Chris Heine is a highly qualified and experienced professional who has worked in a variety of executive roles across different organizations. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Area Studies and Economics from the University of British Columbia and was also a recipient of the 2006 International Exchange Scholarship, where he studied Japanese Studies at Aichi Gakusen College.

He has held various senior managerial positions throughout his career, including his most recent role as Vice President - Strategic Investment at Invest Vancouver. In his previous roles as Trade Commissioner in the Pacific Regional Office and Senior Manager of Investor Services at Trade & Invest British Columbia, Chris was responsible for promoting international trade, investment and economic development. He has also worked in market development for Korea, Japan and America.

Apart from his professional background, Chris has excellent communication and marketing skills, which he gained while working in sales and marketing departments of various organizations, including BC Liquor Distribution Branch.

Overall, Chris Heine is a well-rounded professional with expertise in international trade, marketing, and investment.

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