- Spearheaded the strategic vision and direction for Complete Intelligence, a pioneering AI startup recognized as "Newcomer Start-Up of the Year" by Capital Factory.- Assembled and inspire a high-performing team of data science and digital strategy experts, fostering a collaborative, innovative environment.- Cultivated a strong culture of innovation, empowering the team to push boundaries and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that exceed client expectations.- Championed groundbreaking AI solutions and efficient software management, from design to launch, driving continuous innovation and value creation.- Orchestrated the development and commercialization of Complete Intelligence's flagship AI platform, securing early adoption from major enterprise clients across industries.- Navigated the startup's financial landscape, ensuring sustainable growth and securing critical funding from investors.- Developed and executed aggressive growth strategies, increasing market share and revenue through customer-centric approaches.- Served as the startup's brand ambassador, building a strong market presence and positioning Complete Intelligence as a thought leader.- Fostered strategic partnerships and integrations with leading ERP, supply chain, and enterprise software providers to expand market reach and enhance product capabilities.- Directed the complex regulatory and ethical landscapes surrounding AI adoption across industries.

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Executive Committee Member

Independent board member, Member of risk committee

Independent director

International content with key focus on One Belt One Road (New Silk Road) developments, globalization of Chinese companies, bi/multilateral relationships, trade and investment. Further focus on developing China Investment's advisory business and international presence with English language content. This was an unpaid advisory position.

Built and led a regional consulting practice, developing and delivering highly complex strategy and analytical client engagements. Areas of oversight included development and implementation of commercial strategy; ensuring quality of client engagements; hiring and development of staff; and leading cross-functional teams for major bids and project delivery. Promoted from Managing Director in March 2013.

Led the Economist Intelligence Unit's global Consulting and Custom Research business, a private-client research unit servicing governments, multinational firms and international organizations. Developed and implemented a new strategy across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia regions; brought in new regional management and key staff; built a professional vendor management program with key partnerships for outsourced activities; introduced new product and service offerings; raised the business unit’s visibility; dramatically grew overall business unit revenues and brought consistently high profitability.

Led the Economist Intelligence Unit's Consulting and Custom Research business in Asia, a private client research and consulting business servicing Asian governments, Asian multinational firms and multilateral institutions, as well as foreign multinationals operating in Asia. Client engagements span across the government and industry spectrum, including telecom and technology, healthcare, logistics, tourism, financial services, FMCG and retail, education, automotive, and energy.

EasySeva provides broadband internet, value-added voice (VoIP), financial and health services to those living in the rural communities of South Asia. EasySeva is a social enterprise providing an extension of internet connectivity services into these low-density, low-income communities, connecting the unconnected--those at the "bottom of the economic pyramid" through affordable, easy to access services including distance learning, communications, connectivity, telemedicine and financial services.

Advisory and consulting firm focused on telecom, media and technology (TMT) in developed and developing Asia assisting firms, governments, investors and entrepreneurs in the TMT space. Clients include:- Chief of Party for USAID's Last Mile Initiative in Sri Lanka utilizing 3.5G mobile infrastructure in rural Sri Lanka and cultivating entrepreneurs to develop sustainable, community-based businesses providing affordable, high-quality communications, technology and financial services- A global consulting firm, serving as interim Practice Director (Asia), Telecom & Media

Oversaw marketing, sales and regulatory activities. Key participant in fundraising and turnaround activities.

Provided strategic advisory and custom research analysis in the areas of media, telecom, IT, life sciences, and nanotechnology for major U.S. technology and research firms.

Started and led a technology and venture capital industry research team focused on Silicon Valley clients.

Started and led a technology industry research group focused on internet, mobile/wireless and emerging technologies.

Held several positions in San Francisco, Amsterdam, London and Florence (Firenze, Italy). Primary focus was on developing logistics and trade networks for and servicing clients in the retail and apparel sectors, particularly in eastern Europe, northern Africa and the Middle East with additional focus on east, south-east and south Asia.