Duaine A. Priestley

About Duaine A. Priestley

With over 20 years of experience in international trade and foreign direct investment in the private, public and non-profit sectors, Mr. Priestley brings a well-rounded and thorough knowledge of international business practices, US and foreign Customs, and US and foreign government trade compliance import/export practices. His knowledge and experience regarding international trade issues range from US Customs regulations, developing market entry strategies, and implementing global trade compliance regulations in the US and foreign governments, and others. Through an extensive network of industry and government contacts around the globe, Mr. Priestley provides value to his clients\' strategies how to implement a comprehensive global trade compliance program, expand their international market penetration, efficient and cost-effective direct investment strategies. After a successful term as Director of the US Commercial Service in Houston, started an international trade and FDI consulting practice. Since 2011, his clientele has included a Middle East National Oil Company (NOC), a US defense contractor, the Government of Queensland, AU, a Houston valve manufacturer, and a oil and gas trade show, among others. Mr. Priestley advised a variety of companies on their US Customs processes, global trade compliance strategies by developing functional SOPs and processes. Specialties: Strategic market entry and export expansion strategies and development of business plans;Identify and negotiate strategic alliances between both US and foreign companies;Thorough knowledge on US and foreign countries\' direct investment requirements;Subject matter expert on U.S. and foreign government export control regulations, and the implementation of comprehensive global trade compliance programs;US and foreign governments\' Customs regulations and processes, andFCPA compliance training.

Experience

1. Continental

   Present

Education

• University of Houston

  BA, Political Science, Economics and Geography

  1985 — 1988

• American University

  Master of Arts, International Affairs - International Political Economy

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Export Development
• Logistics
• Economics
• Global Logistics
• Export Promotion
• Government Relations
• Public Speaking
• International Business
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Global Sourcing
• Lobbying
• Export Controls
• Foreign Policy
• International Trade
• Global Management
• Documentations
• Global Strategy
• Public Policy
• Negotiation
• Economic Development
• Certified Global Business Professional
• Market Research
• Rice Leadership Institute
• Strategy
• Lead Management
• Export Documentation
• International Relations
• Entrepreneurship
• Government Liaison
• Government
• Global Business Development
• Export Finance
• Business Strategy
• International Business Strategy
• Export
• Leadership
• Global Marketing
• International Economic Development
• International Sales