South Africa – Minnesota Business Council

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Charles Manuel

No Image Charles Manuel joined the Consular Corps after a career spanning, retail, education, provincial and local government in South Africa.
 
Mr. Manuel assumed the role of Trade Commissioner at the South African Consulate General in Chicago in November 2005. His duties include the development of trade and the facilitation of investment between the companies in the Midwest and South Africa. In this capacity Mr. Manuel coordinates trade and investment for South Africa in 14 states in the US Midwest. 
 
Before arriving in the USA Mr. Manuel was based at the Department of Trade and Industry’s head quarters in Pretoria, South Africa.  The Department of Trade and Industry aims to attract investment as well as increase access for South African products and services in international markets. One of the department’s main objectives is the creation of a fair, competitive and efficient marketplace for domestic and foreign businesses. Mr. Manuel’s division was responsible for export marketing and investment assistance and his core functions included managing incentives as well as the development of strategies for the internationalization of small and medium enterprises.