Sandra Leblanc Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Canada Area

Sandra is the founder of international business consulting firm Westdev. She helps Canadian petroleum companies develop commercially sound international energy projects. Sandra helps organizations at every stage of international growth.Sandra provides market-entry strategies for clients seeking to fast track their entry in international projects through out the Middle East including Iran and North Africa; the Former Soviet Union (Kazakhstan) and South America. Working with small, medium and international oil companies both upstream and downstream, Sandra has successfully led the development of new markets, raising capital and guiding global operations.Methods of entry include investment, participation in local projects and production (investing in a target country, investment entry through acquisition and/or a joint venture structure). Sandra helps her clients determine the foreign markets most suited to the corporate attitude and culture of the client.Services include screening prospective companies, introductions and follow-up meetings, advice on cross-cultural business issues, and working with local companies and government ministries, embassies, and other agencies. Sandra also work with companies in the Middle East who seek foreign companies as suppliers and for their expertise. Key Strengths -Business and marketing strategy, and business plans-Identifying strategic partners and establishing suitable contacts and associates, including legal and accounting, both in- and ex-country-Advising on strategic partnerships and major acquisitions -Strategic alliances - project identification and company viability -Joint venture and technology transfer projects -Country, market and cultural research and analysis -International and domestic financing and investment advice -Coordinating meetings, travel, timing and follow-up activities -Risk management -Social responsibilityContact Sandra: 403-660-0243

Calgary, Canada Area

Sandra is President of Westdev, an international business consulting firm specializing in direct investment and joint ventures. Sandra specializing in helping Canadian companies do business in the Middle East including Iran, North Africa, former Soviet Republics (with a lengthy focus on Kazakhstan), China and Latin America. Sandra and the team at Westdev work with Canadian companies, particularly those in the energy industry, to locate and develop suitable business and project opportunities, and viable partners in the Middle East. Sandra has developed strong government and corporate contacts within most countries.Under Sandra's leadership, Westdev had over two decades of success working with Canadian companies to expand their operation to international markets. Sandra's expertise includes Project Management, Export Development and she is a recognized advisor to Canadian companies doing business in the Middle East. Sectors include Oil and Gas, Mining, Government and Construction and non-profit.Sandra is a strong leader experienced in managing 30+ multi-national staff and has top-notch people skills. Her extensive personal and professional network is the hard-won result of many years of building relationships and it enables unparalleled access to decision-makers, information and strategic resources throughout the Middle East and internationally.Examples of Projects & Activities in the Middle East Large EPC company finished second for a $1.3 billion project on its first international attempt. Company went on to international success. Complete business development program for a major process simulation and control company, including meetings with key decision makers in large energy companies Complete international development program for an oil and gas services company Analysis of pipeline transportation routes and options for an E&P company Comprehensive study of opportunities for two major pipeline companies