Market Entry Success Stories

Said El Mansour Cherkaoui: A Global Business, Investment and Trade Catalyst

Said El Mansour Cherkaoui, a California-based advisor and consultant, who has made an indelible mark on international business and trade. His accomplishments include:

Market Entry Success: As a senior consultant at the East Bay Small Business Development and the International Trade Development Center (CITD) in Oakland, California, Said facilitated successful market entry for Californian and U.S. businesses across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Trade Relations Champion: He organized conferences, events, and trade shows to promote international trade relations globally. Notably, he introduced 25 U.S.-based food companies at a trade show in Casablanca, Morocco, contributing in 2004 to the negotiations and the signing of the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement.

Leadership Roles: He served as Co-Chair of International Business Development at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, collaborating with policy decision-makers and government officials from various continents.

The Pacific Rim countries represent an enormous market for US companies but are often difficult to penetrate because of competitive and cultural barriers. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui was successful as a panel in providing expert advice on how US companies succeed in the Asian market, here are some references and proven track records on Said El Mansour Cherkaoui’s successful consulting, and strategic advice that helped to develop business, investment and trade relationships and an entry of Asian Market through partnership and exchange of values.

Global Collaborator: Said worked closely with senior policy decision-makers in California, the United States, and government officials from Africa, Europe, and Asia to promote international trade relations globally. His impact extended beyond borders.

Academic Contributions: As a Chairman, Professor, and Adjunct Associate Professor at several online and on-site universities in the United States, he taught graduate courses on international operations and business policies, introducing new areas of study in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Research and Writing: He has conducted research across multiple countries and contributed to academic and business publications as an Associate Researcher at the Centre de Recherches et d’Etudes et de Documentation sur l’Amérique Latine, Associate Laboratory 111 du CNRS, au Centre de Recherche sur le Développement Intégré, at the Sorbonne Université, Paris, and at the Institute de Recherches Economiques et de Planification, Grenoble, France.

Published Author and Thought Leader: Said’s writings have graced leading academic and business news magazines in the U.S. and Europe. His insights resonate across continents.

Field Research in Mexico on North American Free Trade Agreement – NAFTA

Publication by the Golden Gate University Review, San Francisco, and Interview of Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas. Published in France

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Current Endeavors: He now serves as a columnist for online newspapers, manages public relations for Research corporations and Educational organizations, and continues as an Advisor, Consultant, and Speaker to foster business, investment, and trade relations worldwide.

Said El Mansour Cherkaoui’s journey exemplifies excellence, collaboration, and impact that spans continents and industries, making him a remarkable figure in international business, investment and trade.  

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