Meet The Expert @ the #CWROCKS International Trade Zone...
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Join us in the #CWROCKS International Trade Zone to network and get your questions answered by specialists from the public and private sector, covering topics such as: Shipping & Logistics, Foreign Exchange, Language & Translation and support available from the Department for International Trade and The Chamber of Commerce.

Our 'Meet the Expert' will give you the opportunity to book free one-to-one advice sessions with
an International Trade Specialist.

If you wish to book an appointment with one of our Experts below, please click the button to email Adele Wheatley,
clearly specifying which expert you would like to meet.
Appointment slots are 30 minutes long and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Customs & Logistics - David Hooper

David Hooper MBA, has worked in International Trade and Economic Development for 20 years including 5 years working for HMRC. He offers specialist advice, consultancy and training regarding customs and compliance related issues. David is a member of the Chambers Brexit committee and can support companies looking to scenario plan and understand the practical implications of Brexit.

Export Documentation - Lisa Hobday

Lisa is a member of the Chambers Export Documentation Dept. She has worked in International Trade since 2004, mainly in private sector manufacturing companies. Lisa can advise on all aspects of the export documentation process. In her earlier roles she worked in a variety of export administration positions, before progressing in 2009
to the position of Import/Export Manager for a Leicstershire-based Company. Lisa has experience of breaking into, maintaining and managing relationships with distributors in in differing export markets, as well as having knowledge regarding supply chain and import from Europe and the Far East.

International Trade Adviser DIT - Brian Mountford

Brian has worked as an International Trade Advisor for over 12 years and has a strong background in DIT products and services and delivery of Government funded programmes. Experienced at dealing with industries of all types and sizes, Brian has assisted many companies in developing new export markets for their products. Brian is the first contact for Advanced Engineering and Construction companies. An experienced Trade Visit leader Brian has led overseas missions to China, Hong Kong, India, Spain and the Caribbean.

New to Export Adviser DIT - Christine Hancock

Christine Hancock is an International Trade Adviser for DIT. She specialises in supporting new and reactive exporters, inspiring and guiding them to take their early steps in overseas markets. Offering tailored, practical export related support to help them start and grow exports. She has over 25 years’ experience of empowering businesses and individuals to open up to new opportunities overseas and to operate effectively in global markets.

Intertrade DIT - Hari Rai

The Department of international Trade's Intatrade team offer impartial advice & support on International routes to market- Agency and distributor agreements, international joint ventures, setting up an office overseas etc as well as complex issues such as IP and international trade.

International Communications - Gerti Willis

Gerti has 25 years of experience negotiating contracts with language trainers from many countries and cultural backgrounds which has given her in-depth knowledge of cultural diversity. She has previously worked in Germany for an organisation setting up Fair Trade project in Kenya, India & Sri Lanka.

Digital & e-Commerce Export Advice - Teresa Gualtieri

Teresa is a Digital Trade Adviser from the Department for international Trade and can offer advice & support on all aspects of optimising your website and online strategy for selling overseas.

Export Market Research Consultant - Frances Long BA (Hons) MMRS

Frances helps businesses with identifying the most promising potential export markets for their goods or services. Since Sept 2014 she has helped over 425 companies in the West Midlands with export market selection, mainly through her work for the Department for International Trade. She also offers export market desk research services, for companies looking to make an informed decision about the markets they are considering exporting to. Previously Frances spent nearly 17 years working for market research agency Kantar Millward Brown, working with major blue-chip clients.

Foreign Exchange Strategist - Jaspaul Bains

Jaspaul is a senior foreign exchange strategist at RationalFX, with over ten years’ experience who has developed an expertise which sits within the personal and corporate deliverable Foreign Exchange market. Jas is very well known in the region and sits on a number of boards where he continues to assist businesses and high net worth individuals with their foreign currency exposures by strategising.