Global value chains: From fruitful discussions to meaningful actions

Global value chains (GVCs) have been at the center of attention in both business and policy spheres around the globe for the past two years….

Juan Navarro, CITP|FIBP

Juan Navarro is an Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University, the Director and Principal Researcher at CMX Partnerships and a former economist of the Mexican Central Bank. He is an active member of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, the Canadian International Council and the Forum for International Trade Training. He is the founding president of the Society of Mexican Talent in British Columbia and a recognized Business mentor at Futurpreneur Canada. He has collaborated with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the APEC Business Advisory Council. Juan can be reached at juan.navarro@cmxpartnerships.com.

CITP Spotlight: Laura Pixley, Senior Trade Officer—Food and Drink for the UK Department for International Trade

Laura Pixley always knew she wanted a career in international business. Based on her lifelong passion for travel and trade, she enrolled in the Bachelor…

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.

Senior Trader Analyst at Bank of Canada

Position: Senior Trader Analyst Company: Bank of Canada Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Company Description The Bank of Canada has a vision to be “a leading…

IT Business Analyst at Manulife

Position: IT Business Analyst Company: Manulife Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Job Description Manulife is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to spearhead planning and design…

Supply Chain Management Instructor (Part-time)

Position: Supply Chain Management Instructor (Part-time) Company: Queen’s College of Business, Technology, and Public Safety Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Job Description Lambton College, a public…

How the IoT and blockchain are supporting sustainable supply chains

Right now, supply chain struggles are big in the news. This incredibly complex, constantly moving industry has many intricate parts. From raw material suppliers to…

Indiana Lee

Indiana Lee lives in the Northwest and has a passion for sustainability and supply chain. She has worked in logistics, manufacturing, and delivery and draws her inspiration for sustainability from nature. Indiana also has experience in owning and operating her own business.

A guide to international negotiation

One of the most important skills to learn in business is negotiating. It’s an art that you must master to gain partnerships and clients, and…

Andres Lares

As Managing Partner of the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, a global leader in sales, negotiation, and influence training, Andres Lares is responsible for its day-to-day operations. Andres also continues to serve as a negotiation coach to leading organizations across various industries, with an emphasis on sports, and develop new initiatives such as SNI’s Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence-based negotiation simulations. Andres has been featured in publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Money, Selling Power, and TrainingIndustry.com. He has also been a guest speaker at conferences and universities across the country on multiple topics and currently teaches a highly regarded course on Negotiation at Johns Hopkins University.