About Caravane
Caravane is a strategic advisory firm guiding organizations through international expansion and cross-border growth.
We specialize in Latin American markets, offering a unique combination of business strategy, governance, and multilingual communications to help Canadian companies navigate new cultural and economic landscapes.
Our name embodies movement and purpose — a journey built on resilience, intelligence, and trust.
Brand Story
Caravane was born from the belief that international growth is not just about crossing borders — it's about building bridges between people, markets, and cultures.
Our name evokes movement and connection. Like a caravan, we travel with purpose — carrying knowledge, insight, and experience to help organizations navigate new terrain with confidence. The camel within our emblem symbolizes endurance, intelligence, and adaptability: timeless qualities that define successful ventures in ever-changing global landscapes.
Rooted in strategy yet guided by human understanding, Caravane supports Quebec and Canadian companies as they expand into international markets. We bring clarity to complexity, structure to ambition, and cultural intelligence to every partnership.
Our mission is simple — to transform global growth into a guided journey, where every step forward is informed, intentional, and sustainable.
Elysha Bastien
Founder and CEO, EMBA
Founded in 2014
Languages
Elysha Bastien founded Caravane to bridge Canadian businesses with Latin American opportunities. With an Executive MBA and fluency in four languages, she guides Quebec and multinational companies through strategic market entry across Mexico, Brazil, and emerging LATAM markets.
Her expertise spans business strategy, integrated communications, and international development across industrial, manufacturing, tourism, education, and consumer goods sectors. She advises C-suite executives on growth strategies, brand positioning, governance frameworks, and value creation through strategic partnerships.
Elysha leads transformation mandates combining rigorous market analysis with cultural intelligence and change management. She develops multilingual brand platforms that resonate with local audiences while maintaining global consistency. As a trusted advisor, she represents clients in international trade missions and facilitates high-value B2B connections throughout Latin American supply chains, turning cross-border ambitions into measurable business results.
Our Purpose
Caravane exists to bridge markets and cultures, helping organizations grow with intention and integrity. We believe that sustainable expansion requires more than market analysis — it demands cultural understanding, strategic clarity, and a commitment to building lasting partnerships.
Core Values
Strategy
Rigorous analysis and clear roadmaps
Integrity
Honest counsel and ethical practice
Partnership
Collaborative relationships built on trust
Legacy
Building for long-term impact
Cultural Intelligence
Deep respect for context and nuance
"Every business has a story. We turn it into strategy."