Simon Gentry

Simon Gentry has worked in most countries of Asia and lived in several.  While there he witnessed many of the momentous events that have shaped contemporary Asia.  For several years he ran his own company focused on the Asian region and has travelled widely.  Simon holds BA (Hons) and Master of International Studies degrees from the University of Sydney, specialising in Politics and Economics of Southeast Asia.  He lectures at WEA Sydney on a range of Asian-related topics and remains a regular and enthusiastic traveller.  He has worked with Toshiko Kushiki on earlier tours of Japan and has led WEA tours to China.