• M&A advisor to aerospace and defense composite materials portfolio company of European private equity fund seeking to double revenue through US based acquisitions, including bolt on and transformative acquisitions. • As part of first phase, established selection criteria for targets, screened target universe, researched high priority targets, and initiated approach strategy for leading target candidates. • In second phase, recently completed strategic review of growth strategy which also includes potential merger, partnership, and outright sale. Company is currently evaluating key strategic options, including sale. Transaction size: $200M.

• Managed cross-border M&A and strategic review for North American subsidiaries of global steel manufacturer considering keep vs. sale option. • Fully developed business cases - (i) organic as-is, (ii) organic with additional investments, and (iii) divesting (either completely or partially) as part of the project.• Successfully advised Board to pursue divestment option and client has now commenced internal preparation for sell side M&A process for subsidiaries.

• Evaluated and advised global clients with private equity and corporate strategic investments in oil & gas, mining, and soft commodities. Executed due diligence, valuation, structuring and negotiation utilizing various financing alternatives, including credit and equity hybrid options. • Developed oil & gas trading opportunities and new customer acquisition for European global commodities trading platform in APAC over three-year period.• Assisted client’s credit and banking relationships for financing of transactions, including letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees, and other cash management facilities. Prepared transaction structuring, contract documentation, and client marketing materials.• Recently advised energy client in sale process of $50M hotel and another APAC energy client to build hotel portfolio including boutique castle and landmark hotels in UK.

• Established healthcare services startup connecting caregivers and seniors in China via a mobile app platform.• Developed business model and strategic vision, marketing strategy, and financial plan.

• Established a business to business transactional platform linking companies between Europe and China.• Responsible for project advisory, financial reporting, and capital raising.

• Advised Board of Directors of South Africa’s largest listed pure play copper and cobalt mining companies with operations throughout Central Africa.• Conducted a 24-month internal strategic review and implemented changes to restructure the company in preparation for sale (buyer analysis, delisting, investor presentations for analysts and institution investors).

• Expanded coverage efforts across European technology sector with a focus on IT services and software. Co-managed regional coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa in mining, media, technology, and industrials sectors. • Assisted management teams in negotiations with potential investors, acquirers, and acquisition targets. Led management 1-on-1s with potential debt and equity investors as sole Morgan Stanley representative.

• Provided M&A, corporate finance, and capital markets advisory services to clients in the technology industries.• Planned and managed due diligence in domestic and cross-border transactions and facilitated all aspects of transaction execution. • Created and delivered management and board presentations on strategic and financial alternatives, valuation, capital structure analysis and industry dynamics. Built financial models and performed valuation analyses.

• Originally employed by Corporate Decisions Inc. which was acquired by Mercer Management Consulting and subsequently merged with Oliver Wyman.• Managed and led teams for client strategic consulting engagements focused on growth, market entry and new business venture analyses. Developed extensive knowledge of segments within technology, media, cable, consumer, and retail sectors.