Asked to form new unit to implement group treasury model to create value and prepare for global expansion.Wrote implementation plan which demonstrated value created through preferred lenders and cash pooling.

Recruited to form new department (40+ headcount) tasked to provide best-in-class analytical capabilities to entire group.Implemented approach to selecting financial advisors that balanced capital commitment with capabilities.Advised Treasurer on debt capital markets and credit investor relations.Developed plan to engage with Asian banks and institutional investors.

Asked to build US$ bond underwriting for financial institution clients in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Turkey.Wrote 1st Emerging Markets Debt Capital Markets business case and strategy for Wells Fargo.Assembled a team of FIG bankers, credit risk officers, banking system and country risk analysts to present country coverage plans to the Fixed Income Commitment Committee.Broke into the new issue business in Abu Dhabi, Brazil, the Philippines, Qatar, and Turkey.

Recruited to expand into Euro bond underwriting for U.S. corporates and to build a US$ bond underwriting business in Asia.Hired MD European Syndicate, VP European Corporate DCM, ED Asia Syndicate and MD Asia DCM.Executed Wells Fargo’s first ever EUR bond for a US corporate and first ever bond for a Chinese Bank.

Asked to relocate to Johannesburg to expand business with bank clients in sub-Saharan Africa.Initiated coverage of non-bank financial institutions in South Africa.

Recruited to increase the bank’s market share in Debt Capital Markets in the CEEMEA region to a level consistent with its credit exposure.Refocused coverage efforts on a limited number of large “elephant” transactions.Achieved top 5 league table position in first year of operation.

Recruited to build a US$ bond underwriting business in the region.Trained team of 9 professionals based in Johannesburg, London, Lagos, and Nairobi to add international debt capital markets solutions to their dialogues with clients.Commenced international debt capital markets coverage of sub-Saharan African sovereigns and leading financial institutions.

Tasked to upgrade local management capabilities and bring organization into compliance with global practices in advance of expansion of onshore activities.Recruited new local management team (COO, CFO, and Heads of Credit, Compliance, Operations, and Technology). Grew headcount from 60 to 150.Wrote first ever reputational risk policy. Generated 1st Russia franchise P&L.

Relocated to Moscow to become the firm’s senior resident banker and to develop client relationships. Originated and executed international bond transactions.Recruited and trained strategic planning VP from within firm and analyst from local brokerage house.

Asked to relocate to London to initiate coverage of Russian corporates.Led team of 7 professionals.Achieved #1 league table position in 2003.

Established heritage Chase Manhattan international debt capital markets practice in the region following the crisis. Led team of 7 professionals.Became top sovereign bond house in the region in 1st year of operation.Trained bankers from a variety of backgrounds to become successful bond originators.Trained relationship bankers to shift client dialogue to capital markets from bilateral lending.

Established new coverage group along global industry lines. Led team of 6 professionals.

Originated and executed international bond offerings. Developed unique expertise in High Yield and Liability Management transactions during the Tequila Crisis.

Managed relationships in the natural resources sector Venezuela and Colombia.Originated and executed domestic and international bond, project finance, risk management, and financial advisory transactions.

Executed debt-to-equity swap, debt restructuring, and financial advisory transactions in the region.

Taught accounting, credit analysis, financial markets, and corporate finance.

Completed entry level credit training program with category of outstanding.