Trade Mission Architect | Government Relations Strategist | Media Producer
"Access without execution is just networking. I facilitate relationships from introduction to completion."
My Journey:
I didn't start as a traditional trade consultant. I started telling stories, producing economic documentaries, and FDI campaigns that positioned emerging markets for global investors.
That media work opened doors to ministers, investment agencies, and multilateral institutions. Those relationships evolved into trade mission coordination, government relations facilitation, and strategic partnership development.
Along the way, I've navigated complex environments: defense procurement, embassy security programs, multilateral financing, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. I've worked with Emery OleoChemicals, Cammus Trading, the IADB, and Fortune 500 companies expanding across borders.
Over the past 20 years, I've executed 10 certified trade missions, coordinated 15 senior government economic roadshows with governors and ministers, produced 40+ economic reports and documentaries, and FDI campaigns, which have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Institutional Investor, International Herald Tribune, and CNBC World / Europe, reaching more than 50 million viewers and readers.
Today, I don't just open doors. I guide businesses and governments through complex processes from introduction to execution. I participate in meetings, coordinate stakeholders, and facilitate relationships with the people who have the authority to approve partnerships and deploy capital.
What are my differentiators:
I Started in Media:
My foundation is strategic communications. Before organizing trade missions, I produced country investment reports and economic and cultural documentaries, including my series "Perspectives of the World" and "The Meeting Point" (available on my YouTube channel), and built relationships with ministers, ambassadors, governors, and global CEOs by sharing their stories with institutional investors. 40+ campaigns across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. 50M+ reach. Distributed on CNBC World/Europe, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Institutional Investor, and International Herald Tribune.
I Operate Where Business Happens:
Headquartered in the U.S. power corridor (New York, DC, Miami) with active operations in Valencia (Iberian-Mediterranean access), Florianópolis (Southern Cone trade missions), and Dubai (food trade partnerships). Ground-level intelligence. Real-time relationships.
I Facilitate, Not Just Connect:
When I arrange a meeting with a minister or Fortune 500 CEO, I don't just make the introduction and leave. I participate in meetings, steward the process among stakeholders, and provide strategic counsel through to execution.
I Specialize in Trade:
While I work across multiple sectors (agriculture, defense & security, energy, technology, manufacturing), one of my deep expertise is connecting speciality, high quality food and ingredient suppliers and distributors across South America, the Caribbean, Iberian-Mediterranean Europe, North America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Strategic Partnerships:
I focus on what I do best: opening doors, facilitating relationships, and guiding processes through execution. For specialized capabilities beyond my expertise, I work with trusted partners.
Financial Structuring & Deal Execution:
Financial partners specializing in multilateral bond issuances, project finance, and sovereign-backed guarantee structures. This allows me to serve clients who need both market access and financial execution, without claiming expertise I don't have.
Network Coverage:
Think Tanks: Council of the Americas, Council on Foreign Relations, Atlantic Council, Brookings, Wilson Center
U.S. Government: State Department, Commerce, USTR, Agriculture, FDA, Defense, SelectUSA
Multilateral Institutions: IADB, IFC, CAF, EXIM Bank
Congressional Organizations: CHLI, CHCI
Trade Corridors:
The Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador) | Caribbean (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama) | Iberian-Mediterranean Europe (France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey) | North America | Middle East & Africa (Egypt, UAE)
20+ countries where I maintain active government and commercial relationships
Accomplishments:
10 certified trade missions. 15 government economic roadshows. 40+ media campaigns reaching 50M+ readers and viewers. 22 countries lived. Countless relationships built
Education:
Certified Executive Coach (iPEC) | Coursework in International Relations (Pepperdine University)
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
One focus
"Opening doors that create opportunity, and guiding you through to results."
Opening Doors | Building Relationships | Facilitating Growth
MY MISSION FOR YOU
Help you access the markets, relationships, and partnerships you can't reach alone - then guide you through the process from introduction to execution.
I take the time to understand your vision, challenges, and opportunities, then coordinate the meetings, facilitate the relationships, and provide strategic counsel that moves opportunities forward.
10 certified trade missions. 15 government economic roadshows. 40+ media campaigns. 20+ countries. 20+ years opening doors and guiding organizations through to results.