Our People

 Our People

Knowledgeable and experienced professionals helping Ontario business begin exporting or expand their export markets.

A Team of Trade Specialists

Our international market consultants are trade specialists. They are based in Ontario but travel regularly to the regions they serve. They know the players, the culture and the business environment. And they've helped hundreds of companies like yours break into exporting or expand their markets. Get in touch with them today and start your export journey. Use the contact information below or call toll-free within Ontario at 1-877-46-TRADE

United States; European Union

Pamela Kanter

Manager, International
Tel.: +1-416-325-6783
Email: pamela.kanter@ontario.ca

George Braoudakis

International Market Consultant
USA: Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing
Tel.: +1-416-314-0203
Email: george.braoudakis@ontario.ca

Gilles Chatelain

International Market Consultant
European Union: Germany, Central Europe
Tel.: +1-416-326-1075
Email: gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca

Patricia Cosgrove

International Market Consultant
USA: Life Sciences, Business Services
Tel.: +1-416-212-1030
Email: patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca

Laurie D'Souza

International Market Consultant
European Union, United Kingdom, Ireland, Nordics
Tel.: +1-416-314-2602
Email: laurie.d'souza@ontario.ca

Marek Karwowski

International Market Consultant
USA: Automotive, Construction, Environment
Tel.: +1-416-325-9210
Email: marek.karwowski@ontario.ca

Victor Miranda

International Market Consultant
European Union: France, Benelux, Southern Europe
Tel.: +1-416-314-8231
Email: victor.miranda@ontario.ca

Mauricio Ospina

International Market Consultant
USA: Information Technologies
Tel.: +1-416-325-6151
Email: mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca

Debbie Walker

Director, Community Export Development
New Exporters to Border States (NEBS)
Tel.: +1-416-325-6658
Email: debbie.walker@ontario.ca

Asia; Eastern Europe; Latin America; Middle East; Russia

Richard Gould

Manager, International
Tel.: +1-416-314-8244
Email: richard.gould@ontario.ca

Maureen Angus

International Market Consultant
South America
Tel.: +1-416-325-9821
Email: maureen.angus@ontario.ca

Ellen Wei Cao

International Market Consultant
China: Construction, Architectural and Engineering Services, Environmental
Tel.: +1-416-327-2450
Email: ellen.cao@ontario.ca

Al Hinton

International Market Consultant
Middle East
Tel.: +1-416-325-6792
Email: al.hinton@ontario.ca

Wenbo Pan

International Market Consultant
Australia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand
Tel.: +1-416-325-6782
Email: wenbo.pan@ontario.ca

Vitaly Paroshyn

International Market Consultant
Eastern Europe, Russia
Tel.: +1-416-314-0915
Email: vitaly.paroshyn@ontario.ca

Lisa Qi

International Market Consultant
China: Automotive, IT, Life Sciences
Tel.: +1-416-326-1346
Email: lisa.qi@ontario.ca

 

South & Southeast Asia, Mexico and International Financial Institutions

Mohan Roshan

Manager, International
Tel.: +1-416-325-6816
Email: mohan.roshan@ontario.ca

Rowena Dias

International Market Consultant
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
Tel.: +1-416-325-2766
Email: rowena.dias@ontario.ca

Akhil Tyagi

International Market Consultant
India
Tel.: +1-416-327-2371
Email: akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca

Barbara Vink

Export Consultant
Tel.: +1-416-325-6514
Email: barbara.vink@ontario.ca

Margaret Vokes

International Market Consultant
South and Southeast Asia
Tel.: +1-416-325-6663
Email: margaret.vokes@ontario.ca

 

In-Market Trade Consultants (ITDCs)

In Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Dubai (UAE), In-Market Trade Development Consultants provide market information, assist in identifying potential business partners and advise on the regulatory environment and import requirements. Contact the International Market Consultant for your target region to find out more.

International Marketing Centres

Ten International Marketing Centres in eight countries are promoting Ontario's economic interests by building strong, strategic relationships with the media and local governments; networking to raise Ontario's profile as a world-class business jurisdiction; disseminating timely commercial intelligence; and attracting foreign direct investment to Ontario

The Centres are located in:

Contact the International Market Consultant for your target region to find out more.

Our Commitment to You.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation Service Charter

The Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation is committed to providing services that are knowledgeable, responsive and timely, professional, helpful, accessible and accountable.

MEDI Service Charter