John Cypher is the Senior Director, Americas, International Investment & Trade at Greater Houston Partnership. He is an entrepreneurial-oriented executive with a formidable record creating, establishing and marketing new brands. John has proven experience leading global business development, sales and strategic planning teams to success in domestic and international markets. He was the Southwest Trade Commissioner at Promexico and is an expert in identifying opportunities and forming, guiding and operating successful startups.

John has extensive international experience, he was the president of the Gotland Group for 5 years from 1999 to 2003. He is bilingual, English and Spanish.