Victoria Schorr
COO at Africa Trade Desk
Canada, Africa
About
I am a sub-Saharan Africa specialist with 20+ years of experience working with Africans across the continent. I have worked in grassroots NGOs, academia, government, the UN, think tanks, NGOs, and, now, the private sector. ATD works with companies to solve problems ranging from getting government approvals to improving your operations or linking you with the latest African tech.
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I am an Africa expert with 20+ years of experience and contacts. If you are looking for tropical products, I either know great suppliers already or can find them for you. I have a vast network of reliable people who have Canadian-quality (in some cases EU-quality) products. No scams, no shady-ness, just straight dealing and honest answers.
Want to make sure you are only sourcing ethical products? Want to enter new markets but in an honest way? Setting up a factory or farm abroad and want to know where you should locate? I am an Africa expert with 20+ years of experience working with all levels of stakeholders (UN, academia, government, NGOs, etc). This means I have a birds-eye view and a large network of contacts that I can use for you to help you achieve your objectives. Located in Ottawa, I know the government programs that exist, in addition to the various international actors and local community representatives you will want to talk to.
I am an Africa expert with 20+ years of experience working with all levels of stakeholders (UN, academia, government, NGOs, etc). This means I have a birds-eye view and a large network of contacts that I can use for you to help you achieve your objectives. I am on the Board of an agritech company and have experience brainstorming and strategizing with you to achieve your goals. Not sure what to prioritize? Want to ensure your company is achieving its objectives without only relying on KPIs? Looking for partnerships but don't have time to do the research? Let's have a chat.