Teddy Soobramanien

With over 25 years of international experience in trade negotiations, policy implementation, business development, and organizational management, Teddy Soobramanien brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and leadership qualities to steer CBC into the future. 

Teddy has held several leading roles at the World Trade Organization (WTO); the United Nations (UN); the International Trade Centre (ITC); the Commonwealth; the UK Government; the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States – European Union (ACP-EU) TradeCom Facility; the private sector; and the Mauritius Mission to the UN in Geneva. He has successfully led many programs, including the Aid for Trade Hub and Spokes Program. 

He is widely published on topics related to small economies, the ACP, developing countries, and international trade issues relevant to Africa. He has also executed multiple private sector development projects for the TradeCom Facility. 

He holds a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) from Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom; a BSc (Hons) Degree in Economics from the University of Mauritius; a Diploma in Trade Policy from the WTO; and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in International Trade Law at the University of Reading, UK.