About ExportExplore
We Are ExportExplore
ExportExplore helps small businesses and entrepreneurs achieve success through smart decisions and strong storytelling. We support exporters entering the UK and Ireland markets and work with government agencies to define and build their international presence for lasting growth.
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner for businesses and regions worldwide, inspiring progress and prosperity by championing local heroes, promoting entrepreneurial growth, and transforming economic development into a force for social inclusion and global success.
At ExportExplore, we believe global success is built on getting the small things right.
Whether it’s helping a business refine its market proposition, connecting regions with the right investors, or empowering local entrepreneurs, the details matter.
By focusing on the fundamentals—clear strategies, meaningful storytelling, and genuine connections—we enable businesses and regions to thrive on a global stage.
Our approach is simple: by supporting businesses and communities to take focused, practical steps, we unlock opportunities for growth that create lasting impact.
From market research and training to crafting compelling narratives and building partnerships, we ensure every decision contributes to sustainable success.
It’s the small, thoughtful actions that pave the way for transformative change, and we’re here to help you get them right.
About Declan Barry
Declan Barry is the Managing Director of ExportExplore, where he helps businesses and regions achieve international success by focusing on proposition development, storytelling, and creating meaningful connections.
As an Authorised Trade Representative, Declan supports British and Irish companies expanding into the USA and international firms entering the UK and Ireland. He also serves as an Investment Promotion Consultant, helping innovative regions attract inward investment from ideal industries and markets.
Declan views economic development as a powerful tool for addressing social inequality. By fostering entrepreneurship, creating jobs, and building skills, he believes in empowering individuals and communities while promoting cultural understanding through economic connections.
With over 15 years of experience in economic development, Declan has contributed to the creation of more than 10,000 new jobs. He has worked with global brands such as Denon, Airbus, Barclays, Citi Group, and Baker McKenzie, helping them develop strategies to meet their business goals.
His expertise extends to assisting over 50 companies annually in assessing, planning, and executing their global expansion strategies, with promoted sales in 2020 exceeding £37 million.
A firm believer in innovation, Declan combines strategic insight with a trusted network of subject matter experts to ensure technical excellence complements sales efforts. He is a regular speaker on topics including marketing, strategy, and international business.
Partnerships
We work hard to maintain the highest standards and are members of key international organisations to uphold best practice.
