Richard
Executive Consultant - USA - iCEO #64899

Experience

Driven, dynamic and accomplished International Business Executive with a BA/MS, International Business and over 35 years of distinguished contributions to market expansion, revenue growth and profitability in multi-cultural and international markets. Vast experience setting up operations, managing businesses and establishing distribution networks in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia Pacific.

Major Achievements

1. Undertook market review and analysis of Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, India and Vietnam to determine feasibility of setting up pre-paid and mobile operations. Initiatives included regulatory scenario, consumer attitudes and preferences, legal infrastructure, hiring, identifying and negotiating with sponsor banks and retail distributors. • Member of the Internal Executive Committee of MasterCard International Inc. which was responsible for company-wide management, strategy, policies and resource allocation. Generated divisional pre-tax profit of $9.6 million in 1997 and $10.8 million in 1998, in spite of adverse economic conditions, representing 10% of company profit on 5 % of company sales. Managed a board of directors with 22 members.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Financial Services

Professional Objectives

Function: Consulting for a company in development, turn around or expansion

Sector: Financial Services, consumer goods and seervices

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Consultant: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: USA, Latina America, UK

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Argentina

Brazil

Colombia

Mexico

USA

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)