Jean-Philippe Linteau

Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Ambassadeur du Canada au Royaume d’Arabie saoudite

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Specialties: Canadian and Gulf Foreign policy, Economy, industry and trade Environment, renewable energy, climate change Federalism and power sharing.

Experience

  • Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Yemen at Embassy of Canada to Saudi Arabia | Ambassade du Canada en Arabie saoudite
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Consul General at Consulate General of Canada in Dubai / Consulat Général du Canada à Dubaï
    Nov 2019 - Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Director - Cleantech Sector at Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux
    Aug 2016 - Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Lead the Trade Commissioner Service team supporting the global success of Canadian companies in Cleantech, infrastructure and life sciences.

  • Consulate General of Canada in New York | Consulat général du Canada à New York (Greater New York City Area)
    • Senior Trade Commissioner
      Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs

      Lead the international business development team at the Canadian Consulate General - New York with responsibility for NY, NJ, PA, CT and DE. Focus on the following areas: Innovation (Accelerate the commercial success of innovative Canadian companies), Investment attraction to Canada (Support the expansion and growth of U.S. companies into Canada) and environment/energy (Pursue market opportunities for Canadian energy and sustainable technologies).

    • Consul (investment)
      Aug 2011 - Aug 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Support the expansion and growth of NY, NJ and CT companies into Canada to generate economic benefits both in Canada and the United States.

  • Senior Trade Commissioner at Embassy of Canada - Washington, DC
    Sep 2007 - Aug 2011 · 4 yrs

    Support the expansion of business linkages between Canadian and U.S. Mid-Atlantic companies through integrative trade opportunities (trade, investment and innovation)