As a Deputy Director in the Trade Commissioner Service within Global Affairs Canada, I help Canadian industry succeed with exports and market entry opportunities via our Network.WHAT I DO- I provide practical, client focussed advice, uncover qualified contacts as well as market-growth & export-oriented opportunities, and deliver on-the-ground intelligence to support clients.- I help to position Canadian companies to gain a competitive advantage by assisting them to make more timely and cost-effective decisions in order to achieve their international business development goals abroad.- My focus is to promote and expand Canadian capabilities, foster trade, investment and innovation linkages, and conduct general, sectoral advocacy in key markets.WHO I WORK WITH- Through the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) of Canada, which is present in more than 160 offices around the world and across Canada, I leverage my extensive international business development network of partners and business contacts.- The TCS’ business acumen is powerful: we have reached and served Canadian businesses with impact for more than 130 years.MY TRACK RECORD- As a trusted IBD advisor, I have supported investment, and international business development for Canada's cleantech, agrifood and agriculture, chemicals, extractives (mining, oil and gas), ICT, and life-sciences sectors. - I have lived and worked in Sweden for several years, with work experience in Denmark, and the U.K.++ Contact me if you are a Canadian ICT company interested in:- Gaining insights and market intelligence- A first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets- Meeting key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners- Participating in pre-organized business to business meetings- Increasing visibility of your products or services- Receiving on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.