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
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
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
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
Rowena Dias
International Market Consultant
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
Tel.: +1-416-325-2766
Email: rowena.dias@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:
- Beijing, China
- London, UK
- Los Angeles, USA
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Munich, Germany
- New Delhi, India
- New York, NY, USA
- Paris, France
- Shanghai, China
- Tokyo, Japan
Contact the International Market Consultant for your target region to find out more.
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