Peeking into the South American international trade divide: protectionist Atlantic vs. open Pacific

We could argue forever over which South American international trade policies are best for economic growth and long-term development.

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura is Director at Sunny Sky Solutions (www.sunnyskysolutions.com), supporting overseas companies across Latin America. Gabriela specialises in market research, distributor recruitment, soft-landing and trade missions across the region, from her base in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Let’s discuss the invisible discriminatory attitudes that create barriers to international trade

I could not believe that in today’s modern world, such old-fashioned regional prejudices could possibly create barriers to international trade.

Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP|FIBP

Ennio Vita-Finzi is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a Trade Commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the US as well as President of the Canadian Council for the Americas during NAFTA negotiations. He has been a multinational executive and entrepreneur and is now a College lecturer, keynote speaker, and author based in Montreal. (e.vita-finzi@sympatico.ca)

Training for a successful international trade career in Canada’s aerospace industry

As Canadian aerospace companies work to meet growing demand, there will be a continual need for global business professionals like Natalia Goncharova, CITP®|FIBP® and Import/Export Manager, Export Compliance Specialist for Boeing.

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.

Virginie de Visscher, CITP|FIBP — Director of International Trade

Virginie de Visscher, CITP®│FIBP®, is a Director of International Trade for World Trade Centre Winnipeg, and has been since 2010. This position is the latest…

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.

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 and order fulfillment areas. They will…

How I followed a passion for travel and international business with practical global trade training

FITT provided me with the skills required to facilitate this international expansion, and I am currently undertaking tasks that resemble many of the projects and assignments I completed throughout the FITT-accredited program.

Brittany Sparling

Brittany has an Honours degree from Carleton University in Political Science, with a concentration in International Relations. She also completed the FITT-accredited International Business Management program from Algonquin College with Honours, and is working toward her CITP®|FIBP® designation. Brittany is an avid traveler and an outdoor enthusiast!

Pauline Bessada, CITP|FIBP — Vice President of Operations

Pauline Bessada, CITP®|FIBP®, is the Vice President of Operations for Bissma Agrogroup Inc. in Pickering, Ontario. However, she didn’t always hold this position with the company. She worked her way up from the bottom!

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.

Why Chengdu is the perfect gateway for Canadian exporters and Canada’s tourism industry

Reliable and trustworthy business partners exist in Chengdu for Canadian exporters and tourism operators who take the time to understand that relationships come first.

Daniel Costello

Dan Costello is Research Director of Costello InterCreative Ltd.—a Nova Scotia, Canada registered corporation. He completed a Master of International Business from Sydney Business School, the University of Wollongong in Dubai and Australia. He also earned a Postgraduate Certificate of Research Commercialization from Queensland University of Technology, and a Bachelor of English Literature from Acadia University, in addition to other business qualifications. Dan contributed as manuscript reviewer to the Academy of International Business (AIB) Vancouver Annual Conference 2014 and Istanbul Annual Conference 2013.