Director, Offshore Procurement – Loblaws

The Director, Offshore Procurement role is responsible for developing and executing offshore sourcing strategies that maximize margin and profitable sales for each Loblaw division.

3 ways emerging markets are aggressively re-shaping the international trade environment

According to the Monitor ICEF, while definitions and classifications of ‘emerging markets’ may vary, the general view is that the BRICS nations and a number of non-BRICS emerging markets will play a prominent role in shaping the new international trade environment.

Anna Biolik

Dr. Anna Biolik, Chief Executive Advisor and VP with the Allam Advisory Group is a former Canadian Ambassador and diplomat with over 30 years of public and private sectors experience in diplomacy, international commerce, trade policy, and international governmental affairs.

Here’s Why You Need to Recharge Your Go Global Strategy

Maybe the all too familiar refrain of last year’s uncertainty has dampened our competitive spirit as Canada realigns its economic identity.
However, there are strong reasons to remain genuinely optimistic about the major prospects of Canadian SMEs on the global stage in 2015.

Eric Agyemang

Eric Agyemang is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maple Bridge Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in game-changing immigrant founders. He previously worked with Export Development Canada (EDC) as a Strategic Partnership Manager. In that role, Eric led EDC’s strategic partnerships with Canada’s top innovation hubs and startup networks, including Startup Canada, MaRS, Communitech, Invest Ottawa, and ventureLAB. Additionally, he’s supported over 500 Canadian businesses expand internationally. Eric is a CITP holder and has a Certificate in Sustainable Finance from the University of Cambridge, an MBA from Queen's University, an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa, and an Advanced Business Administration diploma from Algonquin College. As a passionate community leader, and a champion for economic empowerment initiatives, Eric also serves as the President of Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), a leading non-profit, providing comprehensive settlement and integration services to over 11,000 immigrants and refugees every year.

Corey Miller, CITP|FIBP – Principal

Corey Miller, CITP®|FIBP®, is the Principal of Definitive Growth Strategies, working with North American manufacturers to expand their sales in international markets.

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.

Global Trade Analyst – Choice Logistics

Company: Choice Logistics Position: Global Trade Analyst Location: New York, NY Description: Choice Logistics is currently seeking a talented and experienced professional to join our Global Trade…

Supply Chain Manager – Kobo

Company: Kobo Position: Supply Chain Manager Location: Toronto, ON Description: The Supply Chain Manager will have the responsibility of running our logistics, order fulfillment (B2B and B2C)…

Exporters: Are your wooden pallets taking a bite off your bottom line?

While wooden pallets are cheaper, readily available, more customizable and even recyclable, exporters do face the responsibility of ensuring that while they’re shipping their goods to exciting new markets around the world, they are also avoiding the spread of pests that can cause ecological nightmares!

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Passing of the trade promotion authority legislation in the US could fast-track the TPP

In the hopes of avoiding a drawn out or failed negotiation of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), the U.S. Congress is negotiating legislation that would allow trade deals to be put on the fast track with few delays and even fewer amendments, also referred to as a trade promotion authority (TPA).

Jacqueline Côté

I am a working journalist, with experience as SNL Financial’s Canadian correspondent for its Mining and Metals vertical. I also served as the Managing Editor for Central Asia Newswire – covering daily economic and investment news in the region – as well as Features Editor for the Washington-based Magharebia.com, which covers developments in the North Africa region. I have been published in The Montreal Gazette, The Guardian (UK), The New Statesman (UK), Red Pepper (UK), Geopolitical Monitor and CNN.com.

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator – Qualitrol

Company: Qualitrol Position: Shipping and Receiving Coordinator Location: Fairport, NY Company Description: Qualitrol is an independent subsidiary of Danaher with corporate headquarters located in Fairport, NY, USA. Qualitrol…

Double your distribution success in Latin America

The rules for regional go-to-market sales and distribution are different in Latin America than they are in many other regions. What works in Belgium or Taiwan almost never goes right in Latin America, so you can’t make any of the same assumptions.

Albert Costilo

Albert Costilo is a multilingual business executive and former expat with over 20 years experience leading international expansion for Fortune 500 and venture funded technology companies targeting multiple industries throughout Latin America and Europe. acostilo@globalbusinessfluency.com Twitter @albertcostilo1 Mobile +1-301-661-0167