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Matthew Peters

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Head of Investment at Embassy of Canada in Bern
📍 Bern, Berne, Switzerland

Matthew Peters is the Head of Investment at the Embassy of Canada in Bern, specializing in fostering growth for Swiss businesses in Canada. His career includes roles as a Director at Deloitte Switzerland and leading Trade & Investment for the British Embassy. Colleagues describe him as an engaging and coaching leader who delivers excellent results.

Matthew shows a keen interest in cultivating future leaders, actively promoting youth engagement in global affairs. He champions discussions on significant social issues, including climate change, health equality, and indigenous voices, highlighting his commitment to creating a positive global impact through collaboration and dialogue.

He has the unique experience of having represented both the United Kingdom and Canada in Switzerland, focusing on international trade and investment.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Head of Investment
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bern, Berne, Switzerland
Personality Overview

How Matthew shows up

Driven But Considerate
Friendly But Fast
Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Matthew cares about

Swiss-Canadian Investment
His primary role involves attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment from Swiss and Liechtensteiner companies into Canada, as highlighted in his professional activities.
Innovation Ecosystems
He actively promotes Canada's leadership in innovation, organizing events like the Canada Investment Roadshow to connect Swiss businesses with the Canadian tech scene.
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Career

Work history

5-2018
Head of Investment
Embassy of Canada in Bern
4-2017 - 4-2018
Director - Board and CxO Programmes
Deloitte Switzerland
3-2011 - 3-2017
Head of Trade & Investment
British Embassy (Switzerland) - Department for International Trade
7-2010 - 3-2011
Senior Inward Investment Officer
British Embassy (Switzerland) - Department for International Trade
1-2007 - 2-2010
Product Manager
Sicap - Group
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Media appearances

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Education
1995 - 1998
BEng (Hons.)
University of York
1990 - 1997
Education details unavailable
Bancrofts School
Social presence
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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