Jaclyn Mason

Regional Director - Silicon Valley & Northwest US at Department for International Trade (DIT)

Jaclyn Mason is a seasoned leader with a strong emotional intelligence, currently heading the British Government's commercial team in San Francisco and playing a key role in the strategic direction of DIT/UKTI USA.

With a background in international solution sales, client management, and business development, Jaclyn has cultivated a vast C suite network in the UK, US (particularly Silicon Valley and the Pacific Northwest), and Turkey.

Passionate about tech startups, she focuses on facilitating US companies entering the UK market and vice versa, leveraging her networks effectively.

Starting her career at Melville Craig Group in Scotland, she honed her skills in solution sales, advertising, and client management, which have been vital throughout her professional journey.

Jaclyn holds a BA Honors in Commerce with Information Management and has pursued further education through programs at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business and the Institute of Management.

Her expertise includes international business, coaching and managing teams, event management, government affairs, marketing, and sales management.