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Bermuda

Spearheading the attraction of inward investment to Bermuda at the BDA.

Hong Kong SAR

Worked with investors in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan to assist them with their international expansion and growth into Australia via Melbourne and the wider State of Victoria. Invest Victoria takes an all-inclusive view of our client’s investment objectives, working directly and proactively with them to bridge the gap between investor and the Victorian.

United Arab Emirates

Focused on Vistra's business origination & growth in the alternative investments and corporate services space in the Middle East, as well as working closely with the group's 6,000 professionals across 45 jurisdictions globally on international investment opportunities in and out of the region. At the time Vistra Group managed 200,000 entities and.

Bahrain

Led BEDB's international network of offices, aimed at assisting companies from key global markets with their international expansion and company formation in Bahrain, often as a base for doing business across the wider Gulf region. In addition, headed up its Financial Services and Technology & Innovation teams - collectively spearheading Bahrain's.

Bahrain

Led BEDB's global network of offices including USA, UK, France, Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, China, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea. Working with its overseas representatives to attract inward investment across multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Transport, Logistics, Tourism, Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Technology &.

Bahrain

Connected growth businesses from Startups to MNCs with the Middle East via the Kingdom of Bahrain. Assisted businesses to set up in Bahrain as their launch pad for doing business in the GCC region. Particular focus on Banking/Digital Banking, Cards & Mobile Payments, Islamic Finance, FinTech, Venture Capital and Private Equity. Led a team of financial.

Bahrain

Bahrain Fintech Bay launched in February 2018 and is a dedicated space driving innovation in finance in Bahrain and across the MENA region. It is an integral part of the Kingdom's ambition to be the regions' leading 'smart financial centre'. I was delighted to be part of the team that built and launched BFB as well as serving as a member of its Board for.

Global

Headquartered out of Rotterdam, Netherlands, responsible for engaging with governments and businesses globally in the field of investment promotion and economic development. Worked with cities, regions and countries around the world to assist them with their investment attraction. Founded the 5Ps of Investment Attraction, a training tool for investment.

London > Hong Kong

Headed up InvestHK's Investment Promotion Unit in London. Responsible for the promotion of Hong Kong in Europe as a business destination, attracting inward investment to the Special Administration Region of China by supporting inward investors including startups, SMEs, family offices and corporates to set up and expand their business operations there..

Greater New York City Area

Initially appointed to the Welsh Government’s North American operation to lead on its targeting of the Financial Services industry on the US East Coast, also worked closely with the Creative Industries on the US West Coast. Latterly, took on responsibility for the in market leadership of the Wales North American Trade & Investment Promotion team based out.

London, United Kingdom

Set up and headed IBW’s London operation, building a highly motivated team of investment promotion professionals. Built and utilised an extensive network of key business influencers in the financial services industry and government, including working closely with the Lord Mayor of London and the City of London Corporation. During this same period, also.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Worked extensively with the shared services and outsourcing industry in both the private and public sector. Developed a network and profile globally within this field, along with a familiarisation with the dynamics of international business and a thorough understanding of business transformation and change projects. Worked in the UK, across Europe, North.

Global

Serviced the needs of a broad portfolio of customers in an investor aftercare capacity to add value to their aspirations for business growth, managing projects with clients ranging from startups to major multinationals and facilitating their very different needs. Developed commercial expertise and understanding of the workings of both the private and.

Wales

Serviced the needs of a broad portfolio of customers in a consulting capacity with a particular focus on the training and development/human resources needs of businesses ranging from startups to major mult-nationals. In particular, worked closely with other agencies and partners to service the training and development needs of inward investors.

Wales

Worked on a range of pioneering training initiatives aimed at supporting the skills needs of businesses in Wales. Also worked closely with partner organisations in France and Germany on pan European training initiatives funded by the European Union. Completed MBA, dissertation focused on the skills needs of entrepreneurs/business founders in Wales.

Wales

Pioneered the introduction of new training initiatives in collaboration with private sector training partners and the UK Government, most notably the launch of Modern Apprenticeships – aimed at improving work related skill levels amongst young people leaving school and college in the UK. Developed a reputation as a leading expert on industrial/work based.