Advancing in International Trade

CITP® | FIBP Journey (3 of 6): International Sales & Marketing

We live in a connected world - and any country that wants to prosper must look beyond its borders. International trade opens routes, builds relationships across geographies, and continues to shape how economies grow.

For me, international trade isn’t just a discipline - it’s a strength I’ve built over time.

I bring a cross-cultural perspective shaped by speaking multiple languages (German, Hindi, and Telugu), travel across 24+ countries spanning three continents, and hands-on experience working with international businesses. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how markets, cultures, and trade ecosystems intersect.

As global economies become increasingly interconnected, I’ve made a deliberate decision to double down on these strengths and pursue the CITP® | FIBP designation.

Update: I’ve completed Course 3 - International Sales & Marketing, delivered by FITT (Forum for International Trade Training), as part of my CITP® | FIBP journey (3 of 6).

Thank you to Invest Nova Scotia for facilitating this opportunity, and to Pernille Fischer Boulter for the engaging, practical workshops that made complex concepts easy to grasp.

On to the next milestone - step by step, brick by brick.