TRADE MANAGEMENT: Experience of independently handling cross-country and third country trade of agricultural and non-agricultural commodities; Created extensive vendor base by identifying unexplored selling outlets and vendors which do not have facilities /expertise in exports or international trade; STAKE HOLDER MANAGEMENT: Worked with many international organizations, trading partners, brokers, sellers and government agencies. Built long term relationships with trade-counterparts across the globe in most of the continents including Africa, Asia, and South America. Understand trade requirements and regulations of various countries. Participate in Industry conferences and events to build network and assess market trends. BUSINESS AUGMENTATION: Successfully led business development function to increase business in new territories across different regions of Africa. MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Carry out market, industry competition and country based analytics to devise business plan and strategy. Work with agents and brokers to analyze industry dynamics, demand, supply and pricing trends to build appropriate trade strategy for each country. TEAM MANAGEMENT: Led a team of trade professionals in multiple companies. Ensured that the team is motivated and aligned with the organizational goals, understand the role of traders and give suitable results that are profitable and growth oriented. Countries Travelled: Sierra Leone, China, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Gambia, Gabon, Niger, DR Congo, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Egypt, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Nepal, Canada