emba-global graduating class of 2014
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EMBA-Global graduating class of 2014
www.emba-global.com
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EMBA-Global
Global reachThe EMBA-Global programme has two streams. EMBA-GlobalAmericas and Europe is offered in London and New York by LondonBusiness School and Columbia Business School. EMBA-Global Asiaextends EMBA-Global’s reach to Hong Kong and Shanghai, with theaddition of The University of Hong Kong to the partnership.
Global perspectivesThe content and delivery of EMBA-Global means that the programmeis truly worldwide and significantly different from other top MBAprogrammes. Taught by internationally renowned faculty, studentsbenefit from unique insights and gain a truly internationalperspective. Each school takes advantage of its location to draw uponthe surrounding business communities, attracting distinguishedguest speakers and business leaders.
Global formatThe programme format is designed to allow students to balance theiracademic commitments with demanding careers and busy personallives. In part one, core classes are taught in four or five-dayconcentrated teaching periods alternating monthly betweencampuses. This allows students to fully immerse themselves in thelearning and networking opportunities of the host city. In part two,EMBA-Global students have access to the electives of all threeschools, enabling them to customise their learning to their interestsand organisational goals.
Global networkThe EMBA-Global programme gives global business leaders a uniqueopportunity to learn with and from an extraordinarily high calibre anddiverse cohort. Both EMBA-Global streams include a diverse range ofnationalities, industries and cultures, enabling all participants todevelop a broader global perspective and foster professionalrelationships and networks around the world.
Class profile
Women 24%
Finance32%
IT / Telecoms11%
Consulting9%
Industry /Manufacturing19%
Advertising / Media / PR 6%
Energy / Engineering 6%
Leisure / Retail / FMCG 6%
Public / Not-for-Profit 2%Pharmaceuticals 2%
Entertainment 1%
Law / Professional Services 4%
Architecture / Design 1%
Military 1%
Asia 19%
UK 4%Australasia 4%
Central / Latin America 2%
Europe35%
Africa / Middle East 4%
USA / Canada 32%
General Management44%
Finance 19%
Marketing / Sales 6%
Project Management 5%
Consulting13%
Legal 1%
New Business Development 7%
Operations Management 2%
Engineering 2%Medical 1%
Nationality by region
Job function
Industry sector
The world leading EMBA-Global programme is designed for experienced professionals whoseek to develop the skills, knowledge and networks to operate as successful global leaders,anywhere in the world.
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The EMBA-Global programme brings together an elite international network of businessprofessionals. Through the world renowned faculty and unique global curriculum, studentshave exclusive access to the most illuminating ideas, groundbreaking research andinnovative international business practices. Whether they choose EMBA-Global Americasand Europe or EMBA-Global Asia, students are equipped with the tools to create the futureof global business.
Programme key
EMBA-Global Americas and Europe EMBA-Global Asia
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RussianChief of StaffTNK-BPMoscow, Russian FederationExtensive cross-functional consultingexperience in the oil and gas sector.Currently focused on organisationalimprovement, strategy development andinvestment analysis. Background inestablishing and managing new accountswith total revenues of more than US$3m.Led large transformation projects in theupstream segment with an optimisationeffect of more than US$50m.
Igor AlekseevAmericanSenior Manager, Marketing DealerTrack Salt Lake City, USASenior executive responsible for marketingoperations worth US$60m in annualsoftware sales. Founded a successful realestate marketing and development firm thatgenerates US$55m in annual revenue.Developed marketing, branding, leadgeneration and nurturing strategies. Richknowledge of traditional, digital andautomated tactics across the automotive,real estate and technology industries.
Stephen Anderson
DutchOperations DirectorBram BakkerHerveld, The NetherlandsExtensive experience and expertise in supplychain management and IT, gained with theworld’s leading sportswear company.Managed large global teams andimplemented strategic process and systemsinnovation projects. Creative and strategicthinker with a passion for innovation. Stronginternational background and experience ofworking in countries around the globe.
Claudia BakkerAmericanProject Manager, Finance and DevelopmentEcom Agroindustrial CorporationNew York, USABusiness development leader focused onemerging markets and experienced innatural resources and agribusiness.Executes growth strategies and fundinginitiatives. Negotiated and securedUS$120m of funds for operations in Asianand African markets. Background in newglobal business planning and coordinatinginternational project implementation.Currently developing innovative farmerfinance initiatives in Central Asia and EastAfrica.
Meghan Bartos
CanadianDirector, Business Consulting ServicesUBS Investment BankHong Kong, ChinaMultilingual lawyer and global financeprofessional. Extensive experience of theAsian financial services industry andfinancial markets. Skilled in assisting start-up and established global hedge funds andprivate equity funds on legal, regulatory,onshore / offshore structuring, tax,governance, operations, and capital raisingconsiderations.
Henri ArslanianSwissGlobal Account DirectorAmcorZurich, SwitzerlandExtensive commercial experience in bringinginnovative packaging solutions to globalconsumer goods companies. Successfullynegotiated several large, long-termagreements. Drove global investments andbusiness implementation resulting insignificant sales growth. Led a largeinternational team and achieved theturnaround of a dissatisfied client within oneyear.
