Business & Trade Unit

Overview
The Business and Trade Unit of the International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD) is a strategic gateway for international commercial engagement, investment facilitation, and multisector advisory across global markets. Under the leadership of Patricia, Kenneth-Divine a seasoned trade and investment specialist with extensive experience at the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the UK Trade & Investment Department (now the Department for Business and Trade), the Unit delivers world‑class support to governments, industries, and businesses seeking to expand, diversify, or deepen their international footprint.

With a distinguished career advising hundreds of British companies from SMEs to major industry players, Patricia brings a unique blend of diplomatic insight, commercial intelligence, and sector‑specific expertise. Her advisory work has spanned critical sectors including Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewables, Sustainability, Environment, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, and Multisector Trade Development, enabling UK businesses to successfully navigate complex markets, regulatory environments, and investment landscapes.

Our Mandate
The Business and Trade Unit serves as ICPD’s engine for economic diplomacy, trade promotion, and strategic business engagement.