Oklahoma’s Foreign-owned Companies

Oklahoma is home to more than 140 foreign-owned companies. 48,000 jobs in the state are supported by these businesses.

Major sources of foreign investment in Oklahoma include Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia, Netherlands, Mexico, Ireland and Sweden.

Country	Business Establishments in Oklahoma	Employment in Oklahoma
Canada	66	3,310
United Kingdom	64	5,852
Japan	55	3,869
Germany	46	2,731
France	44	5,707
Switzerland	39	2,905
Australia	18	938
Netherlands	17	1,007
Mexico	16	6,846
Ireland	16	3,558
Sweden	16	2,770

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Your Research & Economic Analysis Services Team

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Jon is the Director of Economic Data & Research Services. He also leads the State Data Center, a partner of the U.S. Census Bureau. He leads the team responsible for economic analyses/impacts, incentives evaluations/analyses, trade reports, community-focused workshops/training, and more.

Jon Chiappe

Director, Economic Data & Research Services

Aldwyn is the Deputy Director of Commerce’s Economic Data & Research Services team. In this role, he focuses on economic analyses, strategic planning, economic impacts, incentives evaluations/analyses, trade reports, community-focused workshops and training, and more.

Aldwyn Sappleton

Deputy Director, Economic Data & Research Services

As a Senior Research Analyst, Michael focuses on economic analyses, market intelligence, strategic planning, incentives evaluations/analyses, and more.

Michael Craig

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Lesli Crofford

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