International Trade Strategist & Institutional Access Advisor

I open doors that
most organisations
don't know exist.

For organisations ready to compete at the highest level.
20+ years navigating international trade, UN systems, and global networks across 4 continents.

Contributing to international discussions on trade facilitation, digital trade and supply chain resilience across UN and global policy ecosystems.

"Great reflections by Rafael Molho on the UNECE discussions in Geneva — a true example of business diplomacy in action."

Elisabeth Türk  ·  Director of Economic Cooperation, UNECE
Rafael Molho — UNCTAD-16 Delegate, Palais des Nations Geneva
UN/CEFACT Recognized Expert
UNCTAD Accredited Delegate
NYSE Closing Bell · 2023
ICC Customs & Trade Facilitation WG
4 Continents Active
20+ Years Experience
Who I Work With

Is This You?

I work with a select number of organisations at a time. If any of the below resonates, we should talk.

🏗️
The Ambitious Business Owner

You have a strong product or service but can't get in front of the right buyers, policy makers, or international partners. The opportunity exists — the access doesn't.

→ I bring the right room to you.

🌍
The International Expander

You're entering new markets — EU, U.S., MENA, or emerging economies — and need credibility, network density, and a presence that commands respect from day one.

→ I make sure you're taken seriously.

🏛️
The Policy-Adjacent Business

Trade policy, ESG regulation, procurement rules, digital trade standards — your business is shaped by forces most advisors don't understand from the inside.

→ I turn policy complexity into competitive advantage.

What I Do

Three ways I create
measurable leverage

Not consulting. Not brokering. Strategic positioning at the intersection of access, networks, and execution discipline — with the credentials to back it.

SERVICE 01
Strategic Marketing & Communication

Positioning frameworks that command premium pricing. Narrative architecture built for decision-makers. Thought leadership with measurable commercial intent.

You enter any market with the language and proof points that serious buyers expect.

SERVICE 02
High-Value Networking & Matchmaking

Direct introductions to decision-makers across UN systems, trade bodies, chambers of commerce, and private capital. No cold outreach — warm, verified, credentialed connections.

You access networks that took 20 years to build — from your very first engagement.

SERVICE 03
Institutional Representation

Board-level advisory. Trade delegation participation. UN/CEFACT standards work. Policy engagement that positions you as a standards-setter, not a follower.

You're at the table where policy is shaped — not reading about it after the fact.

Presence & Access

Where I
operate

From UN plenary sessions to NYSE floor events, Economist forums, and diplomatic circles — across four continents.

UNCTAD-16 · Geneva
UNCTAD-16 · Geneva
UN Conference on Trade & Development
Economist 29th Roundtable
Economist 29th Roundtable
Annual Government Roundtable · Athens
NY-Eastern Med Summit
NY-Eastern Med Summit
Economist Impact · New York
Economist Impact · Speaker
Economist Impact · Speaker
Speaking at Government Roundtable
NYSE · New York
NYSE · New York
New York Stock Exchange
Romanian Business Forum
Romanian Business Forum
Business & Investment Roundtable
Fortune CEO Initiative
Fortune CEO Initiative
Fortune Greece
UNCTAD-16 · Greece Seat
UNCTAD- COMMODITY
UN Plenary, Geneva
Formal Recognition

Formal
recognition

Certificates, endorsements, and formal recognitions from UN bodies, international trade institutions, and diplomatic missions.

Certificate of Appreciation — B-READY 2025
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World Bank Group
Certificate of Appreciation — B-READY 2025
Certificate of Appreciation — Deputy Chairperson, Supply Chain
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International Trade Council
Certificate of Appreciation — Deputy Chairperson, Supply Chain
Formal Endorsement — UNCTAD-16 Participation, October 2025
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Consulate of Jamaica
Formal Endorsement — UNCTAD-16 Participation, October 2025
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Let's discuss
your ambitions

Every engagement starts with a conversation. If international positioning, network access, or supply chain strategy is on your agenda — let's talk.

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International Chamber of Commerce
Int'l Chamber
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EACC New York
EACC
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Virtual Advisory Board
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