Terri Batch

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder and Principal at Batch Global Strategies

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Terri L. Batch is the Founder of Batch Global Strategies and President & CEO of Global LA, focusing on inclusive international trade and foreign direct investment. With over two decades of experience, particularly from her time at the U. S. Department of Commerce, she helps underserved businesses expand globally. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, hard-working, and an expert in her field.

Terri is passionate about cross-cultural connection, a curiosity sparked in her youth that led her to study in Beijing and Taipei. This global perspective is a cornerstone of both her professional and personal life. She is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, having founded employee resource groups and led initiatives supporting minority-owned businesses.

Unique fact: Terri is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, a skill she developed while studying abroad during both her undergraduate and graduate programs.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Consummate Professional

Dynamic But Sincere

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Global Trade
Her entire career, from the Global Diversity Export Initiative to her current firms, is dedicated to helping historically underserved businesses access international markets.
Foreign Direct Investment
As CEO of Global LA, she actively promotes the Los Angeles region to attract foreign investment, especially ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Renewable Energy
She recently traveled to an energy transition expo in Italy to explore sustainable technologies that could be brought to Los Angeles for major upcoming events.

Media Appearances

Terri has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Founder and Principal at Batch Global Strategies
10-2023
President and CEO at Global LA
6-2022 - 10-2023
Co-Chair - International Affairs Cluster at White House Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
10-2021 - 10-2023
Director - Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) at U.S. Commercial Service
3-2003 - 10-2023
Sr. International Trade Specialist at U.S. Department of Commerce

Education

Master of Public Administration (MPA) from University of Southern California
Global Logistic Specialist from California State University - Center for International Trade & Transportation, Long Beach

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Exp : 23 Location : Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and Principal at Batch Global Strategies
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Insights For Selling To Terri

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Terri is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Terri

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Terri move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Terri take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Terri

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