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Albert Costilo
Head of Business Development at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
Albert Costilo is the Head of Business Development at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE), a government agency focused on helping New Zealand businesses grow internationally. He has held this position since February 2018 and is based in the Embassy in Washington, D.C. His role involves strategizing and executing market entry plans for various companies looking to enter the U.S. market.1
Professional Background
Before joining NZTE, Costilo had extensive experience in business development across different regions and industries:
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Vice President, Business Development at Sales Force Europe (2015-2018): He helped American tech companies enter the European market.
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Director at Global Business Fluency Group (2014-2018): Focused on sales strategies and partnerships in Latin America.
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Director of Sales - Latin America at Textron (2011-2014): Led successful market re-entry strategies.
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Vice President Sales - Europe at Sonim Technologies (2005-2008): Managed a new business unit in Europe.
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Director of Sales & Distribution - Latin America at NII Holdings, Inc. (1999-2005): Contributed to the company’s growth from startup to Fortune 500.
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Sr. Manager, Global Channel Development at Iridium (1998-1999): Worked on international go-to-market strategies.1
Education and Skills
Costilo is multilingual, proficient in Spanish and Portuguese, and has educational credentials from institutions such as the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy.1
His expertise lies in international business development, market entry strategies, and building strategic partnerships, particularly in the tech and telecommunications sectors.1