Felix AngstBritishVice PresidentINGNew York, USAHighly experienced financier responsible forthe origination and underwriting execution ofleveraged buyout debt. Broad cross-sectorexperience in financial services, technologyand industrial manufacturing for leadingprivate equity firms across Europe, Asia andNorth America. Currently developing thefirm’s sponsor coverage and underwritingcapabilities in the Americas.
Edward Bailey
German / MoroccanManaging DirectorFinap World AdvisorsBoston, USAEntrepreneurial finance and technologyexpert with extensive corporate and bankingexperience, and outstanding skills in teamleadership. Founded an alternativeinvestment fund. Increased the risk-adjustedreturn on capital of a US$2.5bn portfolio andcontributed to the double-digit growth incross-sales.
Mohammed BenfaidaRussianFinancial AnalystHemaCoreMoscow, Russian FederationSuccessful entrepreneur and results-oriented operations professional.Cross-functional skills in projectmanagement, finance and strategydevelopment. Background in psychology,the food industry and high-tech projectinvestment. Currently responsible forbudgets, future product developmentstrategy and investor relationships within astart-up medical device company.
Ilya BelovAmericanRegional DirectorProspect CapitalSan Francisco, USAExperienced credit analyst responsible forleading the Californian office of a US$3bninvestment management company.Responsible for collateralised debt obligationinvestments, junior debt investments forprivate equity leveraged buyouts and fullyfunded equity / debt investments.Background in venture capital and angelinvestment. Successfully operated two start-ups from inception to acquisition.
Joshua D. Berglund
EMBA-Global class profiles
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ItalianCountry Manager, BeneluxPoltrona Frau GroupBrussels, BelgiumInternational strategic expert. Establishedthe group’s Benelux branch and re-launcheda major brand with a €700m turnover.Developed and successfully transitioned tonew organisational and distribution models.Led a team of eight managers across threecountries and managed international branddevelopment teams across four continents.Achieved a 17% increase in turnover withintwo years and increased financialperformance by 45%.
Alessandro BuffoniIrishStrategy Advisor, Start-ups and IncubatorsPrivate EnterpriseLake Geneva, SwitzerlandMultilingual and entrepreneurialmanagement consultant. Industryprofessional advising start-up CEOs onglobal business strategy and fundraising.Assists VC firms in structuring teams.Member of the core launch team for a€500m initiative from Nissan: the launch ofthe Infiniti luxury automotive brand and F1partner in Europe.
Paul Robert CaryChinesePartnerChina Logics New York, USAEntrepreneurial professional headinginternational business development atleading internet companies in the businessanalytics, ecommerce and communicationssectors. Founder of a cross-border businessadvisory firm offering market entry strategy,product localisation and PR services forinternet companies spanning the US, India,Korea and China.
Ling ChenAmericanAssociate Director, Executive EducationColumbia Business School New York, USASubstantial background in providingconsultancy to high profile clients to drivetalent retention and employee performance.Maintained relationships while implementinga strategy for the execution of globaloperations. Extensive experience ofdeveloping business in emerging markets.Supervised a multidisciplinary teamresponsible for programme execution andevaluation.
Alan ChenBritish / GermanManaging Partner / FounderMCrown CapitalNatal, Brazil / London, UKEntrepreneur and founder of a boutiqueinvestment firm focusing on housingdevelopments in North East Brazil.Responsible for sourcing and negotiatinginvestment opportunities, fundraising,strategic leadership and operations.Currently leading a successful pilot project of320 homes.
Maximilian Crown
IndianEngagement ManagerDP-DHL ConsultingRepublic of Singapore / Bonn, GermanyExtensive experience in corporate andmarket entry strategy in Asia. Advisedcountry CEOs on commercial levers andpost-merger integration of operations,generating US$3-10m in new markets.Currently leading sales and internaltransformation efforts to establish the supplychain business in Asia.
Ishita DhamaniRussianHead, Financial and Operations ControllingAIR LIQUIDE RussiaMoscow, Russian FederationSenior finance executive currentlyoverseeing the expansion of a Frenchchemical giant in the Russian Federationwith a total investment budget of €1bn.Experience as CFO in the oil and gasindustry in the US and Russian Federation.Expertise in business development, crisismanagement activities, M&A projects andIPOs. Co-owner of a fast growing homeimprovement products retailer.
Gennady DrushlyakItalianDeputy General ManagerFluorsidMilan, ItalySenior executive with general managementand business development expertise.Extensive experience of growing andmanaging successful organisations acrossEurope. Proven leader of diverse multi-disciplinary teams in the retail, metals andchemical sectors. Broad knowledge ofmanufacturing, supply chain andcommodities trading.
Lorenzo Di Donato
IndianBrand Strategy Development ManagerBritish American Tobacco London, UKGeneral management professionalresponsible for premium global brandstrategy development. Skilled strategicleader delivering sustainable growth acrossmajor global markets. Diverse FMCGbackground covers tobacco, cosmetics,printing paper and household productsthroughout the EEMEA region. Expertise inmarket entry, business turnarounds andchange management. Delivered double-digitgrowth in market share and P&L.
Naeem Yunus BhimAmericanSolution Delivery ManagerAxa SegurosMexico City, MexicoSuccessful multinational team leaderresponsible for new product implementation.Skilled at utilising product configuration toolsto maximise flexibility and minimise time tomarket. Responsible for the development ofcore processes surrounding productdelivery.
