How the EXIM Bank Partners with Kentucky Businesses

This Global Trade Adventure

Episode 6: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Mark E. Klein, Managing Director, Lender Accounts for EXIM (the export-import bank of the United States).

Meet Mark Klein

Omar and Mark have known each other for many years. Mark started in international banking in 2000. After working with the international groups for Bank One and 5/3rd Bank, he joined the EXIM bank in 2010.

Mark has been involved with the World Trade Center Kentucky since 2000. Mark was a member of the WTCKY Board of Directors, he was Chairman for the WTCKY Annual Dinner, he’s also played a significant role in the International Trade Certification Program offered by the WTCKY. Mark enjoys his continued involvement with this valuable program. He normally presents on trade finance topics including letters of credit, international payment mechanisms and other areas of interest.

In 2022, Kentucky surpassed $34 Billion in exports. Mark has played an integral role in helping Kentucky businesses to understand and to navigate the international banking and finance environment. He admits most companies have never heard of the EXIM Bank. The institution assists businesses in a variety of ways related to global trade.

Upcoming WTCKY EVENTS:

· 11/17/23 – Intercultural Agility Training

· 03/05/24 – International Trade Certification Program

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