Aaron Rosland has spent over 25 years helping leaders and organizations succeed internationally. A former Canadian diplomat, Aaron has led high-profile trade and investment offices in some of the world’s most competitive markets and guided hundreds of businesses and governments to achieve tangible results abroad. His career spans more than 25 countries, advancing global expansion, investment attraction, and international partnerships at the highest levels of government and business.

Today, Aaron channels this unique blend of experience into Rosland Growth Advisory, where he strengthens both People Capacity and Project Capacity for governments and publicly funded agencies.

People Capacity

Equipping Leaders for Professional Growth and International Impact

Aaron knows firsthand the weight of leading complex international mandates—balancing political priorities, cross-cultural dynamics, and limited resources. Drawing from decades of experience at the forefront of global trade and investment, he now helps other leaders navigate that same landscape with greater clarity and confidence.

• Former Chief Representative for Ontario in the UK, Ireland, and India, responsible for developing strategies, managing country offices, and leading teams to deliver high-value trade, investment, and international engagement outcomes.

• Advisor to senior government and agency leaders, providing counsel on market entry strategies, global partnerships, and leadership effectiveness across North America, Europe, and Asia.

• Coach and mentor to executives and teams, refining skills in investment attraction, export development, stakeholder engagement, and international relationship-building.

• Recognized for leadership excellence, awarded by Canada’s High Commissioner to the UK and selected for the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Fellowship.

Aaron brings not just theory, but lived experience in high-pressure leadership roles, giving his clients practical insights they can immediately apply to lead their teams and organizations on the global stage.

Project Capacity

Advancing International Projects When Resources Are Stretched

International opportunities often sit idle—not for lack of ambition, but because teams are at capacity. Aaron steps in as a trusted fractional diplomat, embedding his expertise and networks to move critical projects forward.

• Delivered over 80 foreign direct investment deals worth more than $200M and creating 500+ jobs by connecting decision-makers, unlocking barriers, and securing commitments.

• Led more than 550 trade outcomes and 100+ international business missions, opening new markets and securing export wins for hundreds of companies.

• Expanded a $15.8M federal immigration initiative, establishing 25 country offices across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, leading geographically dispersed, cross-cultural teams.

• Supported governments and agencies to advance trade, investment, and market entry projects that had stalled due to resource constraints—bridging gaps without adding permanent headcount.

• Worked with leaders and stakeholders across public and private sectors, cultivating partnerships that translate strategy into measurable results.

Aaron’s clients engage him because he brings immediate credibility, deep global experience, and the ability to create momentum on complex international priorities.

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With a track record of real-world results, global networks, and cross-cultural expertise, Aaron is uniquely positioned to help leaders and organizations grow their international impact—whether by strengthening leadership capacity or delivering projects that matter.