Experience

Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Assets Programme

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Digital Tools & Insights The programme seeks to provide the datasets, digital tools and insights necessary to facilitate a balanced public dialogue about the opportunities and risks presented by a growing digital asset ecosystem, with the ultimate objective to help inform evidence-based policymaking and regulation. Digital Tools & Insights The programme seeks to provide the datasets, digital tools and insights necessary to facilitate a balanced public dialogue about the opportunities and risks presented by a growing digital asset ecosystem, with the ultimate objective to help inform evidence-based policymaking and regulation.



The Future of Work Institute (FWCI)

• President

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Advancing future thinking FWCI is an independent, non-profit research think tank and training & advisory institute advancing futures thinking and helping our members build resilience and make the best of the challenges and opportunities in the shifting boundaries of the new era of workplace. https://www.fwci.org.uk/ http://thinkingahead.uk.com/ http://framework.fwci.org.uk/ http://central-hub.co.uk/ Advancing future thinking FWCI is an independent, non-profit research think tank and training & advisory institute advancing futures thinking and helping our members build resilience and make the best of the challenges and opportunities in the shifting boundaries of the new era of workplace. https://www.fwci.org.uk/ http://thinkingahead.uk.com/ http://framework.fwci.org.uk/ http://central-hub.co.uk/



APU Commercial Information Services LLC

• United Arab Emirates
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Digital Futures Research Desk

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  DIGITAL FUTURES is an online content publication platform catering for technology business leaders, decision makers and users, by sourcing and sharing valuable information and best practices in connection to the latest emerging technologies trends and market developments that leverage capabilities and contribute towards enhanced enterprise-wide performance. Digital Futures Subscriptions Overview > https://www.apucis.com/enGB/solutions/subscriptions-overview DIGITAL FUTURES is an online content publication platform catering for technology business leaders, decision makers and users, by sourcing and sharing valuable information and best practices in connection to the latest emerging technologies trends and market developments that leverage capabilities and contribute towards enhanced enterprise-wide performance. Digital Futures Subscriptions Overview > https://www.apucis.com/enGB/solutions/subscriptions-overview



Cambridge Assessment International Education

• Educational Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  A forum for all Cambridge teachers, principals and other education professionals to discuss issues in education. A forum for all Cambridge teachers, principals and other education professionals to discuss issues in education.



AMP Gold Bullion Merchants

• Director

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  AMP Gold Bullion Merchants are highly respected international precious metals dealers specialising in servicing wholesale and retail clients, offering cost effective physical precious metals ownership solutions - including tax free investment gold bars and coins - which are available for international secure storage, or delivery on demand, or collection from our international dealer network.

• Precious Metals - Director - Chief Economist Gold Desk

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  AMP Gold Bullion Merchants| CLIENTS WORLDWIDE | INVESTORS - COLLECTORS - SMELTERS - BULLION MERCHANTS - INSTITUTIONS - BANKSwww.ampgolds.com



The Aristotelian Edutopia | Public Benefit Educational Foundation

• Founder & Steering Committee Member

  • Dec 2009 - Present

  Aristotelian Edutopia, focuses its efforts on underprivileged education. The Aristotelian Edutopia and IMOE Social Responsibility framework is founded on 5 pillars: 1. Making lifelong learning a reality; 2. Improving the quality and efficiency of education and training; 3. Promoting equity, social cohesion and active citizenship; 4. Enhancing creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training. 5. Enhancing research partnerships between education and training institutions and the broader society. We connect for the promotion of education and training to achieve egalitarian development to the less privileged world! ARISTOTELIAN EDUTOPIA Public Benefit Educational Foundation You are all welcome to join the group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2709514 Show less



Newcastle University Marine Projects Society

• Lead Sponsor

  • Jan 1989 - Present

  As a world class research organisation, Newcastle is home to some of the world’s most advanced thinking. Access this vast pool of expertise. Energy Addressing the energy challenge, with over 50 academics involved and a funding portfolio of over £10 million Together, we transform ideas into ground-breaking applications and products. These collaborations range from research projects and enterprise initiatives through to recruitment and the provision of executive and professional development courses. The University actively seeks to take a collaborative approach to research by: - engaging directly with users of our research - seeking input from business and society Show less



