Ian Curtiss Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Develop simulations and gamify scenarios, advising clients and public on geopolitics & global risk. Clients include the VC fund Lux Capital, MBB consulting firms, Fortune 500 and top-tier universities.

Teach courses and guest lecture on global business, international affairs and organizational strategy.

Tempe

- Develop & drive strategic initiatives with multiple team members: launch programs, restructure teams, design a global advisory board, etc. to achieve cross-organizational outcomes for the school and operational improvements for siloed teams- Advise dean and university president on operational, legal and strategic risks in China, while supporting strategic statecraft initiatives on supply chain security, economic security coursework, and government-facing proposals - Lead business… Show more - Develop & drive strategic initiatives with multiple team members: launch programs, restructure teams, design a global advisory board, etc. to achieve cross-organizational outcomes for the school and operational improvements for siloed teams- Advise dean and university president on operational, legal and strategic risks in China, while supporting strategic statecraft initiatives on supply chain security, economic security coursework, and government-facing proposals - Lead business development prospects on executive education through proposal, MOU negotiation, and ongoing relationship management including an Executive MBA in Mexico, Executive Master's of Management in China, and bespoke executive programs; growing net income by over $1.5 million Show less

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Coordinated sales and customer service teams in Phoenix and Guadalajara, Mexico to map business processes and develop metrics for operational efficiency.

Beijing City, China

Led a team to develop and execute public affairs projects for US corporate clients. Managed diverse board member and client relationships to synthesize input and determine best steps forward. Consulted organizations on Chinese operations and investments in partnership with top thought leaders on China. Annual projects included the largest and most influential survey of American executives in China, executive delegations to Washington, D.C., executive conferences with 200+ attendees and… Show more Led a team to develop and execute public affairs projects for US corporate clients. Managed diverse board member and client relationships to synthesize input and determine best steps forward. Consulted organizations on Chinese operations and investments in partnership with top thought leaders on China. Annual projects included the largest and most influential survey of American executives in China, executive delegations to Washington, D.C., executive conferences with 200+ attendees and comprehensive analysis of US-China investment policies. Show less

Beijing City, China

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Analyzed economic trends in Mexico & Asia Pacific to develop recommendations for public and private clients. Projects ranged from logistics improvements at the U.S. - Mexico border to business environment competitiveness for local municipalities.

Coordinated election legislation for the state of Arizona to successfully promote bipartisan legislation which allowed Military Identification and Passports to be used at Voting Sites.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Strategy And Operations

President, MBA Student Government

Executive Education Certificate, Global Foresight & Scenario Planning

Master Of International Relations, U.S. & East Asian Commerce & Security

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Wrote thesis on the US alliance system's impact on US - Chinese Strategic Trust.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And History, Minors In Economics And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Thesis paper on the 1998 Russian Financial Crisis & Soviet economic transition.