Leila Aridi Afas

Leila Aridi Afas

Vice President, Global Public Policy & Strategy @Toyota North America

Washington, DC, US
EMAILS
l••••••••@toyota.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+19•••••••75

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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Vice President, Global Public Policy & Strategy @Toyota North America

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Washington, DC, US

EDUCATION

2001 — 2003

Columbia University

Master's, International Economic Policy

1994 — 1998

James Madison University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and English

SKILLS

Strategic PlanningStrategic CommunicationsCapacity BuildingInternational TradeManagement ConsultingEmerging MarketsGrantsInternational BusinessInvestmentsPolicy AnalysisLatin AmericaStrategyNegotiationMarket ResearchInternational MarketingData AnalysisManagerial FinanceInternational SalesCertified Project ManagerForeign PolicyInternational DevelopmentValuationFinanceNew Business DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementSustainabilityBusiness StrategyAnalysisManagementProgram ManagementProposal WritingTradingProject ManagementPublic PolicyBusiness PlanningProject PlanningPolicyEconomicsGovernmentExport

ABOUT LEILA ARIDI AFAS

Executive with 20+ years\' experience in international trade and investment, business strategy, economic development and geopolitical risk analysis.* Develops and implements global strategies for market access and regulatory compliance.* Advises top management on geopolitical trends, emerging risks and mitigation measures, and market opportunities.* Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide and navigate complex business environments.* Former Presidential appointee at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.* Worked in public and private sectors in New York, London, Switzerland and Morocco.* Earned a Master\'s in International Economics from Columbia University and a B.A. in English and Political Science from James Madison University.* Appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to serve on the Washington, DC/Virginia District Export Council.* Serves on the Executive Committee for the Meridian International Center’s Corporate Council and is on the Board of Directors for the American Task Force for Lebanon.

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