• Help Develop your Export Strategy to allow you to sell overseas;
  • Link you to Specialist Export Advisers based across the world;
  • Connecting overseas buyers with UK businesses.

Key Areas of Expertise
Export strategy, links with overseas buyers.

Background
Ivan Lehane BA MIEx is an International Trade Adviser from the Department for Business and Trade. Ivan brings a wealth of experience having worked in the International Trade sector for over 8 years He has worked in over 20 + countries and has the knowledge and experience to help to clients in order for them to achieved their International goals. Ivan is also a member of The Institute of Export and International Trade.

The Department for Business and Trade helps businesses export, drives inward and outward investment, negotiates market access and trade deals, and champions free trade. Our services are provided in over 100 markets throughout the world. We are passionate about what we do. That’s why we constantly review our services in light of customer feedback and the impact they offer, which means they’ll vary from time to time.

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