Christine Peterson

Senior Director of International Trade & Investment, Office of Los Angeles

Christine Peterson is Senior Director of International Trade and Investment for the City of Los Angeles, where she leads the city’s global business development, foreign direct investment, and international economic engagement initiatives. In this role, she works to strengthen Los Angeles’ position as a global hub for trade, innovation, clean technology, advanced manufacturing, and international commerce by building strategic partnerships with governments, businesses, and investors around the world. Peterson oversees efforts to attract international investment into Los Angeles while supporting local companies seeking to expand into global markets. Her work spans key sectors including clean energy, transportation, infrastructure, aerospace, entertainment, technology, and sustainability, helping connect Los Angeles-based organizations with international opportunities and strategic partnerships.Prior to joining the City of Los Angeles, Peterson built a career in international business development and public-private collaboration, working across economic development, trade promotion, and global investment strategy. She has extensive experience coordinating cross-border partnerships and fostering relationships between government agencies, multinational corporations, trade organizations, and civic institutions.