Kelly A. BohnerCanadianVice PresidentFamily OfficeMumbai, India Senior private equity and investmentbanking professional. Extensive experiencewith leading banks in New York, Toronto,Hong Kong, the Republic of Singapore andMumbai. Expertise in M&A advisory,valuations, capital raising, due diligence andPE investments across sectors. Detailedknowledge of global real estate andconsumer products / services sectors.Currently developing technology linked start-up initiatives.
Neelam BrarItalian / CzechDirector, External RelationsENEL – Slovenske ElektrarneBratislava, SlovakiaSenior manager with broad internationalexperience. Strong cross-sector backgroundin communications, marketing, government,regulatory affairs and business development.Multinational role in the energy sectorfocusing on nuclear and renewable powergeneration in Central Europe. Experienced atleading international teams and scouting fornew business opportunities across globalmarkets.
Michele BolognaGermanDeputy CEOTakarékBank Budapest, HungaryInvestment banking specialist with a strongbackground in crisis leadership. Currentlyworking at board level and responsible forfinancial market activities and paymentservices. Extensive expertise inimplementing Western European servicelevel standards within the Central andEastern European finance industry.
Thomas Buemsen
BritishDirectorSantander UKLondon, UKSenior banking professional responsible fororiginating, structuring and executingleverage buyouts of mid-market companiesby private equity. Strong cross-sectorbackground in financing businesses forretail, leisure, business services and TMT.Experienced at presenting cases tocommittee for up to £25m of investment andleading the multiparty negotiation oftransaction documentation.
Stuart DonaldRomanianCEODG GrupBucharest, RomaniaExtensive leadership experience gainedacross a wide range of sectors. Broadexperience of starting new businesses,consulting services and strategic businessdevelopment. Currently focusing on growth,corporate strategy and global expansion.
Iulian Dumitrescu
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Australian / ItalianCommercial ManagerLaing O’RourkeLondon, UKExperienced construction professionalworking on large scale, multidisciplinary,complex infrastructure projects. Specificexpertise in rail and central city locations onjoint venture and partnering style contracts.Skilled in cost management, budget controland contract application. Currently workingin a team delivering a £210m upgrade to alive rail station.
Michelle Ferro
Norwegian / ChineseUnderwriterGardHong Kong, ChinaSpecialist underwriter for marine property,casualty and third-party liability risks acrossthe East Asia region. Prior experience ofdevising global growth strategies, designinginsurance pricing models and reporting tonational FSAs and credit agencies. Memberof the board of directors of the NorwegianChamber of Commerce, Hong Kong.
Sigvald FossumAmerican / FrenchGlobal Business Unit ManagerBeijing West IndustriesShanghai, ChinaResponsible for sales growth, total costmanagement and new product developmentof a US$160m global automotive businessunit. First-hand experience of one of thelargest Chinese acquisitions in the globalautomotive industry. Extensive knowledge ofpurchasing, project and business unitmanagement across France, the US andChina.
Nicolas Franc de FerrièreAmerican / RussianAssociate Vice PresidentThe Carlyle GroupWashington DC, USASenior management professional responsiblefor governance and compliance of theenterprise project portfolio, organisationalprocess re-engineering and verifyingbusiness systems critical for the company’sIPO. Created the firm’s quality organisationand successfully coordinated global projectacceptance efforts. Developed indicators tomonitor performance across enterpriseprojects spanning 30 international offices.
Dmitriy FotiyevAmericanDirectorShune River CapitalShanghai, ChinaGlobal operations expert, entrepreneur andfinance professional. Specialist knowledge ofthe Chinese market gained implementing abusiness for a B2B chemical company andassisting a food and beverage company topurchase Australian wine assets.Successfully founded and sold a garmentERP company and established businessprocesses for the China back-office of a USgarment retailer.
Michael FriedmanItalianInvestment ManagerGenerali GroupNew York, USABuy-side asset management professionalwith extensive international experienceacross Italy, France and the US. Currentlyleading a team of asset class specialists andanalysts. Sole responsibility for theperformance and asset allocation ofUS$1.7bn. Leads site visits and seniormanagement meetings, with a secondaryfocus on macroeconomic research.Industrial sector analysis experience.
Marco Giovannini
American / UkrainianDirector, Marketing and BusinessDevelopmentFlagship IPCalifornia, USASenior marketing professional specialising inmonetisation, licensing, litigation consultingand acquisition of patents. Skilled atgenerating leads, market research,developing relationships, brand building andfacilitating multimillion US$ transactions.Extensive logistics experience with globalFortune 500 companies. Developedmultimillion US$ partnerships andestablished vertical growth.
Alina GordonIndianSenior Portfolio Solutions ManagerEricssonSan Francisco, USASerial entrepreneur and senior businessleader. Extensive cross-functional expertisein information and communicationtechnology. Operational experience includessales, marketing, customer support andR&D across the Americas, Europe, Africa,Australia and Asia-Pacific. Successfullyidentified and created a new market fortelecommunication equipment worthUS$2bn in India.
Nikhil GuptaAmericanSenior Design Manager, iTunesAppleCupertino, USASenior manager responsible for new featuresdesign for the world’s most iconic producerof consumer electronics. Led teams tosuccessful international product launchesacross all major mobile and home userplatforms. Strong cross-functionalexperience includes research, businessrequirements, brand management,localisation and QA. Dedicated to creatinguser-friendly software design.
