Tips From Industry Experts
December 9, 2019 — SafetyCulture
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Hashing It Out: Andrew Blasi On The China Trade War (podcast)
November 6, 2019 — Washington Examiner
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Andrew Blasi on Vice President Pence's speech and US-China ties (video clip)
October 24, 2019 — CGTN America's Global Business
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Andrew Blasi talks China trade war (video clip)
September 4, 2019 — Fox 5 News on the Hill
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