Alun Jones

Internationalisation and business development for SMEs in Germany

Bavaria, Germany

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Experience

  • Head of Trade, DACH at The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    The Ministry for Foreign Affairs with its network of diplomatic missions at 92 foreign locations promotes the security and welfare of Finland and Finns worldwide. In addition to the Embassies, diplomatic ties are promoted through consulates and by a presence at international organisations. In addition, Finland also has around 400 honorary consulates in different countries. The trade promotion team in DACH, with a focus on export promotion, serves as a platform in the region for a whole range of trading topics from high-level delegations to stakeholder networking or the provision of support for individual or groups of companies.

  • Business Finland Germany (14 yrs 5 mos)
    • Director DACH
      Nov 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Head of Business Finland export promotion activities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

    • Senior Advisor
      Sep 2011 - Mar 2024 · 12 yrs 7 mos

      Export promotion and internationalisation support for Finnish companies in Germany. Focus on technology and digital solutions providers, especially in manufacturing.

  • Marktforschungsberater at Freelancer
    May 2009 - Aug 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Senior Project Manager at IMAS International
    Feb 2003 - Apr 2009 · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Consultant at Gartner
    Apr 1999 - Dec 2002 · 3 yrs 9 mos