PROFILE

Executive with expertise in US/international business development, marketing, finance, M&As and strategic planning.

- Secured $17+ million in new business in 1 year for Wales and led 6-company French and Spanish market entry.

- Converted $4 million loss to profit in 18 months by reducing overhead 40% and refocusing pump marketing strategy.

- Opened new markets for $50 million Welsh company by negotiating £15 million acquisition with $2 million contribution.

Strategist whose keen understanding of global markets and business cultures drives profitable growth.

- Increased pump sales to Japan from 10% to 25% of total revenue, then negotiated company's sale to Daikin. - Propelled annual sales by a multiple of five in 2 years and led NASDAQ IPO. - Took Spanish company's exports from zero to 35% of revenues in 3 years. Led entry into UK, France and Netherlands. - Drove $6 million in new sales for Welsh company by developing alliance with French market leader.

Astute deal maker and problem solver with broad and varied industry experience.

- Created 22-country European distributor network for Angostura expected to propel revenues 500%+ in second year. - Key role in $30 million Dalgety London Stock Exchange acquisition and in numerous unlisted corporate acquisitions. - Introduced Angostura's top-selling product line across Europe by leveraging piggyback distribution.

Master's equivalent, Business Administration, University of Westminster, London, England. Concentration in accounting, finance, business analysis, corporate/international business law and economics. 4-year program.

Open to US or international relocation/travel. Fluent in French and Spanish.

Experience

US Representative, 2003-Present Pages Vedrenne, French producers of quality spirits Paris, France
Recruited to launch client company into the US market for alcoholic beverages

Consultant, Investment and Corporate Banking, 2003-Present, BIDC, global advisors to governments and private sector New York City

Recruited to provide the following services:

- Provision of project and franchise developement services - Project consultant - Investment and corporate banking business development - Participation in investment banking country missions.

European Representative, 2002-2003, ANGOSTURA international beverage manufacturer DC/Lyon, France

- Recruited to revitalize market for flagship product while introducing new product lines to Europe.

Partner, 2001-2002, JLA Consulting, international business realignment & process reengineering Washington, DC

- Provided financial analyses, modeling, marketing and business development services to $250+ million companies.

Vice President, US Operations, 1999-Present, Reactifs RAL, French medical products manufacturer Washington, DC

- Led startup of US subsidiary for French market leader. Created B2B marketing/distribution network. - Negotiated with major US life sciences corporations such as Quest Diagnostics, Elan and Genentech and with US military. - Currently, seeking strategic partnerships with OEM importers in the US and China.

Global Link Representative, 1993-1998, Welsh Development Agency, global market entry servicesfor Wales Lyon, France

- Facilitated market entry into France and Spain for 6 companies (aerospace, telecom, electronics, semiconductors). - Identified M&A candidates, provided due diligence and negotiation services, managed investments.

Representative, 1991-1993, Frost-Trol, manufacturer of supermarket refrigeration cabinets Castellon, Spain

- Enabled 35% increase in sales by spearheading penetration of new European markets through national distributors.

Chief Executive Officer, 1986-1989, Julien & Mege, S.A., $10 million water pump manufacturer Lyon, France

- Took company losing $4 million annually to $750,000 profit in 18 months. Directed 110 employees.

Toxicom Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ) niche technology company Chief Executive Officer, 1982-1986 Washington, DC

- Acquired controlling interest in firm. Grew sales five times with 16% profit on revenues. Led IPO; sold company.

Dalgety Group $5 billion food and agribusiness conglomerate Vice President, Legal & Finance / Assistant Group Secretary / Divisional Board Member, 1973-1978 London, England

- Legal/financial advisor to divisional CEOs and VP, Legal/Financial, for multimillion-dollar contracting business. - Traveled extensively to identify and manage M&As and JVs.

Nonprofit Experience: CEO, FFACT (promotes cultural development), Washington, DC, 2000-Present. Founder, The International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research, Brussels, Belgium, 1997-1999 Lyon, France