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Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China

Leading consulting firm specializing in the international expansion of SMEs and large corporations, with offices in the world’s 30 largest markets.• Devise and implement growth strategies for Altios' services, client companies, and ecosystem across diverse industries, including Consumer Goods, F&B, Sustainability, and Retail.• Specialise in providing strategic consulting and advisory services for SMEs, focusing on marketing, branding, market entry, and growth strategies for companies expanding in China.• Assessment of challenges and opportunities of international expansion for SMEs and large corporations in all industries.• Consult on tailor-made solutions for clients for international strategic planning, business development, creation/management of subsidiaries, recruitment, payroll hosting, mergers and acquisitions and industrial establishment.• Collaboration with colleagues in 22 countries around the world to develop service offers and manage projects.• Oversee and develop Altios' ecosystem, including international banks, governmental agencies, PE funds, portfolio companies, bank contracts, and trade associations.• Foster new channels and commercial relationships with local governments and key stakeholders to acquire projects and attract foreign direct investments (FDI).• Direct departmental growth strategies, manage budgetary requirements including business plan management of the business unit with objectives, growth strategy, sales and marketing plan, budgets and investments.

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Meishan California Smart City (MCSC) is a new 900-acre greenfield development located in Tianfu New Area, Sichuan Province, with a total investment of RMB 30 Billion. MCSC is a cooperation between the Sichuan province of China and the State of California, the USA to kickoff building the Chinese equivalent of Silicon Valley in clean energy. It is dedicated to support all companies/technologies that are under renewable, sustainability, circular economy and Clean technology.• Managed greenfield and brownfield investments in leading Clean Tech, Sustainable, and Carbon Neutral technologies at the project.• Established an ecosystem for leading tech and opened development opportunities in the Chinese market for companies entering MCSC's trade zone.• Designed and managed COFCO's incubation centre, supporting existing and future project partners of MCSC.• Advocated for MCSC in engagements with industry leaders, discussing policies, reforms, and technologies to foster investment growth in the Chinese market.• Developed channels and commercial relationships with Sister-Cities, Venture Capitals, accelerators, and private investors to establish a local startup ecosystem.• Leveraged industry expertise to provide business insights, guide investment decisions, and support portfolio companies in alignment with development criteria and strategy.• Managed project development and account management for companies entering the China market with MCSC, advising on development strategies.• Marketed and branded MCSC on international platforms, assisting companies in market entry and development strategies across various industries.

Greater Dusseldorf Area

Managing market entry of the project “Expansion of Carl Mertens”, a German company entering Chinese market after acquisition by Liu He Forging Sichuan, a china based manufacturing company. Initiate the developing phase of the expansion project lifecycle while working with cross-cultural team in Germany & China to understand the brand culture and vision for the foreign markets. • Led the market entry of Carl Mertens into the Chinese market post-acquisition by Sichuan Liu He Group.• Spearheaded the expansion project, fostering collaboration between Germany and China to formulate market strategies with key stakeholders.• Orchestrated goal implementation, formal approval processes, funding, budgetary requirements, financial planning and project timeline development.• Planned and executed development strategies within cross-cultural teams, overseeing local brand development, identity, and positioning in the Chinese market.• Develop relationship with, distributors & retail stores to carry out new Carl Merten’s product lines all over China.• Conducted risk assessments, developed tactical plans, and collaborated with key players to boost sales and visibility in the Chinese market.• Established and managed local ecosystems for the German brand through governmental and private partnerships in both B2B and B2C.

United States

The World Trade Centre facilitates international trade services and scale-up for businesses.. The WTC-SF is one of the largest and most influential business chambers in North America and is a catalyst for the region’s economic agenda. Through comprehensive research, trade education, strategy development workshops, trade missions and valuable connections to experts and business networks, WTC-SF provides targeted international trade advisory services and expertise. It is driving growth and competitiveness of businesses while fostering international trade.• Curated a portfolio of foreign investors exploring the USA market for projects, businesses, and expansion investments.• Developed and managed trade missions and Market Activation programs for businesses seeking international opportunities.• Strived to create a robust and supportive ecosystem for businesses aiming to expand their global footprint.• Prioritized venture building to augment foreign trade and investment opportunities in the Bay Area and sister WTC offices.• Executed research, analysis, due diligence, and advisory services for projects entering the USA market.• Pioneered trade and investment opportunities, hosting international trade delegations and cultivating channels and collaborations.• Spearheaded "market-focused" international marketing through social media management, content creation, and engagement.• Collaborated with startup and acceleration platforms to initiate international projects, facilitate cross-border development for SMEs, and identify-manage JV partners.• Achieved a successful attraction of USD 15 million in FDI for projects including Idea School and other EB-5 projects for the Bay Area.

Washington, United States

Saint Martin’s University is rated as one of the the most innovative university in United States of America. The Graduate office enrols and assists current and potential domestic and international students in the program. Developing partnerships with universities globally to identify the opportunity of cross cultural education & developing study abroad programs. Identifying and developing Graduate Schools’s unique propositions and differentiators. Covers all aspects of Staff Orientation, Monthly Budgeting, College & Program Orientations & Event Organisations.

Modern Management, Business/Managerial Economics

The Course in Modern Management, FHNW School of Business, is tailor-made for managers, entrepreneurs and experts. It offers an opportunity.

Master'S Degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce, 3.6 Gpa

Activities and Societies: International Student Club, French ClubSaint Martin's University, ranked 35th, is a Benedictine university.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business/Managerial Economics

Panjab University, with a National Rank of 9th in the country, is a collegiate public state university located in Chandigarh, India..