The New Geometry of Global Trade and International Relations

We are pleased to announce that Ray Brimble MA ’76, IIEP Executive Circle Member; Founder and CEO of Lynxs Holding, will be joining us as part of the Wenger Family Lecture Series on International Business and Finance on March 26th, 2024 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm ET. This event will feature a discussion with Ray Brimble and Alyssa Ayres, Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs focusing on  “The New Geometry of Global Trade and International Relations.”

The dots of global trade and relations are now often connecting in different ways. As new “geometries” emerge there is a need to adapt some assumptions. This is both challenging and ripe with new opportunities.

Mr. Brimble’s business portfolio combines entrepreneurial, managerial, and academic accomplishments spanning his career, which began when he founded his first company at the age of 22 and includes operations across North America, Latin America, and Europe. Through the years, Mr. Brimble has become known for his specialty in bringing together numerous elements such as people, ideas, capital, research, and expertise into one focused effort toward a common goal. His leadership talent has earned him a place as an international leader in Texas business circles with global impact.

This event is presented by the Elliott School Office of Development and Alumni Relations and underwritten by the Henry E. & Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation. It is co-sponsored by the Institute for International Economic Policy.

Ray Brimble is the Founder and CEO of Lynxs Holdings, LP, Seed/Pod Holdings LLC, and several other companies involved in aviation/aerospace, logistics, and technology.

Lynxs has been a Founder, General Partner, and sponsoring investor in approximately thirty companies in North America, Europe, and Latin America, involved in transportation infrastructure with specialization in airport and aerospace facilities development. Lynxs has partnered with a variety of private and public companies, including GE, St Joes Company, and the Williams Companies, and has developed or acquired over US$800,000,000 in real estate assets over its nearly 30-year history.

Seed/Pod Holdings focuses on technology, climate-tech, and aerospace companies. Seed/Pod also seeks investments in companies that have measurable social impact. Seed/Pod has invested in over 20 companies, in the USA and Europe, including Scymaris Ltd (Marine Eco toxicology CRO services ), FindHelp, formerly Aunt Bertha (online social services referrals), Organicare (chemical and drug free medicines for better health care), Pecos Wind Power (wind turbines), Vartega (carbon fiber recycling) and SpaceX (space launch vehicles and communications satellite systems).

Mr. Brimble obtained his BA from The University of Texas in Austin in 1974, and his MA from George Washington University in 1976. Mr. Brimble is a former faculty member at the McCombs School of Business UT Austin and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Advisors of the Center for Global Business, McCombs School of Business. Mr. Brimble sits on the McCombs Dean’s Board of Advisors, as well as the UT Austin President’s International Board of Advisors. Ray and Karen Brimble established the Brimble Global Impact Initiative at the McCombs School of Business to provide financial support and scholarships to expand international business education at McCombs and throughout the University. Mr. Brimble has edited and authored two books on international trade matters.

The Brimbles founded the One Skye Foundation in 2007 to promote and support educational and responsible globalization issues. Mr. Brimble has been a board member of several non-profit organizations including I LIVE HERE, I GIVE HERE, the Mueller Foundation, KIPP Austin Public Schools, Conspirare’, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (IACT), and is a founder of Austin Together, which supports sustained collaboration between non-profit organizations. Mr. Brimble publishes a weekly blog.