Michael D. Laba Email & Phone Number

Michael D. Laba brings a wealth of experience as an executive and entrepreneur, with a 20-year track record of leading dynamic teams and implementing hands-on leadership to drive value in strategy, operations, and development. As the Managing Director of Rawlings International Advisory Group, he positions the firm as a strategic global partner to both government entities and the private sector, fostering shared value creation across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. His expertise extends to identifying and capitalizing on business development and investment opportunities by harnessing geopolitics, complex analytics, public policy, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends across various industries including banking, defense, energy, healthcare, technology, and transportation.In his career, Mr. Laba has provided senior advisory services to a prominent management consulting firm, focusing on growth strategy and development in the Middle East and Asia. He has also advised a global private equity firm, supporting transactions and investment communications across diverse sectors.Mr. Laba is deeply committed to leveraging technology for development and transformative change, guiding clients through the complexities of emerging challenges and strategic opportunities for tangible value creation. He has contributed his insights as a board advisor to a venture capital fund specializing in early-stage investments in blockchain infrastructure technology.His public service includes a significant tenure in politics and government, notably as an appointee during the administration of President George W. Bush, where he played a crucial international negotiating role within the U.S. Department of Defense focusing on international security, strategy, and policy.Mr. Laba's extensive global network spans government, diplomatic, military, and corporate leadership, facilitating impactful high-level engagements and fostering enduring relationships. He earned a BSc and an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he has also served in an advisory role. His academic pursuits include graduate-level studies in National Security Studies at Georgetown University. Mr. Laba's commitment to service is further evidenced by his tenure in the U.S. Army and Reserves.

Listed skills include Government, Strategy, Management, Program Management, and 37 others.

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  Rochester Institute Of Technology

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