Marcel Laneville
About Marcel Laneville
Marcel Laneville is a Trade Commissioner with the Government of Canada, serving since 1987. He has held various roles in international trade, including positions in Taipei, Vietnam, and Ottawa, and has a background in Finance and Marketing from the University of Ottawa.
Work at Government of Canada
Marcel Laneville has served as a Trade Commissioner at the Government of Canada since 1987, accumulating 37 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include promoting Canadian trade and investment opportunities internationally. He has held various positions within the government, including Deputy Director and Industry Liaison at Global Affairs Canada since 2016.
Previous Experience in Trade and Investment
Prior to his current role, Laneville worked at the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei as Deputy Director, Trade and Investment from 1997 to 2001. He also served as Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 2013 to 2016. These positions involved facilitating trade relations and investment opportunities between Canada and these regions.
Education and Expertise
Marcel Laneville earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from the University of Ottawa, where he studied Finance and Marketing from 1983 to 1987. He furthered his education at the FKI International Management Institute, focusing on International Business, Trade, and Commerce from 2004 to 2005. This educational background supports his extensive career in trade and investment.
Current Semi-Retirement Status
Since 2019, Marcel Laneville has been semi-retired while continuing to engage in self-employed activities. This transition allows him to leverage his extensive experience in trade and investment while exploring new opportunities.