International Logistics Coordinator – PPG Aerospace

PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

Christina Connelly, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner

Christina Connelly, CITP|FIBP, is a Trade Commissioner with Global Affairs Canada at the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Iran sanctions relief is limited in the face of ongoing political challenges

Conversely, the changes in Iran sanctions in 2015 were extremely limited. What many people do not realize is that the changes that recently took effect, as provided for in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed in July, will also be extremely limited for U.S. entities and individuals.

Michael Volkov

Michael Volkov is the CEO of The Volkov Law Group, a boutique law firm that specializes in ethics and compliance programs addressing trade, sanctions, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering laws and regulations. Mr. Volkov can be reached at mvolkov@volkovlaw.com. His law firm’s website is www.volkovlaw.com, and his blog Corruption, Crime & Compliance is located at www.corruptioncrimecompliance.com.

Canadian exporters: here’s how to register to do business with the U.S. Government

Registering to do business with the U.S. Government opens a new world of opportunities for your company. As I mentioned in the first article in this series, before any importer or exporter can take on a new market, they need to do extensive research to ensure their product or service is a match with the buyer’s needs.

Norman Weir

Norman Weir is a Senior Advisor at the global trade strategy consulting firm Allam Advisory Group. He specializes in Aerospace, Defence and Security as an experienced trade and security professional with a thorough knowledge of the national technology and industrial base of the United States and Canada. He has worked extensively in the United States with the Defense Logistics Agency and the United States Navy. He also served as a Canadian diplomatic attaché in Washington for 7 years. As a FITT graduate, his interest continues to lie in helping companies grow their unique businesses.

How can we upend the systematic condemnation of whistleblowers and reduce corruption?

Whistleblowing must be not only permissible, but also expected, when a company is harming society. The issue is not one of disloyalty to the company, but of whether whistleblowers has an obligation to society, even if blowing the whistle brings them victimisation and retaliation.

Wendy Addison

Wendy is a critical thinker and powerful speaker with fresh, seasoned insights that entertain and inspire. Based on her experiences and extensive research she founded SpeakOutSpeakUp.org to help organizations develop a culture of ethics and courageous conversations. She is a published author, development coach, University lecturer and motivational speaker. Wendy's deep vision and core sense of integrity was vividly demonstrated past the theoretical and by her act of reporting corruption in the LeisureNet Ltd saga, better known as the biggest corporate disaster in South African history.

Let these visionary business leaders guide us to global sustainability

A company’s founder – even 100 years later – still has a tremendous impact on the company’s perception, its culture and its drive towards global sustainability.

Patrick Henz

Patrick Henz works as Head of GRC and Regional Compliance Officer Americas. He is author of the books “Business Philosophy According to Enzo Ferrari” and “Tomorrow’s Business Ethics: Philip K. Dick vs W. Edwards Deming”

FACE OFF: Two sides of the TPP

We believe it’s important to look at this dense, far-reaching document from all applicable angles and engage in a healthy back and forth on the key issues that will affect Canadians if and when it comes into law.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Shadi Gammoh, CITP|FIBP – International Trade and Marketing Consultant and Trainer

Shadi Gammoh, CITP|FIBP, is an international trade and marketing consultant and trainer. He serves as founder and partner of Manafeth Consulting and Training in Amman, Jordan.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.