Developing new partnerships and strengthening existing [business] relationships with the purpose of creating new business channels, operational synergies and value enhancements

As a dedicated resource working in parallel with merger & acquisition activities focused on developing business opportunities necessary for the purposes of entry into new markets and/or operational expansion across the South and South East Asian region; and subsequently, to navigate through the complexities of cross-boundary legal, regulatory, stakeholder and shareholder issues in formulating workable and mutually acceptable engagement structures. In this capacity, I was personally involved in or oversaw:1. Several asset acquisition exercises in Cambodia, with 1 transaction closed and finalised, with 2 transactions commenced, but protracted / ongoing as a result of COVID;2. Completing the company's entry into Laos together with the securing of an operating license and all requisite regulatory approvals; 3. Setting up a structure, necessary partners, local operating license and business opportunities paving the way for the company's entry into Thailand;4. Completing the company's entry into the Philippines together with the securing of an operating license and all requisite regulatory approvals.

Helped turn a proposal on paper into an expansive, multi-national concern. Along the way, setting-up standardised commercial and operating contracts, while navigating the minutiae of regulatory compliance across 6 countries towards the successful securing of operating licenses in 5 of them.