Vikas Sharma
Executive Director, Andean Region Division & Global Affairs\' Champion for Persons with Disabilities @Global Affairs Canada Affaires Mondiales Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director, Andean Region Division & Global Affairs\' Champion for Persons with Disabilities @Global Affairs Canada Affaires Mondiales Canada
Ottawa, ON, CA
The Andean Region Division fully integrates the development assistance programming, trade policy and promotion, and foreign policy verticals of Canada\'s bilateral and regional relationships with Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
EDUCATION
Carleton University
BPA, Public Administration
School of Public Administration, Carleton University
Bachelor of Public Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT VIKAS SHARMA
Vikas Sharma is a career Foreign Service Officer in Canada’s Department of Global Affairs. As Executive Director, Andean Region, Vikas leads an integrated foreign policy, trade, and international development team to advance Canada’s economic and security interests in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. During diplomatic assignments in Washington and New York, Vikas played leadership and team roles achieving success on key bilateral files, including border security, market access for Canadian energy oil and hydro-electric) and advocacy against protectionist legislation in both federal and state levels.Fluent in Spanish, Vikas has led policy and advocacy teams and participated in numerous high-level engagements in South America, and served at the Embassy of Canada in Venezuela.At HQ, Vikas has held executive positions in public communications, security and intelligence, and human resources portfolios.Vikas is Global Affairs Canada\'s Champion for Persons with Disabilities and actively participates in executive selection processes and mentorship programs.
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