Monika Gromek
Moroccan / FrenchHead, Portfolio ModelsCrédit Agricole CIBParis, FranceRisk manager within a leading corporate andinvestment bank. Leader of a quantitativeteam responsible for designing andimplementing portfolio models for credit riskassessment. Developed a global frameworkfor economic capital and concentration riskmeasurement, asset valuation, stress testingand capital allocation. Extensive involvementin managing the bank’s risk profile.
Ali El HamidiIsraeliCEOJivy Group / Markets PulseHerzliya Pituach, IsraelCurrently leading a boutique softwarecompany with more than 50 employees.Increased turnover and headcount by 400%in less than three years. Founded andmanaged a successful B2B companyproviding options trading technology andachieved profitability within two years.Developed and implemented globalmarketing and sales strategies, acquiringclients across Asia, Europe and the US.
Rachely EsmanCanadianGroup Senior Vice PresidentWatheeqa Holding GroupKuwait City, KuwaitResponsible for leading multiple teamsmanaging strategic investments, privateequity and investment banking activities.Skilled at identifying cross-sector investmentopportunities across geographies. Developsand executes group portfolio strategy tocreate value uplift through various board andcommittee representations.
Mohamed El RayesChineseManaging Director Kapsch Beijing, ChinaSubstantial background in China’s telecomsand information industry. Extensive salesmanagement and operations experiencewith leading global companies in the carrierand enterprise business units. Currentlyworking as a country leader driving regionalbusiness targets. Co-founder and non-executive director of a TV production andmedia company.
Hao Fang
DanishSenior Director, Gas A. P. Moller - MaerskCopenhagen, DenmarkSenior executive with deep knowledge ofboth the energy and shipping industries.Rich international experience in sales,operations, strategy and M&A. Currentlymanaging a market-leading commodityshipping business with an annual turnover ofmore than US$350m and invested capital ofUS$1bn. Advanced Mandarin speaker.
Claus GronborgSouth KoreanDirector, Alternative InvestmentsUBS Investment BankHong Kong, ChinaExperienced investment banker withknowledge of complex financial vehicles.Expert in alternative investments for globalprivate equity and hedge funds. Skilled inprivate placement and advisory acrossfinancial investors including sovereignwealth funds and pensions. Background inmanaging a variety of portfolio companies asa senior investment professional in LBOfirms.
Sean (Sehoon) Ham
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JapaneseManagerIkeno ShotenTokyo, JapanReal estate and structured financeprofessional. Extensive experience inorigination, structuring, execution,distribution and securitisation of commercialmortgages. Successfully managed multipleloan, CMBS and ABS transactions at globalinvestment banks. Currently working for afamily business providing commercial realestate purchase / sale advisory and propertymanagement services in Tokyo.
Seiichiro Ikeno
SingaporeanVice PresidentHSBCLondon, UKSenior finance professional and corporatesocial entrepreneur. Led multinational,cross-functional teams and projects forpremier global organisations. Strong changemanager. Expertise in external audit,offshore alternative investment and bankingregulations across Asia and North America.Currently responsible for capitalmanagement of Europe.
Angelina JiangAmericanVice President, Global Business DirectorStarcom WorldwideLondon, UKCurrently leads integrated communicationsplanning and media activation across 81countries for the world’s largest mobilephone manufacturer. Expertise in globalstrategy, digital, social, mobile and emergingplatforms, consumer insights, brandedentertainment creation, and performancereporting. Manages a global cross-functionalteam focused on Asian business andOlympic sponsorship strategy.
Kristen KellyTunisianFounderMKonsultDubai, UAEFounder of a successful MENA-focusedmanagement consultancy firm dedicated toadvising companies on strategy andoperations. Established key partnershipswith firms specialising in organisation,customer experience and data analysis.Clients include leading global corporationsand small local operations in niche markets.
Meriem KebiriFrenchSenior ManagerErnst & YoungLondon, UKResponsible for advisory services to a topinvestment bank, creating US$20m inannual fees. Extensive experience ofmanaging cross-functional and multiculturalteams across France, Australia, Belgium andthe UK. Author of articles on valuation andgovernance. Led the global acquisition duediligence of a major investment bank duringthe financial crisis.
Yolaine KermarrecRussianHead, Process TechnologyLUKOIL Oil CompanyMoscow, Russian FederationSkilled international manager with extensiveknowledge of petroleum refining technologyand operations. On-field refinery experiencein Bulgaria and Italy. Currently leads allaspects linked to process technology for thecompany’s refining assets. Designed a long-term strategic development programme forrefining assets in the Russian Federationand Europe.
Ruslan Khaziev
AmericanDirector, Advisory Services EMEACorporate Executive BoardLondon, UKResponsible for advising senior sales leadersand their teams at large multinationalcorporations on achieving functionalexcellence across Europe, the Middle Eastand Africa. Supported and coordinated teamcommercial efforts in a highly matrixedorganisation, achieving consecutive years ofdouble-digit growth. Previously launchedand led the team behind a product targetingmid-sized sales organisations in the US.
