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Director of Research From August 2004 to Present Mr. Thornell has had a long and distinguished career as a professional researcher. In his capacity as Director of Research he is able to apply his expertise in traditional and online research methods to the design and development of Rocketinfo's competitive and business intelligence applications and services. A member of the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals, Mr. Thornell works directly with Rocketinfo's corporate clients in the initial phases of research topic design. Prior to joining the company Mr. Thornell worked for many years in the field of international trade, with a specialization in Japan. At the Canada-Japan Trade Council he worked with senior levels of
government in both Canada and Japan to promote and advance bilateral trade and was a member of a number of high-level trade promotion delegations and was frequently called upon by the media and Parliamentary committees to comment on bilateral trade issues and disputes. He began his career as the political researcher at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, a position he accepted following
graduation from Queen's University.
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