Company Description
ExportExplore is a UK-based economic development consultancy specialising in trade development, international relations consulting, and inward investment (FDI). The firm works with U.S. states including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, and Connecticut, as well as UK regions and Swiss cantons, supporting them in building structured international partnerships that deliver export growth and sustainable FDI.
Operating at the intersection of public and private sector collaboration, ExportExplore provides market intelligence, opportunity identification, strategic outreach, and senior level relationship development. The company supports regions in clearly articulating their value proposition while ensuring companies are properly prepared for international expansion and long-term commercial success.
Principal Biography
Declan Barry is the Founder and Director of ExportExplore and has worked in economic development since 2008, both within public sector bodies and as a contractor to them. He brings extensive experience in trade promotion, investment attraction, and international market development across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the United States.
Declan specializes in facilitating market entry, building commercial partnerships, and supporting inward investment. He works closely with senior stakeholders in government, academia, and industry to create practical, sustainable international growth pathways.
Declan is a Fellow of the Centre for Peace and Democracy of Northern Ireland, reflecting his commitment to responsible leadership and long-term regional development.