Hochleitner Marine

• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2010 - Present

  http://www.hochleitner-marine.com/ Hochleitner provides the highest level of in-depth process training, consulting, hands-on implementation to Marine and Industrial corrosion prevention and coatings application. All our advice and on-site management derive from our practical understanding and experience of the industry’s regulations, warranties, insurance criteria, technology and innovations. We also provide market research and intelligence to help clients take advantage of high performance opportunities. Our services include independent advice to: -Ship owners/managers -Shipyards & Industrial/ Construction sites -Coatings contractors -Insurance and legal firms -Regulatory bodies / Classification societies Clients: International Paint / Akzo Nobel Pantheon Tankers, Maran Gas Maritime (Angelikoussis Group) Kyla Maritime Thenamaris Ships Management Oceanbulk Maritime Franco Compania Naviera Chronos Shipping European Navigation Servicing various Shipyards throughout Europe (Hellenic SY Skaramanga Greece , Elefsis SY Greece , Verolme SY Rotterdam , Gdansk GSR, Gdynia SY Poland ,Szczecin Gryfia SY Poland, Blohm Voss SY Hamburg Poland, Adriatic SY Bijela Montenegro) China and South Korea and elsewhere). RECENT PROJECTS: RegalMare Inspection of the preparation and Paint Application of Welded Erection Joints of Newbuilding Bulk Carrier 82000 dwt New Yanghtze Shipyard China | December 2017 AKZO Nobel Deep Sea Cement Carrier Drydocking in Avlis Shipyard Greece Surface Preparation and Paint Application | August 2017 AKZO Nobel Deep Sea Tug Drydocking in Avlis Shipyard Greece Surface Preparation and Paint Application | May 2017 RegalMare | Bulk Carrier 64000 dwt Water Ballast Coatings Visual survey whereby the extent of corrosion and coating degradation on the welds, edges, and flat surfaces was clearly quantified | July 2017 Safinah Consultants – Delegated for Survey Work APM Industrial Construction - TAP GAS PIPELINE | AGIP PROJECT ALBANIA | 2017/18 Show less



Euromonitor Research Solutions

• Special Reports Intelligence

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  Market research is an effective way to improve the quality of your company’s products and services, as well as to increase sales and reduce costs. Established in 1972, Euromonitor International is the world leader in strategy research for consumer markets. Comprehensive international coverage and leading edge innovation make our products an essential resource for companies locally and worldwide. An extensive network of strategic analysts in 80 countries provides the depth of global, national and local business information required in today’s increasingly international business environment. Read reviews of Passport, our full market research database: http://go.euromonitor.com/Passport-Reviews.html Show less



European Capital - Strategic Audit & RiskMetrics

• Director EuroCapital RM

  • Jan 2005 - Present

  European Capital Strategy Nexus, was founded 25 years ago, in Newcastle U.K, by a group of scientists as a multidisciplinary consulting entity, and grew to a network of professional service undertakings, linked by shared QED – Quality Excellence Deployment philosophy, core skill and expertise, joint research efforts and knowledge assets. Those core assets are brought to bear for the benefit of our clients through a blend of channels including: • Consulting/ advisory • Personnel Development & Leadership excellence programs • Customized intelligent learning solutions • Corporate Communications Solutions Research & Management Consulting Projects: FlexiPack – Economic / Ergonomic evaluation of the application of extrusion technology in converting flexible packaging with plastics. Evaluated rate of penetration and substitution of traditional packaging materials by plastics – comparative qualitative attributes and marketability analysis. Global Reserves - Economic Evaluation of Explorations and OilField Development Decisions. Mooring Performance Assessment Research into Medical testing & diagnostics, Pharmaceutical and Biological Process technology IMO - Maritime Economists Forum - New Directions in Strategic Transportation Planning. Royce Hedge Fund - Disequilibrium analysis in Portfolio Management. DB Development Xchange – SmartPlanet Climate Change Responsibility Advisors – co ordination with ESA - EuroCapital Strategic Accord Initiative, and the DEVEX International - Third World Development Initiative. International Development Advisor to Helios Group, Helios PV, and EverLight Corporation - integrated manufacturer and distributor of photovoltaic products including ingots, wafers, modules, and state-of-the-art dual-axis tracking systems, with manufacturing facilities located in, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Show less



Dreyfus Commodities Research & Trading

• Trading Strategies Consultant

  • Dec 2008 - Present

  DR Commodities Research & Trading, as an international agri-products and synthetic fuels trading and marketing company, can help you buy, sell and market your commodities internationally. It is structured in a way that is focused on building functional expertise across markets and geographic regions. We source, process, refine, transport, store, finance and market agricultural and energy products - wheat, corn, rice, oilseeds, edible oils, biodiesel, synthetic fuels and sugar, as well as precious metals. Show less



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founding Partner - Excel MindSet Professional Pathways

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  - Excel MindSet / e-CORNELL Professional Pathways (Cornell University) LRF - LearnFrames - Educational Reform, grants management, knowledge management, Organizational Learning & Training I have been involved in Educational Reform and Educational Standards and Professional Development at many levels: Coordination of professional development and educator certification programs. Instruction models, integration of EACEA reference tools Education and Training 2010 program and the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training -ET 2020,to support national reforms and close achievement gaps. Multidisciplinary Curriculum for highly capable students, for Multicultural Education / Diversity Learning - ethnicity, income, region, disability, gender. Equality Impact Assessment for Social Security Agencies. We are always on the lookout for enhancing research partnerships between education & training institutions, and educational pathways delivered in a variety of platforms, including classroom, e-learning and blended learning paths, for developing key competencies, advancing the strategic agenda of organizations, and accelerating change. In this direction, leaning on the revolutionary insights of Professor R. Schank, of the Institute for the Learning Sciences at Northwestern University, Viaro’s OpenACS Learning Suite, -one of the most sophisticated and scalable web development learning frameworks – and DACS, an effort is made for improving the way we mentor, train and learn. The DACS – Data & Analysis Centre, supports the development, testing, validation, and transitioning of Software Engineering Technology to the defense community, industry, and academia. We are also considering the setting up of the Institute of Management and Organizational Excellence,(IMOE) and the Organizational Development Research Centre, (ODRC) to offer educational resources, and knowledge, and learning solutions to Greece, Cyprus and the Balkan region. Show less



