APEC Vision – Jim Sutter

APEC Vision is a short-form video interview series highlighting diverse perspectives on the future of Asia-Pacific cooperation. The series features Fortune Global 500 executives, leaders of international organisations, business associations and institutions advancing regional collaboration. By bringing together voices from across the region, APEC Vision aims to inspire dialogue and a shared vision for prosperity. This series is supported by CCPIT, which hosts the APEC CEO Summit 2026.

Jim Sutter, chief executive officer of the US Soybean Export Council, shares his expectations for the upcoming APEC meeting in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Sutter highlights the event as an important opportunity for APEC members to come together and advance initiatives that promote openness, innovation and cooperation. He emphasizes the potential of such collaboration to strengthen food security and create economic opportunities across APEC member economies. Sutter also expresses his anticipation for the outcomes of the meeting hosted by China, underscoring the importance of collective efforts and cooperation in addressing shared challenges and fostering economic development.