Matthew P. KielRussianInvestment ManagerA1 GroupMoscow, Russian FederationPrivate equity professional with extensiveexperience in M&A and distressed assets.Responsible for more than US$600m intransactions focused on Europe, Asia andSouth America. Successfully managedportfolio company revenue growth andincreased it by 74% up to US$1.5bn in twoyears. Strong background in finance andcorporate restructuring.
Viacheslav KovarskiAmericanHead, Middle Markets TradingPrinceRidge GroupNew York, USASenior trader heading a team focused onmiddle markets and counterparties acrossthe US, Europe and the Middle East.Achieved more than 150% levered return oncapital. Skilled strategic planner at grouplevel. Prior experience of managing a large,complex credit derivatives portfolio for a top-tier investment bank.
Michael Kinnear
CanadianHead, Multimanager, Asia-PacificHSBCHong Kong, ChinaSkilled asset management professional withsignificant experience in manager research,portfolio construction and operations.Successfully established middle officeoperations for a large European assetmanager. Currently responsible for reviewingAsian markets and managing financialassets for institutional and retail clients.
Michelle HillimanAmericanManaging DirectorJH & AssociatesSan Francisco, USA Entrepreneur with extensive cross-sectorglobal leadership experience in real estate,architecture and IT. Founder and managingdirector of a design consultancy firmfocused on green building and technology.Responsible for strategic business planningand development in China and the US.Currently manages and oversees globalprojects with values exceeding US$5.8bn.
James HsiehAmericanPortfolio ManagerMomentum WorldwideWashington DC, USAExtensive marketing background withspecific expertise in branding. Involved inlaunching successful start-up companiesand growing large established internationalbrands. Currently manages an award-winning portfolio of premium spirit andinnovation brands. Developed andimplemented profitable sales and marketingstrategies while leading cross-functionalteams.
Jennifer HolmDutchEU Brand Director, RheumatologyPfizerRome, ItalyCommercial pharmaceutical experience witha specialist background in organicchemistry. Successfully developed a Pan-European marketing strategy for thecompany’s premier drug. Led cross-cultural,cross-functional initiatives supportingscientific education for the medicalcommunity. Responsible for strengtheningthe company’s market leading position.
Diederik Huisman
AmericanExecutive Vice PresidentHasmoreTokyo, JapanCurrently responsible for Japaneseoperations management and businessdevelopment. Leading in an entrepreneurialenvironment that encompasses both privatesector locations and US military installations.Specialist knowledge of brand managementand franchising within the Asian restaurantindustry.
Edward KoRussianGeneral ManagerLink DevelopmentSt. Petersburg, Russian FederationEntrepreneurial professional. Currentlymanaging a start-up for a shared telecomstowers provider pioneering colocationservices within the Russian Federation.Broad experience and expertise in thetelecoms and finance industries.
Aleksei Kuznetcov
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SingaporeanSenior AssociateSymphony AsiaRepublic of SingaporePrivate equity investor focused on the realestate, healthcare, branded real estate andlifestyle sectors. Responsible for evaluatingand executing new transactions. Advisesinvestee companies, providing operationalsupport for deals worth US$5-100m acrossAsia. Extensive experience of managingmulticultural and multidisciplinary teams inAsia and the EMEA region.
Chris Leo
ArmenianCFOSI HoldingYerevan, ArmeniaSenior professional responsible for thefinancial strategy, planning and control of aregional holding company. Manages cross-sector investments in distribution systems,hospitality services, media and hydro energy.Extensive experience in commercial bankingin emerging markets. Successfully led threeM&A transactions in Armenia and Georgia.
Aharon LevonyanAmericanManagerErnst & YoungNew York, USAExtensive experience of managing assuranceand advisory projects for multinationalcorporations and partnerships within thefinancial services industry. Specialistknowledge of insurance and private equity.Responsible for analysing key performancedrivers and business trends. Skilled atidentifying emerging technical and industrydevelopments across global markets.
Daniel LindenSingaporeanBusiness Development Manager, Asia-PacificWincor NixdorfRepublic of SingaporeSenior business development professionalwith technology products expertise.Pioneered a new business unit within amajor multinational corporation. Grewterritory from three to 12 countries,substantially increased headcount andincreased the budget by 430% in one year.Responsible for overall performanceincluding P&L, internal processes andcontrol, business systems and strategicplanning.
Hui Jie LimChineseManager, Financial Service PromotionHong Kong Trade Development CouncilHong Kong, ChinaExtensive background in B2B marketing andevent management. Previous Europeanexperience. Currently responsible formarketing Hong Kong’s financial serviceplatform, including aspects of IPO fundraising, offshore RMB / yuan business andinternational M&A for Chinese enterprises.Trilingual in Chinese, English and French.
Anthony Mak
German / SurinameseManaging Director, European OperationsYangden Solar Energy Holding CompanyFrankfurt, GermanyExtensive experience in establishing andexpanding Asian business operations inEurope. Managed and led multiculturalteams and joint venture activities acrossvarious countries. Successfully structured,negotiated and executed energy investmentsof up to US$52m. Fluent in Mandarin and apublished author of studies on the Chineserenewable energy sector.
Kevin M. Martin
SpanishHead, Marketing, Spain and PortugalBBVAMadrid, SpainSenior manager responsible for strategic andoperational marketing for all the segments,products and channels of a leading financialinstitution. Previously CEO of the bank'sonline subsidiary and managed the multi-channel strategy. Successful entrepreneurand founder of a thriving software company.
