Biography
For the past 18 years, Babak Sarjoughian has been involved in all of the important aspects of international trade including the import and export of consumer products in Canada, UAE, Iran, China, India, Turkey and Singapore. Currently he consults to Canadian and international firms on the sourcing and import/export of textiles, foodstuffs and electronics. His financial and accounting experience together with his academic background have furthered Babak’s career and helped him develop particular expertise in foreign-exchange transactions, trade finance, international trade research, market-entry strategies, import, export, freight forwarding and customs laws. His wealth of practical experience and detailed, real-life examples help his students to understand and remember what they learn.
Academic Credentials
Post-graduate certificate, International Business Management, George Brown College, 2012
Diploma, International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
Advanced certificate. Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran, 1997
Areas of Specialization
International Market Entry Strategies
Distribution
International Trade Research
Global Entrepreneurship
Customs Procedures
Business Concepts
International Trade Management
Areas of Expertise
Foreign-Exchange Transactions
Trade Finance
International Trade Research
MarketEntry Strategies
Import
Export
Freight Forwarding
Customs Laws
Career Highlights
2013-Present – Professor, George Brown College Centre for Business
2012-2013 – NAFTA Customs Specialist, DB Schenker of Canada
2009-2010 – International Trade Manager, Apadana Trading Pioneers Co., Tehran, Iran
2008-2009 – International Trade Manager, Alborz Industry Village, Tehran, Iran
2007-2008 – Financial and Commercial Manager, Hodarad Trade Co., Tehran, Iran
2005-2007 – Financial and Commercial Manager, Foadrey Trade Co., Tehran, Iran
1999-2005 – Financial and Administration Manager, Mobile Telecommunication Company, Isfahan, Iran
1998-1999 – Industrial Accountant, Saya Steel Industries Manufacturing Engineering Co., Isfahan, Iran
1996-1998 – Financial Auditor, Sepahan Taraz Co., Isfahan, Iran
Other Activities
Member – George Brown College Program Advisory Committee
Awards
Dean’s Honour List, George Brown College, 2012
FITT International Trade Management Program Award for Excellence, 2012
Alumni Scholarship Award, George Brown College, 2012
Certificate of appreciation for speaking at Staff Professional Development Event, George Brown College, 2011
Certificate of leadership for acting as a peer liaison, George Brown College, 2011
