Mark Stephenson

Global Affairs Canada

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

Through its network of trade commissioners in more than 160 cities worldwide, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) provides Canadian organizations with on-the-ground intelligence and practical advice on foreign markets that help them tackle concrete problems, grow into international markets and access new opportunities. Our business contacts include potential customers, distributors, sources of finance or investment, technology partners and intermediaries. The TCS also provides Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) services for firms serious about expanding their physical presence in Canada. As a Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada in Sydney, my role is to assist Canadian clients pursue economic opportunities in Australia within the infrastructure and transportation sectors.

Experience

  • Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Regional Trade Commissioner (Indo-Pacific)
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      Advancing International Clean Technology Demonstrations (AICTD)

    • Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada, Sydney
      Apr 2021 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs

    • Senior Consular Officer at the Consulate General of Canada, Sydney
      Nov 2017 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Program Development and Partnerships at Ferguslea Properties Ltd
    Feb 2016 - May 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Athletic Director/ Program Director at Camp Winaukee
    May 2008 - Sep 2015 · 7 yrs 5 mos