Sean is CEO at GRisk, where he oversees the company’s overall business and product strategy. Previously, Sean served as former US President Jimmy Carter’s assistant on China for six years at The Carter Center, where he conducted China policy analysis and helped develop joint programming with government and business partners. Sean also worked as an officer at the World Bank in Washington, DC, where he helped startup incubators and accelerators in emerging markets assess market opportunities and access international capital. Sean is a founding partner of the Dialogue Group, a DC-based consultancy focused on technology, media and design where he led the design and execution of a number of high-profile projects for Fortune 100 clients.

Sean holds a BA in Arabic and Foreign Service from Beijing Foreign Studies University, an MA in political science from Georgia State University, and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.

Chucheng is Lead Analyst at GRisk, where he oversees the research and delivery of bespoke analytical products and services. Previously, he worked at Blackpeak Hong Kong as a political risk associate, covering greater China and several Southeast Asian markets. He also worked at Eurasia Group, where he advised hedge funds, private equities and mutual funds on investment strategy, and consulted for multinational corporations on Chinese politics’ impact to their businesses.
  
Chucheng holds bachelor degrees in political science and history from University of California, Berkeley and a master degree in political science from Columbia University. He has been named an Anne H. Scott Memorial Scholar of Chinese Studies by Berkeley Institute of East Asian Studies, a Young Scholar by China Institute of International Studies, and a Young Leader by Council for the United States and Italy. A native Chinese, he is fluent in both mandarin Chinese and English.