Hardik Panchal

Hardik Panchal, CITP®|FIBP® Hardik Panchal is a seasoned international trade and business expansion expert with over a decade of experience driving global market growth, export strategy, and trade facilitation. As the Director of Export Sales at Worldest Exports, he helps MSMEs, startups, and multinational firms scale internationally by navigating complex trade regulations, market entry strategies, and ethical, ESG-compliant supply chains with full traceability. He has trained 100+ SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs at Impexperts, equipping them with practical skills to build careers and businesses in international trade, including modules on export readiness, global compliance, and market research. Hardik holds the CITP®|FIBP® designation from FITT, Canada, endorsed by the Canadian government and the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), New York. He has co-led a $6M FDI joint venture in South Africa, opened new international markets, and developed AI- and ML-powered export tools that automate the trade lifecycle—from HS code mapping, market intelligence, and trade anomaly detection to contract management and traceability in ethical supply chains—enhancing transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in global sourcing and logistics. As a mentor, he guides entrepreneurs, trade professionals, and organizations toward sustainable, strategic international growth, leveraging emerging technologies, innovation partnerships, and global trade expertise to create measurable impact. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hardikpanchal07