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Our Story
ABOUT US
We are a collective of practitioners and consultants with extensive experience in key roles in foreign direct investment. We come together for projects and contribute from our distinctive angles to helping international promotional agencies and economic development organisation thrive.
We are optimists: we believe that FDI is a force for good, a driver for economic betterment and social change that brings jobs, opportunities and innovation. We certainly believe in the power of together and place co-creation and inter-dependence at the very heart of what we do.
The Pathfinder
Carolina Arriagada Peters
With an international career of over 15 years in FDI, Carolina is the driving force behind of Cities & Collaboration. A former practitioner attracting and retaining investors for London, Carolina is now a premier consultant advising clients master FDI faster. As lead author of book “Investment Aftercare Explained’, the 1st comprehensive book to review how to grow and retain investors, she is a sought after adviser and board member with a proven track record in delivering transformational consultancy. She now also shares her experience via the dedicated FDI training platform fdiCampus, where she provides online training and mentoring to FDI practitioners and policy makers around the world.
Partnerships
Together we are invincible!
Are you looking to inject innovation into your FDI practice? Are you looking for partners for a tender? Are looking for support in your projects?
We are always keen to connect with peer consultants, trainers, and FDI movers & shakers plotting the next big move.
Pro Bono
We can help you when you need us
We take pride in being of service to our clients. That is why we designed our pro bono programme. We set aside time all year to give back to those who can’t afford our services, but need our support. Often, our work serves as a catalyst for other opportunities. We also collaborate closely with international organisations to ensure long term impact.
