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Hector McKechnie

Organizer · DISC type Sd
Relationships Manager for the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys to Latin America and The Caribbean at Department for Business and Trade
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Hector McKechnie is a Relationships Manager for the UKs Trade Envoys to Latin America and the Caribbean at the Department for Business and Trade. He focuses on fostering trade and boosting British exports to the region, leveraging his expertise in foreign policy and C2 proficiency in Spanish.

Outside of his diplomatic work, Hector is an accomplished rugby player, having been a varsity champion with UCLs 1st XV and winning a silver medal in the Spanish National Championship for Rugby 7s. He is also a skilled pianist who was active in the UCL Jazz Society.

Unique fact: Hector worked as a business assistant, harvester, and translator for a vineyard in Mallorca.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Relationships Manager for the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys to Latin America and The Caribbean
Job Level
Middle
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Hector shows up

Slow Starter
Thoughtfully Quick
Somewhat Formal

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Hector cares about

UK-Latin America Trade
His role involves managing relationships for three British Trade Envoys to drive and promote trade between the UK and Latin America, boosting British exports to the region.
International Relations
His studies at UCL included a specialisation in Foreign Policy, International Security, and Latin American Politics, which directly applies to his current government role.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Relationships Manager for the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys to Latin America and The Caribbean
Department for Business and Trade
7-2023 - 11-2023
Intern
Department for Business and Trade
9-2019 - 7-2023
Undergraduate Student
UCL
4-2022 - 6-2022
Assistant
Finca Ses Rotes SL
10-2020 - 10-2021
Columnist
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In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-2019 - 9-2023
Bachelor of Arts - BA
UCL
7-2022 - 7-2022
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
9-2021 - 6-2022
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Universidad de Sevilla
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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