Neil Wynn-Jones is a Senior International Trade Adviser for The Department for International Trade, developing and delivering national international trade strategy in the economic development to the UK Retail and Consumer Industries. Strong personal involvement with regional partners, Walpole, RWHA, London Chamber of Commerce and London and Partners (Inward Investment). London Consumer and Retail Sector Groups, Board member of Trethias Consulting Ltd (Specialist Consultancy in International Trade), Rodney Jones Ltd (family food industry trading business) and the British Colombian Chamber of Commerce. Awarded an MBE for services to International Trade in 2009.

Originally from the textile and clothing trades, and latterly the food and beverage industries, Neil has a private sector background with 25 years in senior management of large and small commercial groups in the UK, USA, Latin America, Far East and Europe.

Working with both Multinationals and SME’s both directly and as a management consultant, Neil has broad experience in regional development and the issues Corporate's, Entrepreneurs and SME’s can expect in setting up or expanding their business internationally.

Specialties: International Sales, Retail Franchising, International Licensing, Managing Agents and Distributors, Government liaison, SE Asia and Latin America.