Stephen Lande is a prominent figure in international trade policy. He has a long and distinguished career spanning over 50 years, primarily in government and later as a private sector consultant.

• Government Service: He served as a Foreign Service Officer in the Department of State and later spent 12 years at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as a Senior Trade Negotiator and the first Assistant USTR. Lande negotiated numerous trade agreements and is considered a key figure in the creation of the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Private Sector: He is currently President of Manchester Trade, Ltd., a consulting firm focusing on international trade. His work has included advocating for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and improvements to the Caribbean Basin Initiative. Lande also teaches international trade at Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University.

Stephen Lande is recognized for his contributions to US trade policy, particularly concerning developing countries, and for his expertise in international trade negotiations.