Ricardo Martin Manjon
AmericanDirectorEuropean DirectoriesLondon, UKProduct and marketing strategist specialisingin the creation and deployment of nextgeneration, digital and social mediasolutions. Currently managing a €40mdigital advertising solutions business acrosseight European markets. Strong cross-sectorknowledge leading marketing and analyticsacross social networking, telecoms and taxfirms.
Faisal LaljeeAmericanRegional Sales and Marketing Director,Digital Strategy LiaisonLincoln Financial GroupRaleigh, USAEntrepreneurial executive with a diversebackground in financial services, technologyand marketing. President of an aviationtechnology development firm and regionalmarketing director for a Fortune 500insurance company. Expertise in businessdevelopment, digital strategy and userexperience design promoting positiveengagement and increased operationalefficiency.
Travis LedwithDanishHead, Corporate TreasuryA. P. Moller - MaerskCopenhagen, DenmarkExperienced finance professional. Extensivefinance expertise gained within a leadingEuropean conglomerate. Currentlyresponsible for corporate treasury operationsincluding funding, cash and liquiditymanagement. Broad knowledge ofmulticultural environments with significantexposure throughout Asia and Africa.
Martin LarsenFrench / AlgerianVice President, Business DevelopmentVO2 GroupParis, FranceSkilled entrepreneur and results-orientedmanager focused on delivering clientsatisfaction. Core expertise in internationalbusiness development, technology servicesand strategic programme management. Astrong track record of leading highperforming teams and driving both top andbottom line growth.
Aziz Lefilef
SpanishDirector, Industrial Business DevelopmentDeoleoMadrid, SpainIndustrial engineer with broad expertise inthe food industry and diverse industrialmarkets. Entrepreneurial in outlook andskilled at identifying and developing globalbusiness opportunities. Strong track recordof leading synergistic, cross-functional teamsfocused on diversification. Successfullyestablished business ventures creating newrevenue streams during cost cutting periods.
Sergio ManzanoNew ZealanderManaging DirectorPDI Ninth HouseNew York, USAExperienced executive with a track record ofoutstanding results in start-ups, turnaroundsand M&A. Broad international leadershipexperience across Europe, Asia-Pacific, andNorth America. Globally recognised expertskilled at designing and implementing world-class talent management and leadershipdevelopment solutions for the top 500 globalcompanies.
James McLarenRussianProjects DirectorMobile TeleSystems Moscow, Russian FederationExpertise in the management and marketingof innovative IT projects. Drives interactiveservices with more than US$40m in annualrevenue for the largest telecoms group inEastern Europe and CIS. Broad expertiseleading project and operational teams,design management, branding anddelivering new products. Background incorporate sales and securing strategicpartnerships.
Andrey MenemshevAmericanDirector, ProductionAeropostaleNew York, USAExperienced apparel retail leader andstrategic thinker. Responsible for drivingsupply chain improvements, companymargins and elevating product quality.Successfully managed more than US$1.2bnin cost of goods sold and originated speed-to-market sales initiatives. Strong businessacumen, product developmentunderstanding and cost negotiationexpertise. Extensive international experience.
Justin Meno
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AzerbaijaniCEOModern GroupBaku, AzerbaijanCurrently managing 12 portfolio companieswith annual revenues of US$200m.Achieved 30% cost reduction by optimisingmanagement structures. Responsible formore than 1,000 employees. Managed aUS$60m greenfield investment andsuccessful market entry gaining 30% marketshare in three months. Diverse cross-sectorexperience includes cement production,FMCG and shipping.
Farid MusayevAmericanSenior AnalystTecolote ResearchLos Angeles, USASpecialist consultant to the US Air Forcefocused on the acquisition of space andmissile systems. Expertise in financialmanagement, cost forecasting and proposalevaluation. Previous experience with adefence contractor overseeing thedevelopment of high-tech sensor systems.Led a multi-functional team deliveringadvanced moon orbiting radars.
Matthew OuwerkerkFrenchSenior Credit AnalystThe Royal Bank of ScotlandHong Kong, ChinaExperienced risk professional with extensiveknowledge in financial analysis, duediligence and derivative products acrossEurope and Asia. Facilitated riskinfrastructure development for portfolioanalysis, reporting, monitoring and decisionmaking in Asia-Pacific. Currently responsiblefor hedge funds throughout Asia-Pacific.
Renaud Oune-Bive
AmericanDirector, Channel StrategySolarBridge Technologies Austin, USAStrategy professional responsible forassessing market conditions and drivingproduct and channel strategies. Co-developed a company from inceptionthrough to a thriving and scalable business.Previously raised more than US$5m inSeries A funding and more than US$75m inproject financing for a successful start-upventure.
Tyson PeschkeFinnishHead, Equity ProductsNordea Investment FundsHelsinki, FinlandResponsible for product development andmanagement of equity funds worth morethan €30bn. Leads a multinationalorganisation based in four differentcountries. Extensive experience in tradingand asset management in Northern Europe.Proven leader with rich experience ofscouting for new business opportunitiesacross capital markets.
