Stephen Jennings Archives

Unleashing New Zealand’s Potential and Suppressing Washington State’s—Lessons for Texas

June 17, 2021 By Nicholas Kerr 2 Comments

<This speech was delivered to the Dallas Chapter of the Bastiat Society on June 17, 2021> In 1847, French economist Frédéric Bastiat, this society’s namesake, published a facetious petition to the king now known as “The Right Hand and the Left”. In it he laid bare the fallacy of some of his contemporaries that if […]

Stephen Jennings: Letter of support for nomination of Roger Kerr for royal honour

October 28, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr 1 Comment

March 3, 2011 The Honours UnitCabinet OfficeParliament BuildingsWellingtonNew Zealand Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to support in the strongest possible terms the nomination of Roger Kerr for an honor, preferably in the Queen’s Birthday list. I have known Roger for 30 years. I first met him when, as a senior Treasury official, he gave a […]

Nicholas Kerr is a Dallas-based marketing and loyalty executive, currently leading loyalty and CRM marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker International. Previously, he led Microsoft Rewards and held senior leadership positions in consumer marketing and loyalty.

Raised in New Zealand, Nicholas writes The Kerrant, sharing his perspectives on economics, public policy, business, technology, and life. His commentary has appeared in National Review, The Washington Examiner, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, and New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times. He has also addressed Chambers of Commerce, think tanks, and other organizations in Seattle and Dallas.

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