Multi-lingual international business lawyer and executive (JD and MBA), with twenty years of executive experience overseeing operations, global compliance, and risk mitigation. Expertise includes conflict resolution, international finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, family offices, and FinTech. Seasoned in both startups and established organizations. Eligible to work in Australia, Brazil, Canada, and the United States. Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.
Fosters a Collaborative Work Environment: Fosters a collaborative work environment through effective communication channels and team-building activities.
Evaluated Mergers and Acquisitions: Led the merger and acquisition of a Luxembourg Energy Company.
Identifies New Market Opportunities: Identifies new market opportunities through comprehensive industry analysis and competitor benchmarking.
Champions Employee Development Initiatives: Champions employee development initiatives, promoting skill enhancement and retention strategies for top talent management.
Implemented Change Management Initiatives: Implemented change management initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Manages International Operations: Coordinates all aspects of the company's international services, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
Handles Budgeting and Financial Management: Develops and manages the budget for international operations, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and maximizing ROI.
Ensures Service Quality Assurance: Develops and implements quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of service delivery across all international operations.
Drives Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities for improvement in international services and implements innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepares Executive Reports: Prepares and presents regular reports to the executive team on the status, progress, and performance of international services.
Maintains Stakeholder Communication: Ensures clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, maintaining transparency and alignment with the company's global objectives.
Developed and Executed Global Strategies: Crafted and implemented comprehensive international service strategies that drove global growth and expansion.
Conducted Market Analysis and Entry: Performed thorough market research and analysis to identify and capitalize on new international markets and opportunities.
Established Global Partnerships: Built and maintained strategic partnerships with key international stakeholders, including governments, organizations, and business leaders.
Oversaw Policy and Compliance: Ensured all international operations complied with local, national, and international laws and regulations.
Operation Strategies: Spearheaded significant shifts in corporate approach by overhauling internal processes and legal/compliance departments.
Protected Intellectual Property: Protected company intellectual property by registering trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
Resolved Complex Disputes: Resolved complex disputes through effective mediation strategies, avoiding costly litigation expenses.
Conducted Due Diligence: Conducted thorough due diligence on potential business partners, minimizing exposure to liability risks.
Developed Employee Training Programs: Developed employee training programs for understanding the legal implications of daily operations, improving overall organizational compliance.
Led Successful Negotiations: Led successful negotiations with key stakeholders, resulting in favorable contractual terms.
Advised Senior Leadership: Advised senior leadership on regulatory matters to ensure adherence to changing laws and regulations.
Managed High-Performing Legal Team: Managed a high-performing legal team to ensure timely and accurate legal support across all departments.
Legal and Compliance Strategies: Introduced comprehensive legal and anti-money laundering (AML) framework across various entities within the organization, including Holdun Family Office (Bahamas), Holt Financial Digital Bank (Bahamas), Holdun Trust (Cayman Islands), Holdun Family Office USA, Holt Funds SPC (Cayman Fund focused on US real estate), and Holt Exchange and accelerator (Canada).
Managed Legal and Strategic Growth: Managed the legal and strategic growth of Canadian startup, ZEC, specializing in wind technology, and Malette Power, a Canadian renewable energy firm focusing on projects in Africa and Latin America.
Fostered a Collaborative Work Environment: Fostered a collaborative work environment through effective communication channels and team-building activities.
Led Cross-Functional Teams: Led cross-functional teams to achieve key performance indicators and business objectives.
Evaluated Mergers and Acquisitions: Evaluated potential mergers and acquisitions, conducting thorough due diligence for strategic alignment.
Identified New Market Opportunities: Identified new market opportunities through comprehensive industry analysis and competitor benchmarking.
Championed Employee Development Initiatives: Championed employee development initiatives, promoting skill enhancement and retention strategies for top talent management.
Implemented Change Management Initiatives: Implemented change management initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Managed International Operations: Coordinated all aspects of the company's international services, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
Handled Budgeting and Financial Management: Developed and managed the budget for international operations, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and maximizing ROI.
Provided Government Counsel: Provided counsel to the governments of Togo and Ghana on optimizing local economic development and crafting legislative frameworks to attract foreign direct investments.
Ensured Service Quality Assurance: Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of service delivery across all international operations.
Led Risk Evaluation Team: Led a team of analysts in evaluating critical risks across all departments, ensuring accurate identification and timely resolution.
Assessed Regulatory Compliance: Assessed regulatory compliance requirements to ensure adherence to industry standards and minimize legal exposure.
Implemented Advanced Data Analytics: Implemented advanced data analytics tools to better predict emerging threats and improve organizational resilience.
Conducted Periodic Reassessments: Conducted periodic reassessments of existing risks and controls, allowing for proactive adjustments as needed to maintain optimal risk management practices.
Developed Contingency Plans: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust contingency plans for potential high-impact events.
Optimized Portfolio Performance: Optimized portfolio performance by conducting thorough credit assessments before approving new clients or extending additional credit lines.
Reduced Company Risk Exposure: Reduced company risk exposure by implementing effective risk management strategies and policies.
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