“Dallas is a welcoming city that owns the country’s finest international airport, occupies a central location in the United States, and has incredible attractions, a diverse population, and the headquarters of eleven Fortune 500 companies. I believe our city has enormous potential to improve its standing among global investors, foreign governments, and international tourists. I am committed to exploring how we can better tap into that potential.”
— Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
Mayor's international advisory council
In January 2020, Mayor Eric Johnson announced the formation of the Mayor’s International Advisory Council (MIAC) — initially a group of five Dallas residents who formerly held the rank of United States Ambassador. Mayor Johnson appointed former U.S. Ambassadors Richard Fisher, Kathryn Hall, Robert Jordan, James C. Oberwetter, and Jeanne L. Phillips as the inaugural members of the MIAC. Recently, Mayor Johnson announced former U.S. Ambassadors Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ron Kirk, and Mark Langdale had agreed to join the MIAC.
The seven members have expertise in diplomatic relations and international business. Phillips serves as the chair of the MIAC.
“This is an extraordinarily talented group with unparalleled experience in international affairs,” Mayor Johnson said. “I am grateful for their service to our country and to the City of Dallas.”
The advisory council convenes regularly to explore and advise Mayor Johnson on:
- The relationship between Dallas and the Washington, D.C.-based diplomatic corps.
- The relationship between Dallas and foreign investors.
- Ways to increase trade between Dallas and its top trade partners.
Mayor Johnson believes that Dallas can play a more significant role on the international scene. Dallas-Fort Worth is ranked as the No. 2 region in Texas behind Houston for foreign direct investment, according to the Texas Trade and Foreign Direct Investment 2016 report produced by the Office of the Governor. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is also the second-busiest airport in the world and the No. 2 port for international trade in Texas.
The MIAC was integral to the opening of the Trade Office of France in Dallas' new International District in December 2022.
“I am thrilled that Mayor Johnson has convened this outstanding group of former diplomats. Boosting Dallas’ international standing will set our city up for sustained success in the years to come.” — Jeanne L. Phillips, former U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
“Dallas has many of the fundamentals in place to improve its standing internationally. I am excited to work with my fellow former ambassadors and advise Mayor Johnson on strategies that will allow this great city to take its rightful place on the global stage.” — Richard W. Fisher, former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative
“Increasingly, cities will be defined by their participation in international affairs. We must be ready for the future, and I am grateful that Mayor Johnson has placed his confidence in us to figure out how we can make Dallas a truly international city.” — Kathryn Hall, former U.S. Ambassador to Austria
“I want to thank Mayor Johnson for asking me to serve as part of this distinguished advisory council. It’s time for our city to start asking what we can do to position ourselves to the rest of the world as a premier American city.” — Robert W. Jordan, former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
“My experience tells me that Dallas is ready for greater foreign investment and international tourism. I appreciate Mayor Johnson’s foresight to appoint this advisory council, and I believe we can make a significant difference for our city.” — James C. Oberwetter, former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
“I am pleased that Mayor Johnson is prioritizing international opportunities for Dallas. We should be the transportation hub for international trade because of our central location and one of the top 5 busiest airports in the U.S., DFW, with rail and highway access. In addition to economic development, our great convention center can grow by attracting more international visitors to meet and enjoy our parks, restaurants, cultural arts and museums.” — Kay Bailey Hutchison, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO
“Texans have long appreciated the entrepreneurial spirit and free market opportunities of our state,. Today the rest of the world is taking notice and Dallas is attracting investment from all over the world. I am delighted that Mayor Johnson is making global trade and investment a priority for his administration.” — Mark Langdale, former U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica.
Dallas-Area ConsulaR CorpS
BELGIUM
The Honorable Pieter A. Hye
Honorary Consul of Belgium
2525 E Southlake Bl. Suite B
Southlake, Texas 76092
Phone: (817) 748-4367
Email: belg.hc.phye@gmail.com
BELIZE
The Honorable Edwin Tench
Honorary Consul of Belize
8035 East R.L. Thornton Freeway, Suite 221
Dallas, TX 75228
Phone: (214) 328-6877
Email: miraflorestours@sbcglobal.net
CAMBODIA
The Honorable Pa Nous Pan
Honorary Consul of Cambodia
2521 Peartree Lane
Garland, TX 75042
Phone: (469) 237-9747
Email: pan_southeastasia@yahoo.com
CANADA
The Honorable Susan Harper
Consul General of Canada
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 2900
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 721-1820
Fax: (214) 922-9296
Email: dallasg@international.gc.ca
Website: http://international.gc.ca/world-monde/united_states-etats_unis/splash-dallas.aspx
