Yann Le Borgne

Senior Officer, Investment Attraction, Government of Canada | Agent Principal, Attraction des Investissements, Gouvernement du Canada

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Délégué commercial (Investissement) à l’Ambassade du Canada en France, j’accompagne des entreprises françaises dans leurs projets d’implantation et d’expansion au Canada, avec un focus sur la tech, l’aérospatial et la défense. Mon rôle : qualifier les projets, clarifier les options d’implantation, connecter aux bons interlocuteurs (publics/privés) et appuyer les étapes clés du processus d’investissement. Franco-canadien, passionné par les enjeux de commerce et d’investissement. Master en sciences politiques, candidat à un Executive MBA (2027). Passionné de sports d’endurance et de football. ***** Trade Commissioner (Investment) at the Embassy of Canada in France, supporting French companies expanding to Canada with a focus on tech, aerospace and defence. My role: assess and qualify projects, clarify location and setup options, connect companies with the right public and private stakeholders, and support key steps throughout the investment process. Franco-Canadian, passionate about trade and investment. M.A. in Political Science, Executive MBA candidate (2027). Endurance sports and football enthusiast. Contact: yann.leborgne [a] international.gc.ca

Experience

  • Trade Commissioner (Investment) - Délégué Commercial (Investissement) at Embassy of Canada in France | Ambassade du Canada en France
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    - Investment Attraction: advising French companies in their international expansion to Canada - Commercial diplomacy: development of strategic partnerships to advance economic goals - Key sectors: aerospace, defense, tech (AI, cyber, quantum)

  • Senior Commercial Officer at Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario
    Sep 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Investment Attraction and export support for the province of Ontario (40% of Canada’s GDP) - Key sectors: environment and energy, aerospace, life sciences

  • Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • International Relations Advisor
      Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Member of the Canadian Delegation to the OECD: negotiations on the modernization offinancing terms and conditions of officially supported export credits, focused on sustainability - Preparation of G7 & G12 Heads of ECAs Summits, liaison with foreign ECAs, IMF, World Bank

    • Government Relations Advisor
      Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Follow-up and guidance on transactions of interest to the government - Business-relevant government engagement - Analysis of trade policies and impact of government decisions’ to the agency’s operations

  • Parliamentary Affairs Advisor at Government of Canada
    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism Follow-up of all parliamentary business of interest to the Minister: oral questions at Question Period, committee affairs, parliamentary appearances, issues management, etc.

  • Press Secretary at Consulat général de France à Toronto/ Consulate General of France in Toronto
    Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Head of communications: design and execution of influence strategies, creation and distribution of innovative contents, management of the Consulate's social media accounts, website, and newsletter. - Media relations and outreach - Government relations: monitoring and analysis of key policy issues at municipal (Toronto) and provincial (Ontario, Manitoba) levels - focus on trade policy/CETA implementation.