Pierre Farah-Lajoie, Eng., M.Sc.A. Expert on International TradeTel : 514 497-8247
Education
· Master degree in Operational Research and Distribution – Ecole Polytechnique· Industrial engineer – Ecole Polytechnique· Several seminars in management and human relationsmation académique
Global experience
· Pierre Farah-Lajoie has more than 33 years of experience in 41 countries including 11 years with China. He is recognized has an expert on China, international trade and international supply chain. · A rigorous and methodic person with a strong analytical and logical mind, flexible and able to prioritize the work load and respect time frame, a team player having strong skills to manage enterprises, projects and the development of efficient solutions
Fields of expertise
· Business management· International strategy development, buying and selling products and services on international markets· Management of international supply chain and logistics· Optimization of procurement and selling process on international market· International trade with China ( Procurement and Selling activities)
Professional experience
· President of a Software company offering CAD-CAM solutions in more than 30 countries· Management of a company offering third party procurement and selling services with China· Vice President, Logistics, Distribution and Customer Service of a large manufacturing company · Founder of a trading house involved during 9 years with - CARREFOUR France and CARREFOUR Brazil · Director industrial benefits and countertrade for BOMBARDIER Aerospace Group division· General manager - Montreal branch of a large international forwarders (Kuehne & Nagel)· Advisor to CIDA, Manufacturing companies and Consulting engineering firms in procurement, logistics and international trade
Publications, conférences and teaching
· Agence d’Arc “ Exportation, an art to be mastered ” 1992 (Second edition - 1994) · MBA Magazine “Export Price – In Search of an Optimum Approach ” 1986· M. Farah-Lajoie has given numerous conferences and lectures including a master degree course in feasibility analysis in 2 China’s Universities
Professional association
OIQ – Order of engineers of Quebec