John Steward Email & Phone Number

Stafford, Tx, Us

Moor Row, Cumbria, Gb

Current re-start of Global Reach Development South AfricaInternational Consultancy focused on Strategy, Program Improvement and Financial Management. Responsibilities include all activities of the business (Business Development, Strategic Planning, Client Management, Financial & Asset Management, Human Resources, Administration and Taxation) in delivery of client services aligned to organizational priorities, goals and financial objectives.

Cloud Technology start-up. Trusted Angel investor. Daily financial responsibility; Negotiated partner agreements, technology acquisitions, and grew staff from one to five in 9 months.o Microsoft Partner Network, MDM, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutiono Epilogue Training Software Partner

Established an International Consultancy designing and leading Strategy, Program Improvement and Financial Management for clients in South Africa and Australia. Oversight for all activities of the business to deliver services aligned to client priorities and financial objectives. Grew the business from inception to just over ZAR 1 Million annual revenue. Extensive government and private strategy consulting globally. I managed the Contracts Review Process for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) opportunities in the Mpumalanga Province. I had direct dealing with the South Africa PPP unit in Pretoria. The PPP Agreements consisted of the Master plus 17 Amendments covering each phase of the project development from bulk infrastructure through to commercial development and social impacts. My engineering and consulting background as well as previous experiences as a Construction Manager in the USA positioned me well for this opportunity. I have a past history as a Construction Manager in the USA.Other assignments during this period included: - Merger & Acquisition expertise on Financial analysis and negotiation tactics to Independent Entrepreneurs on business acquisitions (2009)- Strategy Facilitation and Development SARS Modernization and Technology (M&T) Division and SARS Application Solutions Development (ASD) and Service Management, Infrastructure & Operations (SIO) Division (2009)- Strategy and Board Interventions Technopark Personnel Group (2009)- Strategy and Operations planning for Jala Capital/ Fire Control Systems following an acquisition merger between both companies (2009)

Mauritius, Africa, Mu

Provide interim commercial and financial leadership to assigned North African states (Egypt, Mauritania & Tanzania) to deliver improved operational and financial results. Reporting directly to Singapore based CFO. Responsibilities included management of all commercial matters. - Preparation of income statements and capital expenditure budgets for board approval. - Management of capital requirements and cash flow obligations- Provide financial and commercial training to Operational Management- Reporting functions include: Accounting, Procurement, Logistics and Administration.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

Responsible for PMU implementation, Departmental Coordination, Annual Report, AGM Team Logistics Coordination, Ticket Financial Reporting, other oversight and reporting duties.- Setup of PMU Structure and maintenance of PM system- Governance tools and templates- Empowerment of front-line managers- Create and Monitor Project work plans working with Department Heads

Worldwide, Oo

As an Executive within the Strategy & Strategic Finance group, John was responsible for the entire business development cycle; including proposals, staffing, contracting, contract execution and financial reconciliation of projects. He was responsible for adhering to internal controls and education and training of junior consultants on consulting methodologies.- EDI Holdings – Change Management amongst local Municipalities in developing Regional Electricity Distributors (REDs) for Eskom Distribution. Responsible for moving throughout diverse SA communities and orientating local municipal representatives to the changing landscape of power distribution in SA 2009- Department of Minerals and Energy: Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate - Organization Redesign and application for Public Entity Status 2008- Limpopo Department of Agriculture - Leadership and Management Training Programme for Accelerated and Sustainable Skills Development 2008- Botswana Export & Investment Authority – University Feasibility Study 2008- State Information Technology Agency - Project Manager: Review & development of corporate Strategy, including facilitation of Board and EXCO meetings, Pretoria, RSA 2008- Master of Ceremonies Deloitte Way 2010 and Facilitator of Deloitte Difference Consulting Skills programme; Nominated and Facilitated National Deloitte Consulting Partners’ and Business Unit Strategy sessions 2008

Worked alongside owner to Design and implement Linc Energy marketing strategy for Initial Public Offering.

Responsible for strategic and daily operations of the organization. Responsible for direction, guidance, systems set-up, implementation and performance measurement. Business growth 25 employees in October 2001 with Revenues of R8MM to 88 staff and R23MM in 2003. Managed staff & provincial budgets totalling over R11MM for 9 provinces.- National Director, loveLife Positive Lifestyle program – Utilized strategic planning and train-the-trainer skills, developing staff members and increasing leadership/HIV/AIDS awareness programme student participation from 5 sites and 1,850 students in 2001 to 17,217 in 2002 and over 37,000 at 106 sites in 2003 and over 60,000+ programme graduates in 2004.- National Training Director, loveLife Games Teacher Trainings. Trained over 7000 adults and teachers to implement quality, educational sporting events and programmes throughout South Africa. loveLife Games Positive lifestyle components and HIV/AIDS prevention message spread at 53 sporting competitions on Regional, Provincial and National levels reaching over 300,00 youth across the country annually. 2002 and 2003.- American Centre for International Labor Solidarity – Young Workers Campaign Program Manager 2004 - 2005- Facilitated ETDP Sector Education & Training Authority Certification Process for Success By Choice 2003-2004- Umsobomvu Youth Fund Youth Advisor Centre Monitoring and Evaluation 2004- South African Local Government Association Teambuilding Facilitator Pretoria 2004- Authored and implemented Leadership curriculum to over 1400 students at Annual loveLife All-Star Leadership Weekend sports and motivation program, December 2001 and 2002.

USA CAREER SUMMARYAmerican Management Systems, Inc. Fairfax, VAConsultant - Strategic Planning and Performance Management. 1999 – 2001J.S. & Associates Washington, DCDirector 1998 – 1999AT&T Solutions Consulting Dallas, TXConsultant - Strategic Planning 1996 – 1998The University of Texas at AustinComputer Consultant 1995 – 1996Construction Control Services Corporation Durham, NCProject Manager 1992 – 1994

Mba, Marketing & Operations Management

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering