Lead experienced network of multilingual subject matter experts offering investigation and analysis support to US corporate and government leaders. Senior Advisor to Kroll Forensics Investigations & Intelligence. Industry expertise: clean(er) technologies, building systems, energy, aviation, biotech, emerging technologies.

-Doubled company data and research resources on budget with zero staff turnover; developed team training and performance criteria to produce due diligence, data analysis, policy analysis, and risk-assessment products helping Fortune 500 company clients and government regulators understand and reduce alternative forms of risk, including those involving China.-Restructured operations in short order to target new market segments, renew client and investor interest, and position company to grow… Show more -Doubled company data and research resources on budget with zero staff turnover; developed team training and performance criteria to produce due diligence, data analysis, policy analysis, and risk-assessment products helping Fortune 500 company clients and government regulators understand and reduce alternative forms of risk, including those involving China.-Restructured operations in short order to target new market segments, renew client and investor interest, and position company to grow in 2024. Show less

Incubated two start-ups merging machine learning and AI with living system/synbio principles for transformative environment and security applications.

Expanded and directed government affairs and policy team to resolve complex market and operational challenges for corporation's building systems and aerospace industry subsidiaries located in over 15 China provinces; advised CT headquarters and Washington, DC government relations teams on all China matters; created and implemented business development strategies in targeted municipalities to secure large-scale infrastructure project success; created first in-country bilingual business unit… Show more Expanded and directed government affairs and policy team to resolve complex market and operational challenges for corporation's building systems and aerospace industry subsidiaries located in over 15 China provinces; advised CT headquarters and Washington, DC government relations teams on all China matters; created and implemented business development strategies in targeted municipalities to secure large-scale infrastructure project success; created first in-country bilingual business unit leadership council. Actively coordinated with corporate legal, ethics & compliance (e.g., IP protection, ABC, AML, trade control) functions. Elected to Board of American Chamber of Commerce-China in 2015 and 2016 before repatriation. United Technologies employed ~22,000 staff in China and operated 24 factories and ~500 offices nationwide before transition to Raytheon Technologies. Show less

Directed membership business advisory research and operations for Beijing and Shanghai (e.g. US-China public/trade policy, domestic regulatory policy, foreign direct investment trends); overhauled and updated back-office operations and compliance requirements within months; developed new relationships with senior government officials, businesses and thought leaders managing US-China relations; led market access advocacy initiatives for Fortune 500 firms. https://www.uschina.org

Re-energized and directed the US firm's research department producing high quality consulting reports covering six cleantech focus sectors: water, conventional & renewable energy, electric power infrastructure, green building, and transportation. Led recruitment and career development of diverse, multilingual team. China Greentech Initiative was acquired by the Paulson Institute (www.paulsoninstitute.org)

Created consultancy for small and mid-size companies and organizations seeking to understand and operate in Asia markets. Offered business development, market analysis, industrial research, and strategic guidance. Specialized in clean technology, renewable energy, and STEM education sectors.

Developed international marketing strategy components (Asia & Europe) for Boeing Commercial Airplane Group's executive leadership team under then-CEO, Alan Mulally; coordinated HQ issues management and government relations /policy function with Washington, DC International Affairs; managed segments of Boeing's Global Leadership Program in Germany, China, and Australia. Transferred after 9/11.

Managed corporate projects for in-country investments and government affairs/public policy programs. Served as Vice Chair, Public Policy Committee of American Chamber of Commerce - China; focus on aerospace/aviation. Repatriated to Seattle.

Seconded to China to support, direct, and grow Beijing operations, including Business Advisory Services consulting (e.g., investment strategy & best practices, license registration, regulations and industry trends) and membership. Specialized in IT and aerospace. Routinely briefed senior executives /government officials.