Gerard Philippeaux

Gerard Philippeaux is the Interim Executive Director of the Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium. As such, he oversees the division responsible for promoting Miami-Dade County as the Global Gateway.   

Until recently, he served as Senior Advisor for trade and intergovernmental affairs at the office of Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III. He identifies, analyses, and advises the Chairman of any trade and economic development opportunities for consideration and policy implementation.  He also assists the Chairman with any intergovernmental affairs related to Miami-Dade County at the federal level.

Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Manager for Seaport Strategic Initiatives at Port Miami.  A member of the Public Affairs and Marketing division of PortMiami, he assists in the development of innovative marketing strategies to better promote the port; in the research for the elaboration of new maritime opportunities, and the fostering of new partnerships.

Starting with Miami-Dade County in 2002, Mr. Philippeaux has advised County Commissioners in the areas of policy, specifically Transportation, Community development, Public affairs, and Media relations.   In 2011, he became Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for Miami-Dade County.  Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Philippeaux has used his knowledge of policy processes to assist elected officials with fostering growth and development for their communities.   His understanding of operating business standards and strategic planning has helped policymakers in the elaboration of proactive policies for the enhancement of their localities.

Preceding his employment with Miami-Dade County, Mr. Philippeaux was a member of the Republic of Haiti’s foreign service, having served at the Haitian missions to the United Nations, the Organization of American States and in Canada. In addition, he worked for various international governmental agencies such as USAID, OAS in the capacity of senior advisor to government officials.  

Mr. Philippeaux is a graduate of John Jay College of the City University of New York (CUNY) with a degree in Public Administration and Government Affairs. He is a board member for Project Medishare; the Haitian American Leadership Organization (HALO) and Global Ties Miami. He is fluent in French, English and Creole.