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Chris Malcolm

Chris Malcolm

International Programs Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Commercial Officer at Trade & Invest British Columbia

  • Education

    • The University of Tokyo

      2011 - 2013
      Master's degree International/Global Studies

      - Multi-disciplinary program that merges science, technology, economics and public policy. - Coursework focused on international economic development, business and finance for sustainable development, technology policy, and East Asia politics.

    • The University of British Columbia

      2003 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Geography

  • Experience

    • Ritsumeikan University

      Jun 2008 - Jul 2011
      International Programs Coordinator

      ・Initiated an 18 month project to manage the creation of a new global homepage that resulted in a doubling of user activity. ・Worked closely with seven partner universities in Europe and North America to manage the logistics of annual international student exchange programs.

    • UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

      Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
      Trade and Marketing Assistant

      ・Acted as a point of first contact for UK companies seeking business opportunities in Japan・Assisted in creating the structure and content of the new "Export to Japan" digital platform

    • TAKARA SHUZO CO., LTD.

      Dec 2013 - Dec 2016
      International Business Development

      ・Supported M&A activities with market intelligence, provided product proposals and promotional materials for global sales teams, organized international marketing and networking events. ・Initiated and oversaw consumer focus groups for Japanese sake and food culture that resulted in improved labeling and promotional materials for exported products.

    • SPREAD Co. Ltd.

      Jan 2017 - Nov 2020

      ・Trained and led a team tasked with optimizing cultivation at the world’s premier automated indoor vertical farming facility・Designed and implemented a new production management system with improved standardization, stronger analytical capabilities and more robust feedback.・Co-developed a real-time cloud-based monitoring platform with the AI / IoT department. ・Oversaw all aspects of domestic and international product development from market research, positioning, and strategic partnerships, to the development of innovative production methods. ・Implemented and reported on experimental trials in collaboration with international suppliers. ・Led the development of multi-year commitments from European partners for greenfield indoor vertical farm projects.・Supported regional development in North America and the Middle East by managing global market intelligence and product concept development.

      • Project Manager

        Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

      • Product Development Manager

        Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

      • Assistant Manager, Business Development

        Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

    • Trade & Invest British Columbia

      Nov 2020 - now

      • Senior Commercial Officer

        Apr 2021 - now

      • Commercial Officer

        Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in International Trade

      Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
      Dec 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Photography Teacher

      Issued by Fair Mail India on Jul 2011
      Fair Mail IndiaAssociated with Chris Malcolm