Andrew Esposito
VP of Business Development | Driving Foreign Investment & Innovation in Emerging Tech Ecosystems | Proven Global Economic Development Professional
- Role
- Vice President of Business Development (Foreign Direct Investment) at Scottish Development International
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Esposito
Dynamic and multi-lingual economic development leader with extensive experience in…
Experience
Vice President of Business Development (Foreign Direct Investment)
Scottish Development International
Jul 2023 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
Spearhead initiatives to attract foreign direct investment from North American technology firms, facilitating their establishment of operations and partnerships in Scotland aimed at accessing UK and European markets. Engage with a diverse range of companies, from innovative startups to large multinationals with over employees and multi-billion dollar revenues, ensuring tailored support for each unique business model. Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including Scotland\'s universities, government officials, industry associations, research and development centers, and workforce development programs. Drive the creation of mutually beneficial collaborations that enhance Scotland\'s position as a tech hub, focusing on sectors such as AI, Quantum Computing, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Fintech, Gaming, and Semiconductors. Oversee end-to-end project management, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives while maintaining clear communication among partners throughout the entire process. Optimize pathways for companies to access talent pipelines and secure research and development grant funding, supporting their growth and operational success in Scotland. Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related inquiries, providing ongoing support and guidance to partners throughout their engagement journey.
Education
Washington & Jefferson College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Economics and Spanish
2009 — 2013
American University School of International Service
Master of Arts (M.A.), Global Governance, Politics, and Security
2015 — 2017
Hamline University
TEFL Certificate, Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
2014 — 2014
The International University College of Turin
Acquired through Torino Study Abroad Program, Summer Semester Abroad
2011 — 2011
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Semester Abroad
2011 — 2011
Middlebury College
Summer French Language Immersion Program
2010 — 2010
Central Connecticut State University
Non-Degree Seeking Program
2013 — 2013
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