CHILE
The Honorable Carolina Estela Selvidge
Honorary Consul of Chile
7111 Hill Forest Drive
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (972) 248-9695
Email: carolinaestela@me.com
DENMARK
The Honorable Harlan Crow
Honorary Consul of Denmark
3819 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 661-7036
Fax: (214) 661-8036
Email: royaldanishconsulate@crowholdings.com
ECUADOR
The Honorable Ricardo M. Bowen
Honorary Consul of Ecuador
6574 Gerrard Street
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 712-9107
Fax: (253) 369-7475
Email: ecuadorianconsulate@outlook.com
Website: www.ecuadorconsulatedallas.com
EL SALVADOR
The Honorable Adrian Ernesto Chica Girón
Consul General of El Salvador
7610 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (214) 637-1500
Fax: (214) 637-1501
Email: consuladodallas@rree.gob.sv
Website: consuladodallas.rree.gob.sv/
ESTONIA
The Honorable James Wikert
Honorary Consul of Estonia
4444 Belfort Dr.
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 417-2020
Email: jrw@wikert.com
FIJI
The Honorable Robert Hayes
Honorary Consul of Fiji
3400 Carlisle Street, Suite 310
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 954-9993
FINLAND
The Honorable Kenneth M. Niesman
Honorary Consul of Finland
2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 999-4672
Email: kniesman@foley.com
FRANCE
The Honorable François Fournier
Honorary Consul of France
4421 Lorraine Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (469) 438-3618
Email: fjmfournier@gmail.com
GERMANY
The Honorable Andreas Bremer
Honorary Consul of Germany
17130 Dallas Parkway, Suite 240
Dallas, TX 75248
Phone: (469) 687-2502
Email: abremer@international-capital.com
GUATEMALA
The Honorable Tania Alvarez
Consul of Guatemala
4405 N. Beltwood Parkway
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Email: talvarez@minex.gob.gt
HONDURAS
The Honorable Mauricio Pineda
Consul of Honduras
2520 West Irving Boulevard, Suite 400
Irving, TX 75061
Phone: (786) 816-0801
Phone 2: (786) 776-7143
Email: mpineda@pulpehn.com
ICELAND
The Honorable Peter Gudmundsson
Honorary Consul of Iceland
6827 Northwood Road
Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 415-2331
Email: petergud@gmail.com
JAPAN
The Honorable Hisashi Shichijo
Honorary Consul of Japan
4524 Bentley Drive
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 596-5012
Email: sshichijo@gmail.com
KOREA
The Honorable Sung Lae Hong
Head of Mission
14001 Dallas Parkway, Suite 450
Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: (972) 701-0180
Fax: (972) 701-0183
Email: koreadallas@mofa.go.kr
MALTA
The Honorable Gerald H. Hoag
Honorary Consul of Malta
7739 Southwestern Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 354-7263
Fax: (972) 883-4780
Email: jhoag@utdallas.edu
MEXICO
The Honorable Francisco de la Torre
Consul General of Mexico
1210 Riverbend Drive
Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (214) 932-8670
Fax: (214) 932-8673
Website: http://www.sre.gob.mx/dallas
MONACO
The Honorable Rainey Fogiel
Honorary Consul of Monaco
4517 Lorraine Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 405-3315
Email: RaineyFogiel@gmail.com
THE NETHERLANDS
The Honorable Mabrie Jackson
Honorary Consul of the Netherlands
930 East 15th Street, Apt. 556
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: (972) 621-0400
Email: dallas@nlconsulate.com
NORWAY
The Honorable Edward M. Fjordbak
Honorary Consul of Norway
7400 University Hills, Suite 326
Dallas, TX 75241
Phone: (214) 707-2213
Email: efjordbak@sbcglobal.net
PARAGUAY
The Honorable Gloria McCall Snead
Honorary Consul of Paraguay
2911 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 450
Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 384-5846
Email: gloria@gloriasnead.com
PERU
The Honorable Liliana Trelles
Consul General of Peru
13601 Preston Rd. Suite E-650
Dallas, TX, 75240
Phone: (972) 234-0005
Fax: (972) 490-1086
Email: consulado@conperdallas.com
Website: www.consuladoperu.com
ROMANIA
The Honorable Nelu Prodan
Honorary Consul of Romania
400 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 5050
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 522-3799
Email: nprodan@msn.com
SIERRA LEONE
The Honorable Patrick Jackson
Honorary Consul of Sierra Leone
2301 Forest Lane, Suite 400
Garland, TX 75042
Phone: (972) 552-5613
Email: pjackson@emrickhhs.com
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
The Honorable Martin Valko
Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic
10670 N. Central Expy, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 251-8020
Fax: (214) 251-8021
Email: mvalko@keyvisa.com
SOUTH AFRICA
The Honorable Helen Giddings
Honorary Consul of South Africa
400 S. Zang Blvd., Ste. 806
Dallas, TX 75208
Phone: (214) 943-1068
Fax: (214) 943-1069
Email: hgmultiple@aol.com
SPAIN
The Honorable Janet Pollman Kafka
Honorary Consul of Spain
5454 La Sierra, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 373-1200
Email: consulatespaindfw@gmail.com
SWEDEN
The Honorable Ann-Katherine Klintmalm
Honorary Consul of Sweden
3808 Miramar Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 521-2312
Fax: (214) 522-0148
Email: dallas@consulateofsweden.org
SWITZERLAND
The Honorable Jean Barbier Mueller
Honorary Consul of Switzerland
2501 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1400
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 965-1025
Email: dallas@honrep.ch
TAIWAN
Dr. Charles Ku
Senior Overseas Commissioner
1168 W. Main Street, Suite E
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone: (972) 436-4242
Fax: (972) 420-0102
Email: charleskudds@yahoo.com
TUNISIA
The Honorable Frank T. Kryza, II
Honorary Consul of Tunisia
4227 N. Capistrano Drive
Dallas, TX 75287-4002
Phone: (972) 310-2220
Email: ftkryza@gmail.com
UNITED KINGDOM
The Honorable Hunter L. Hunt
Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom
1900 N. Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 978-8930
Email: lhunter@huntoil.com
URUGUAY
The Honorable Julio E. Rios, II
Honorary Consul of Uruguay
700 N. Pearl Street, Suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75201
Email: cddallas@mrree.gub.uy
Mayor Johnson with Dallas-based Peruvian Consul General Liliana Trelles
