Michael is the Chairman and founder of Trade Advisers. He has spent his career managing and delivering consulting, research and technical assistance programmes in international trade development and investment promotion throughout the world. His early career was with the IDA and CTT–the Irish Export Board, at home and overseas. He set up the TDI group of companies to provide international trade development advice. Michael has worked for trade ministries, the World Bank, the European Commission, BP, Vodafone, Rio Tinto and London financial services companies.He was Chairman of British Expertise, the industry body responsible for promoting UK development companies throughout the world, helping members to explore, assess and win business opportunities across the globe. Michael currently manages a portfolio of advisory and training projects relating to international trade challenges and opportunities.Michael holds a B.Comm from University College Dublin and is a Barrister at Law. He has completed management and investment executive education courses at Harvard and London Business Schools.

Brendan is the Senior Strategist at Trade Advisers, based in London. His work at Trade Advisers has included studies for industry bodies and private sector clients on what they might face under a variety of trade scenarios. He specialises in the Customs, tariff, non-tariff barriers, logistics and supply chain implications of the changed EU-UK relationship. He also provides research studies and strategic business advice to companies on market diversification/entry. He has worked in trade facilitation, trade policy, political risk and market intelligence in Africa, Asia and Europe, including at United Nations ESCAP. He has guest lectured on Brexit and future trade, provided training on government trade compliance programmes and featured as a guest speaker for industry associations in the UK. Brendan has a Bachelors in Law, a Masters in International Management and has studied at the University of Edinburgh, National University of Singapore, Peking University and ESADE Business School.‍‍

Fiona is the Education and Training Leader at Trade Advisers. She is an experienced training manager with a track record of projects in highly regulated and compliant environments, including pharma, MedTech, Customs and supply chain.Fiona specialises in designing and delivering successful virtual and face-to-face training programmes in international trade, incorporating the latest adult learning methodologies.Prior to Trade Advisers, Fiona was Training Division Manager at the Irish Exporters Association. She has also worked as the Membership, Events and Online Services Manager at the Irish Travel Agents Association.Fiona is a graduate in Tourism Marketing from the Technical University of Dublin and she holds diplomas in Digital Marketing and Social Media from the Digital Marketing Institute.‍

Michael is the Financial Director of Trade Advisers. He has spent more than 40 years in a variety of roles - mainly in senior finance positions in multinational companies - and has worked in over 70 countries. Michael has worked for Accenture, Guinness (worldwide Finance Director for its beer division), HSBC, Laporte plc (Finance Director), Lloyds Register (CFO and Chief Operating Officer), Royal Bank of Scotland (private equity) and Unilever. He has held a variety of non-executive director roles, including at Stobart Group, a leading UK transport company. Michael is currently CEO of a leading military charity in addition to his role at Trade Advisers. He is a graduate in Economics from Leicester University.

Alexander is a Consultant at Trade Advisers, based in London. A barrister, Alexander specialises in EU and international trade law, with previous clients including the UK Department for International Trade (DIT), the Japanese Ministry for Education (MEXT) and the British Council. Prior to joining Trade Advisers, Alexander was Senior Policy Analyst at the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), assisting companies such as Pearson and Oxford University Press with government communications and exports procedures. Alexander was formerly a member of Judge Antony Collins' legal cabinet at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, where he drafted judgments in State aid, competition and merger cases. Alexander holds a BA in International History from the LSE, an MPhil In International Relations from St. Antony's College, Oxford and a conversion degree in Law from City Law School, London. Alexander speaks English and French.

Hannah conducts market analysis and research for Trade Advisers clients looking to expand internationally. Her projects include researching and identifying opportunities, partnerships and trade facilitations for clients in new markets. She is highly skilled in carrying out research, field interviews and producing succinct reports. Hannah has a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Law from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Commercial Management.‍