Kasperi PutkonenChinese / AmericanVice PresidentGoldman SachsNew York, USAResponsible for global sustainabilityinitiatives including the implementation ofenergy efficiency projects and the corporatecarbon reduction strategy. Created andsuccessfully implemented the global greenbuilding strategy, resulting in LEEDcertification of approximately 50% of thecorporate real estate portfolio. Has workedeffectively across multidisciplinary teamsand projects.
Cindy Quan
FrenchSenior Director, International AcquisitionsIntegrationThomson ReutersLondon, UKSenior professional currently leading theintegration of acquired companies.Responsible for multiple deals throughoutEurope, the Middle East and Asia ensuringstrategic, operational and revenue goals areachieved. Strong international exposure.Skilled in global strategic programmeimplementation, corporate level budget,business planning, strategy and sales.
Julie Rassat
ChileanGroup Head, Translational Medicine Hoffmann-La Roche New York, USAPhysician and scientist. Responsible forstrategic development and theimplementation of a multimillion $US globalresearch programme. Leadstranscontinental, cross-functional teamsthrough various phases of drug developmentthat have resulted in successfulauthorisations by the FDA for the marketingand commercialisation of new medications.Founder and co-owner of a start-upcompany.
Jorge A. Quiroz
RussianPresidentPrimeConceptMoscow, Russian FederationSenior executive experienced in internationaland entrepreneurial environments. Presidentof a leading Russian service provider,overseeing external relationships, businessand corporate development for thecompany. Initiated, negotiated and signedmore than 200 partnership deals throughoutthe Russian Federation, Europe and the US.Oversaw several product launches thataccount for 95% of the current customerbase.
Ksenia MezentsevaItalianSenior Marketing ManagerSTMicroelectronicsShanghai, ChinaExperienced product manager and cross-functional team leader. Currently responsiblefor marketing a range of semiconductorsacross the Asia-Pacific region. Substantialmarketing and business developmentbackground. Successfully managedcommodity and application specific productsfor both the consumer and industrialelectronic markets. Currently leadingregional commercial product marketing todefine annual products budgets and pricestrategies.
Francesco Muggeri
IndianSenior Designer, Mobile MemoryMicron TechnologyBoise, USASenior designer with extensive experience inthe mobile computing industry. Led thedesign of circuits on mobile products withworldwide revenues of US$300m.Experience of managing and coordinatinginternational cross-functional and multi-cultural teams. Evaluated global technologyinnovations as a member of the patentcommittee.
Pradeep Ramani
AmericanSenior Strategic Planner / F/A-18 InstructorPilotUnited States Marine CorpsSan Diego, USASenior marine officer with extensive andproven leadership skills. F/A-18 squadronleader and strategic planner. Skilled atdriving productivity and efficiency througheffective team building and communication.Developed and implemented strategic plansunder extreme pressure using stronganalytical and organisational skills. TOPGUNgraduate.
Chris SeversonAmericanAssociateBooz Allen HamiltonMexico City, MexicoLead consultant driving IT strategy andbusiness development. Skilled in cross-platform IT solutions, programmemanagement, market research, businessprocess, system design and capacitybuilding. Clients include the Mexicangovernment, military, law enforcement andcivil society partners. Founder of aconsulting company specialising intechnology and acquisition management.
Carlos SantanaAmericanVice PresidentCredit SuisseNew York, USASuccessful trader of residential whole loans.Closed approximately US$10bn notional.Counter-parties include domestic andinternational banks, hedge funds / PE fundsand companies with mortgage exposure.Skilled advisor to banks and legacy portfolioson disposition strategies. Values loan assetsin M&A transactions.
Vanessa ResnickAustralian / BritishHead, Mobile and Emerging OpportunitiesProduct, EMEAPayPalLondon, UKFinancial services professional currentlyspecialising in mobile commerce andinnovation. Extensive expertise in P&Lmanagement with a strong track record ofdelivery within complex matrix organisations.Previous experience with the UK’s largestretail bank and a top tier consulting firm.Joint degree in law and commerce.
Melinda Roylett
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BrazilianEnterprise Architect / Solution ArchitectureManagerOracleSão Paulo, BrazilResults-driven manager with extensiveexperience in consulting, mission-criticalstrategic projects delivery, business solutionarchitectures and business development.Responsible for leading large cross-sectorconsulting deals for key customers in thetelecoms, financial, retail and insurancesectors. Currently managing the Brazilianconsulting architecture team and leading theLatin American consulting architectureprogramme.
Roberto SoriaRussianHead, Finance ZAO UniCredit BankMoscow, Russian FederationSenior financial professional responsible fortreasury and finance functions within aleading international bank. Diversified thefunding base and performed anti-crisismanagement during the global financialcrisis. Optimised the asset / liability structureachieving an 8% revenue increase.Established market risk and retail risk unitsand coordinated the risk stream duringintegration into the European group.
Dmitry SpryskovAustrian / ItalianSalesThomson ReutersLondon, UKSales leader for a top financial softwaretechnology provider. Currently leading globalcross-functional teams to achieve amultimillion US$ sales target. Extensiveexperience in financial technology with afocus on enterprise-wide risk management,regulation and trade processing. Stronginternational exposure across Europe, Asiaand the US.
Claudia ThurnerAmericanDirectorG4VLondon, UKSenior merchant banking professionalproviding corporate advisory services to highgrowth technology companies and theirinvestors. Extensive experience of advisingand investing in technology companies,including cross-border transactions andinvestments in Asia, Europe and the US.
