Dennis Simmons

About Dennis Simmons

Results-driven U.S. Commercial Diplomat specializing in international business development, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial negotiations across global markets. Proven capabilities in market intelligence and entry strategy, integrated business development campaigns, government relations and advocacy for high-value contracts, and project finance involving multilateral development banks and government financing sources. Career highlights: supported U.S. firms in exporting over $2 billion, prevented $400M+ in industry COVID supply chain losses through foreign government negotiations, increased client engagement by 30% across 40+ EMEA countries, and led teams through major geopolitical disruptions including COVID-19, U.S-China trade tensions, and regional political transitions. Sector expertise spans Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Healthcare (medical devices and pharmaceuticals), Automotive, Agribusiness, and Travel.

Experience

1. Senior Commercial Officer Ebrd

   U.S. Commercial Service

   Aug 2023 — Present · London, GB

   Mr. Simmons is the Senior Commercial Advisor to the U.S. Board Director and U.S. Department of Commerce representative to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. In this capacity, he assists U.S. companies understand how to engage in the EBRD’s projects. The United States is the single largest shareholder of the EBRD representing approximately 10% stock.

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  MS, Management

  1997 — 1998

• Stetson University

  BA

  1993 — 1997

• Admiral Farragut Academy

  Diploma

  1990 — 1993

Skills

• Foreign Policy
• Export
• Leadership
• Management
• Policy
• Government
• International Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Latin America
• Program Management
• Training
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• International Business
• Analysis
• Strategy
• Marketing
• International Relations
• International Trade
• Business Development
• Market Research