FITT: Acclaimed Author Andrea Mandel-Campbell Joins Canada's International Trade Elite

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Andrea Mandel-Campbell has been awarded an Honorary Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation by FITT - the world's leading international trade training and professional certification authority. Mandel-Campbell is a veteran journalist and author of the book Why Mexicans Don't Drink Molson: Rescuing Canadian Companies from the Suds of Global Obscurity. This professional designation recognizes her experience, education and ongoing commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian companies in the global marketplace."It is an exciting time to be involved in international trade as almost all companies are affected by global events and increased competitiveness. FITT has more than proven its commitment to providing businesses and individuals with the tools they need to compete successfully in world markets", says Ms. Mandel-Campbell. "I am eager and proud to put my CITP designation and my real world experience to use as an ambassador for FITT and the CITP designation. This designation reflects my commitment to upholding professional international trade practices."Ms. Mandel-Campbell was Bureau Chief for London's Financial Times in Mexico and correspondent for Business Week magazine in Argentina. She has written extensively on the impacts of the North American Free Trade Agreement, global corporate consolidation, industrial policy and institutional reform. She is also a Contributing Editor at BNN - the Business News Network - where her focus is on competitiveness analysis. Ms. Mandel-Campbell has, through her travels to the cool valleys of Chinese Manchuria and Argentina's pink presidential palace, been afforded a unique glimpse into the inner workings of globalization. Her extensive experience in international trade clearly demonstrates her knowledge and capacity of the CITP competencies.The CITP is the highest market of professionalism in international trade and the only professional designation of its kind in Canada. FITT confers this designation on individuals who have met educational and experiential requirements. CITPs are recognized as having the highest knowledge and skills across a broad range of international business competencies. These competencies are established by Canadian businesses working in international trade and are then certified by FITT."FITT remains focused on its commitment to develop valued and relevant international trade programs and services, as well as implementing comprehensive national standards for global trade practitioners," says FITT President, Caroline Tompkins. "We are extremely proud to welcome Andrea to the growing group of CITPs across Canada who are excelling in the international trade arena thanks to the skills, knowledge, competencies and support they have earned along with their CITP designation."