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Bryan Thomas, a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving transformation and growth, has spent over 15 years honing his expertise in leadership development, organizational excellence, and strategic planning. Proficient in multiple languages, including Russian, Cebuano, and German, Bryan brings a unique cultural perspective to his work, having lived and worked in various parts of the world, including Russia, Nashville, and the Philippines. As a seasoned CEO and consultant, Bryan has led numerous high-profile projects, including the development of sustainable agriculture businesses in the Caraga region of the Philippines. He has also served as a steering committee member for Global Action Platform, a leading organization in sustainable development, and has worked with top-tier companies, including Indigi Pte Ltd and Global Partnership for Sustainable Solutions. With a strong educational foundation in sociology and linguistics, Bryan has developed a distinctive approach to leadership development, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. His expertise has been recognized through various certifications and awards, solidifying his position as a trusted advisor and thought leader in his field.

Experience

    • Co-Founder and CEO
      • Jan 2024 - Present
      • Philippines

  • L-evate Global
    • Greater Nashville Area - Philippines - Russia
    • CEO / Consultant
      • Apr 2009 - Present
      • Greater Nashville Area - Philippines - Russia

      Organization Development - Business & NGO Consulting, Connecting Social Entrepreneurial Projects with Venture Philanthropists for World-Changing Investment opportunities; Executive Coaching; Life Coaching; Change-Management & Start-Up Consulting

  • Indigi Pte LTD
    • Singapore - New York - Nashville
    • Founding Member
      • Nov 2018 - Jan 2024
      • Singapore - New York - Nashville

      Indigi Pte Ltd, a Singapore incorporated entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Partnership for Sustainable Solutions (“GPSS”), a US headquartered international development company focused on investment and strategy for sustainable business models and shared value economic development aligned with the SDGs and ESG. Together, these two entities are referred to as the Indigi Group. Indigi, through its operating company in the Philippines, develops and grows multiple agriculture businesses in the Caraga region using raw material from abaca, coconut, timber, cocoa, and other verticals. While Indigi manages the day-to-day operations of the businesses, GPSS provides the top- level management, strategy, legal, technology, and accounting services.

  • Global Action Platform
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN
    • Steering Committee Member
      • Aug 2015 - Jan 2024
      • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    • Co-Founder
      • Apr 2015 - Jan 2024
      • Nashville

      Global Partnership for Sustainable Solutions brings responsible companies, institutions, and investors together into emerging markets for sustainable development. GPSS is dedicated to creating community models for sustainable solutions and development issues in disadvantaged regions of the world. We create strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships that involve the world’s leading responsible companies, while engaging the UN, World Bank, and major government agencies. We are presently working together with the IPEU for scalable, sustainable economic, social, educational, and environmental development for the indigenous peoples of the Philippines, beginning with 500,000 hectares (1.2 million acres) of land and rainforest in the Caraga Region.

  • Humanility
    • Nashville - Philippines - Russia
    • Vice President
      • Apr 2014 - Jan 2022
      • Nashville - Philippines - Russia

      Co-founder of the non-profit, "Humanility" - we are working for the emancipation, education, and empowerment of survivors of poverty, atrocity, tragedy and slavery.

    • Founder and Managing Partner
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2021
      • Manila, Philippines

      Connecting Social Entrepreneurship with Venture Philanthropy to develop over a million acres (500,000 hectares) of land and rainforest for the Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao.

  • LLP Legal Plans
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area, Utah; Los Angeles, CA, Hong Kong and Manila
    • President
      • May 2014 - Apr 2015
      • Greater Salt Lake City Area, Utah; Los Angeles, CA, Hong Kong and Manila

      Providing legal plans for individuals, families, and companies (groups), and working to build one of the most complete Legal Plan Providers in the world. I served LLP to help design and prepare their startup company for their launch in late 2015, but am now focused on my L-evate Global partnership with GPF Capital and The Cumberland Center/Global Action Platform to develop 1.2 million acres of rainforest and indigenous people's land in the Philippines.

    • President
      • Jan 2013 - May 2014
      • Philippines

      Committed to promoting justice for all by rescuing and restoring child soldiers and other victims of human trafficking; working to promote peace through providing education and sustainable economic development in difficult areas of the Philippines.

  • Just Projects International
    • Nashville and Philippines
    • Vice President
      • May 2012 - May 2014
      • Nashville and Philippines

      Developing strategic plans for projects and products supporting justice worldwide; developing leadership and projects in Southeast Asia.

  • Project AK-47
    • Franklin, Tennessee
    • Social Media Director
      • May 2012 - Feb 2013
      • Franklin, Tennessee

      I developed and monitored all social media and PR for Just Projects International and Project: AK-47 until I became VP and moved to Asia 8 months each year.

  • noomizo
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN
    • Managing Partner
      • Nov 2010 - Nov 2012
      • Greater Nashville Area, TN

      - Managing Partner at noomizo - a local social innovative interactive media and marketplace corp.- Creation of the vision and organization development; publishing and editing for noomizo. Development of noomizo in Nashville. - Development of writing and correspondent teams.

    • President & Euroasian Leadership Consultant
      • Jan 1999 - Oct 2007

      Developed leadership training programs and established leadership training institutes in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. As President and Leadership Consultant, I performed all aspects of organization and human resource development including change management involving whole systems, performance appraisals and training interventions, strategic planning and project management, team building and multi-cultural conflict resolution. I also raised millions of dollars for projects, served on the international board of directors, and taught or spoke to over 500,000 people during my term as President of the BLTC.

Education

  • 1989 - 1994
    Azusa Pacific University
    MA, Sociology - Leadership and Organization Development
  • 1982 - 1986
    University of Oklahoma
    BS, Linguistics
  • University of Oklahoma
    Applied Linguistics

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