Internationally recognized leader in building and leveraging complex global relationships in diverse economic and political environments. Manage large teams and advise CEOs, C-Suite executives, and senior government officials on strategy and critical political and business matters to inform investment decisions, shape policy, mitigate risk, develop communication strategies, and increase return on investment. Proven decision maker involving complex problems in highly dynamic and ambiguous environments.- Represent Houston’s $270 billion foreign trade balance in global political and economic markets.- Advise Houston Mayor and C-Suite executives on foreign government engagement and manage Houston’s 94 foreign diplomatic missions.- Experience founding, managing, and advising start-ups, to include venture capital and strategic investing.- Expertise serving in chief of staff/senior strategy advisor roles