A well-rounded, entrepreneurial business developer with a proven track record of delivering growth, especially through the creation of international distribution networks. With early experiences in market research and more than a decade of successful sales development roles for mid and top tier Western importers and manufacturers, I have run my own independent commercial agency over the last twelve years. Having developed European and Canadian distribution for one of my customers, an Asian manufacturer of innovative, market-disrupting products, I was hired as their Global Sales Manager. In this position, I also functioned as Product Manager and had the chance to train and lead a new team through a transition of ownership. I have applied knowledge of the product and business development cycles, with thorough experience working directly with factories, importers and end-users. I’m an adept negotiator with people skills across cultures. I develop long lasting relationships based on trust and integrity.