Various consulting assignments.

• Researched and established Leggett & Platt Middle East office in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.• Identified and analyzed different markets in the Middle East, Africa & Sub-Continent for business development.• Introduced new products in the Middle East & Sub-Continent market.• Spearheaded growth, leading to 600% sales increase 2001-2009.• Analyzed different acquisition & joint venture opportunities.• Set up warehousing operation in Jebel Ali Free Zone and established service centers in India & Dubai.• Additional role as an advisor to other divisions for their activities in Middle East and India Markets.

• Led markets & sales expansion in Latin America.• Exceeded profitability goal for the region by 80% with increase in high margin sales.• Spearheaded major marketing drive in Latin America (Brazil, Argentina & Chile).• Broadened customer base & increased sales by 150% 1993-2000.• Established service center in Brazil, Argentina & Mexico.• Initiated & participated in achieving ISO-9000 Quality Standards Certification.• Prepared feasibility report of opening Leggett & Platt, Middle East office.• Member of L& P Strategic Committee for International Expansion into Asia and Latin America.• Earned U.S Department of Commerce, President’s Award, Excellence in Exports, E Award/ 1993.

• Managed and developed international sales and the performance of agents and distributors worldwide.• Recruited agents for regional markets and facilitated negotiations and closings via agents in South East Asia, Spain & France.• Opened the Brazilian market to reach 10% of division sales.• Organized the Argentinean & Chilean markets to achieve 25% of division sales.• Initiated market entrance into India, Saudi Arabia, Oman & United Arab Emirates, resulting in introductory sales.• Initiated entry into the Turkish market with 5% increase in sales.• Organized & managed machinery exhibitions at trade l shows in U.S., Germany, Russia, Japan, Chile, Argentina, U.A.E., India.