Philippe Charest
Deputy Director, Digital Industries Ict Sector Directeur Adjoint, Industries Numériques Secteur Tic @Trade Commissioner Service Service Des Délégués Commerciaux
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Director, Digital Industries Ict Sector Directeur Adjoint, Industries Numériques Secteur Tic @Trade Commissioner Service Service Des Délégués Commerciaux
Ottawa, ON, CA
Leading a team which enables the TCS network to provide tailored and enhanced levels of TCS key services in support of the global growth of Canadian ICT companies. We develop and maintain a strategic sector overview of Canada’s export capabilities and connect Canadian industry to business opportunities abroad via the TCS network, which we resource, across 161 countries.
EDUCATION
University of Ottawa
B.S.Sc, Concentration in Political Science / International Relations; and Honours in Sociology
Lund University
M.Sc., Environmental Science, Program rooted in systems analysis to understand impacts of industrial economics & policy
Växjö Universitet
Certificate (international exchange program), International Relations and Affairs
ABOUT PHILIPPE CHAREST
As a Deputy Director in the Trade Commissioner Service within Global Affairs Canada, I help Canadian industry succeed with exports and market entry opportunities via our Network.WHAT I DO- I provide practical, client focussed advice, uncover qualified contacts as well as market-growth & export-oriented opportunities, and deliver on-the-ground intelligence to support clients- I help to position Canadian companies to gain a competitive advantage by assisting them to make more timely and cost-effective decisions in order to achieve their international business development goals abroad- My focus is to promote and expand Canadian capabilities, foster trade, investment and innovation linkages, and conduct general, sectoral advocacy in key markets.WHO I WORK WITH- Through the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) of Canada, which is present in more than 160 offices around the world and across Canada, I leverage my extensive international business development network of partners and business contacts- The TCS’ business acumen is powerful: we have reached and served Canadian businesses with impact for more than 130 years.MY TRACK RECORD- As a trusted IBD advisor, I have supported investment, and international business development for Canada\'s cleantech, agrifood and agriculture, chemicals, extractives (mining, oil and gas), ICT, and life-sciences sectors- I have lived and worked in Sweden for several years, with work experience in Denmark, and the U.K.++ Contact me if you are a Canadian ICT company interested in- Gaining insights and market intelligence- A first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets- Meeting key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners- Participating in pre-organized business to business meetings- Increasing visibility of your products or services- Receiving on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.
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