The HM Trade Commissioners, one of the government’s
manifesto commitments, will play a vital role as the UK
leaves the European Union and takes its place as a global
champion of free trade in charge of its own independent
trade policy. The HM Trade Commissioners will head the
global operations of DIT, leading
on export promotion, inward and outward direct
investment, and trade policy overseas on behalf of the UK
government.
The 9 geographical areas that the HM Trade Commissioners
will cover are:
- Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Eastern Europe and Central Asia Network (EECAN)
- Europe
- Latin America
- Middle East
- North America
- South America
The HM Trade Commissioners will be senior Civil Service
appointments. It is anticipated that appointments will be
confirmed during the first half of 2018.
International Trade Secretary, , said:
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to
represent the UK in key markets around the world. We
will be seeking the brightest and the best, from both
the public and private sectors to use their extensive
regional and in-country knowledge, together with their
business and government expertise to help build a
global Britain.
The new HM Trade Commissioners will be providing a
clear vision and direction to my Department’s global
operations. That will require providing intelligence on
the ground, deciding what tailored action is required
in their region, and playing a vital role in our future
global trading relationships.
