#HOTCS: David Mallette, Athens

“Often, we help a company just as much when we tell them the timing may not be right to enter a certain market. We make sure they are aware of both opportunities and risks in the markets we cover, aiming always to be objective about the situation, because at the end of the day, we are looking out for the best interests of our Canadian clients.

"Sometimes a creative approach is required in solving problems for Canadian companies doing business in the markets we cover, and so I think what I find motivating is sitting together with members of my team, and trying to figure out how to confront certain challenges by thinking outside the box. We’ve maintained a 100% client satisfaction rating for Canadian companies doing business in our markets, which speaks to the talent and commitment of our team members at the embassy in Athens and in our honorary consulates in Thessaloniki and Nicosia.”