Justin J. Stebbins
Taiwanese / South AfricanVice PresidentHSBCJohannesburg, South AfricaSenior finance professional responsible forestablishing the China desk of one of theworld’s largest banks within the geographicalcoverage of Sub-Saharan Africa. Focused onproviding international banking products andservices to corporates in the Asia-Pacificregion looking to expand their businesses inAfrica.
Betty M. C. TsaiDutchCommercial ManagerRoyal Dutch ShellThe Hague, The NetherlandsAuthentic and decisive leader with extensiveexperience in the oil and gas industry.Seasoned business developer withincomplex political environments. Responsiblefor equity sales of gas and sulphur for theworld’s largest industrial project. Skilled inleading change through multicultural teams.Governing a virtual team starting-up a newbusiness. Rich international exposure acrossEurope and Central Asia. Responsible for avalue in excess of US$600m.
Bob TullekenAmericanAssistant Vice PresidentDeutsche BankNew York, USAExperienced financial professionalresponsible for the budgeting, forecastingand investment governance of a US$20mportfolio in private wealth management.Detailed knowledge of the entire portfolio ofprojects and extensive experience infinancial analysis and managementreporting.
Jwalit Upadhyay
AmericanEntrepreneurCaution MediaIncline Village, USAEntrepreneur and technologist with extensiveinternet start-up experience. Founded apioneering education lead generationcompany and co-founded an internet leadgeneration site incubator. Early stage start-up investor and advisor specialising in initialidea analysis, lean and agile technologydevelopment and rapid paths to revenuegeneration and profitability.
Rick Winfield
BritishGroup Head, RiskRegusLondon, UKSeasoned finance professional withextensive experience in risk managementacross multiple geographies. Currentlyleading a global team spanning more than95 countries. Founded and led the emergingmarkets practice at one of the world’s mosticonic professional services firms. Expertisein high growth markets.
Sahil Verma
IndianDirectorParamjeevLondon, UKEnergetic entrepreneur developing a socialventure for the educational development ofchildren. Successfully founded both a socialventure and a company serving topexecutives. Created new services andlaunched two companies in the investment,strategy consulting and intellectual propertymarkets.
Paramjeev Singh Sethi
BritishPartnerMarwyn Investment ManagementLondon, UKPartner in an investment fund withc. US$300m of assets under management.Successfully led acquisitions in theentertainment, utility services, transport andluxury goods sectors across the UK, Europe,North America and Australia. Heading asmall team of investment analysts andmanaging relationships with executive teamswithin portfolio companies.
Andy Walford
SingaporeanExecutive DirectorThe GEP GroupRepublic of SingaporeResponsible for evaluating and managinginvestments in the oil, gas, chemicals,infrastructure and packaging industries.Successfully led various initiatives, includingestablishing and managing a Pan-Asianlogistics network. Currently involved in thedevelopment of infrastructure for theliquefied natural gas industry in China.Previous experience as an M&A and capitalmarkets lawyer in London.
Stephen WongChineseVice President, Asia-Pacific and LatinAmerica Lenovo Hong Kong, ChinaExtensive cross-functional experience in theIT industry. Responsible for end-to-endoperations of a multibillion US$ business,including product development, supply anddemand, product and pricing, route-to-market strategies, marketing, and after salessupport in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.Previously developed and drove internationalsales strategies resulting in successfulturnarounds and sustainable leadership.
Ken WongCanadianVice PresidentRBS SecuritiesNew York, USAMacro credit strategist specialising in thecorporate credit market. Responsible forresearching the credit market using a top-down approach alongside fundamental andtechnical analysis at the broad asset classlevel. Experienced at providing credit marketupdates and strategic and tacticalrecommendations to institutional investors.
Edward YoungTaiwaneseManager, RE Division OCI CompanyTaipei, Taiwan Experienced business developmentprofessional responsible for contractcustomer management, market analysis inthe solar energy sector and new businessdevelopment in the semiconductor sector.Strong sales and marketing background.Successfully established sales offices inLondon and Moscow. Cross-functional teamleader managing budgeting, demandplanning and marketing at a regional level.
Elsa Yeh
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SpanishSenior AnalystGala Fund ManagementDubai, UAEManager of the Middle East business of aSpanish private equity and venture capitalinvestment group. Worked on more than 30acquisitions across diverse industries.Responsibilities include strategic leadershipand sourcing investors. Manages 80% of thegroup’s international investment opportunityportfolio. Extensive experience in duediligence management, competitive analysisand international business.
Txomin Zaratiegui Osés ChineseProduct ManagerHPLondon, UKExperienced product manager responsiblefor an advanced networking product line inthe EMEA region. Strong background with atelecoms carrier and a global ITmanufacturer. Rich cross-sector knowledgegained through product lifecyclemanagement and major accountinvolvement.
Ye ZhangAustralian CEO Anchor ResourcesSydney, AustraliaExtensive experience in M&A, capital raisingand cross-border financing. Led the firsthostile takeover of a foreign listed entity by aChinese private company. Currently runningan Australian listed mining companyexpanding through exploration, developmentand acquisition. Qualified to practice lawacross the US, China and Australia.
Steven Jiayi Yu
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