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.

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Engagements are by referral.

"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
What They Say

Trust Is Earned

Words from people I've had the privilege of working with across institutions and industries.

"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 & Trade, UNECE
"Rafael brings a rare combination: institutional fluency with real commercial instinct. He understands how to translate policy access into business results."
Industry Peer
International Trade Council · Supply Chain Business Council
"Rafael helped me connect the dots between ESPR, DPP and the UNTP — bridging policy frameworks and trade practice in a way that shaped my keynote at CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai."
Lina Svensberg
Team Leader, UNECE IEP Drafting Team · Innovation Manager, Compare Foundation
Published Work & Thought Leadership

Writing That Moves Markets

Analysis and policy briefs on the issues shaping global trade — not theory, but practitioner intelligence.

Policy Whitepaper
CBAM: Impact Assessment for Mediterranean Exporters
Analysis of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its implications for supply chain restructuring in South-East Mediterranean trade corridors.
2024
Strategic Brief
Red Sea Disruption: Supply Chain Resilience Framework
Practitioner-oriented framework for assessing and mitigating supply chain exposure to Red Sea route disruptions.
2024
Conference Contribution
UNCTAD Global Commodities Forum
Contributing to international discussions on trade facilitation, digital trade and supply chain resilience across UN policy ecosystems.
2024–2025
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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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