Monitor Group

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Monitor Nexus - Advisor / Research & Management Consulting

  • Nov 1990 - Jan 2013

  Carried out investigations, reports, studies, provided expertise, opinions and acted in a consulting capacity in a series of multidisciplinary research & development projects. Implemented modifications in organizational routines for enhancing managerial competence and market efficiency. Developed the Thinking Ahead Strategy Kernel (TASK) methodology, the Excel MindSet approach, and the DDI (Diagnostics & Directives Intelligence) Suite, as effective organizational health assessment and performance enhancement tools, deployed through EMI-Monitor. GOVERNANCE - Public Administration Reform Strategy & Organizational Audits – Performance & Accountability Metrics Integration - Economic and Financial Analysis - Debt issues - Budgeting - Tax and welfare solutions - Grant program management – Decentralization- Regional Integration - Public procurement – Integrated Financial Management Systems – Public Awareness & Strengthening of Community - Environmental planning and institutional capacity building TRADE Economic Partnership Agreements - Competitiveness and Trade Policy facilitation, trade promotion, HEALTHCARE Re-organising health services around people’s needs and expectations - Improve the design, visualisation and dissemination of productivity and performance information EDUCATION Learning management information systems, curriculum development - - Education sector reform - policy, financing, planning, support strategies to education ministries - Life Skills & Vocational Education and Training - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education CAPITAL MARKETS Capital Markets Intelligence Adviser to AFTS - Advanced Futures Trading Systems Inc. - Development of Automated Derivatives Trading Programs https://www.linkedin.com/company/monitor-company-group-lp/ Show less



Eurocapital S.A.

• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Precious Metals Derivatives - Riskmetrics Analyst

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

  Responsible for Governance / Strategy development / Performance monitoring / Risk Control Investment RiskMetrics Management – Research/Evaluation/Modeling of Algorithmic Trading routines PRECIOUS METALS TRADING LEASING OF METALS / COLLATERAL SWAPS ON WEIGHT ACCOUNTS Responsible for Governance / Strategy development / Performance monitoring / Risk Control Investment RiskMetrics Management – Research/Evaluation/Modeling of Algorithmic Trading routines PRECIOUS METALS TRADING LEASING OF METALS / COLLATERAL SWAPS ON WEIGHT ACCOUNTS



DB Advisors

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Mar 2008 - Jul 2009

  Business Intelligence Enterprise Solutions – KPI Dashboard Matrix Solutions – Design/Integration into WBT Systems and TIBCO Performance Optimization Engines. TRO Unit – Crisis & Emergency Management - Turnaround/Restructuring/Optimization Business Intelligence Enterprise Solutions – KPI Dashboard Matrix Solutions – Design/Integration into WBT Systems and TIBCO Performance Optimization Engines. TRO Unit – Crisis & Emergency Management - Turnaround/Restructuring/Optimization



PSD Group

• Iran
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Feb 1999 - May 2005

  Investment Holdings. Sold to a Hong Kong Holding Group. Investment Holdings. Sold to a Hong Kong Holding Group.



PSD Investments

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Vice President

  • Jan 1999 - Nov 2001

  Investment Management Company listed in Cyprus Stock Exchange – buyout by Empire Capital Investments Investment Management Company listed in Cyprus Stock Exchange – buyout by Empire Capital Investments



EMN

• France
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Development Consulting

  • Apr 1993 - Sep 1995

  Chemicals & Polymers Corporate Innovation Re-Imaging Unit : In charge of bringing innovative sustainable (biodegradable consumables, personal care) packaging / brand solutions into market place. Chemicals & Polymers Corporate Innovation Re-Imaging Unit : In charge of bringing innovative sustainable (biodegradable consumables, personal care) packaging / brand solutions into market place.



Unicorp Group / BSS

• Business Support Solutions

  • Apr 1990 - Feb 1993

  1990 - 1993 Positions: Research Analyst - Unicorp Group – Business Optimization end-to-end collaboration Solutions. Project Development Manager - BSS – Business Support Systems for Systems Integration in relation to Corporate Communication Solutions – Interactive Multimedia Applications. 1990 - 1993 Positions: Research Analyst - Unicorp Group – Business Optimization end-to-end collaboration Solutions. Project Development Manager - BSS – Business Support Systems for Systems Integration in relation to Corporate Communication Solutions – Interactive Multimedia Applications.



Drexel Burnham Lambert

• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Banking

  • Mar 1988 - Feb 1990

  Research Analyst - Drexel Burnham Lambert Part of team responsible for the $30 billion KKR- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts / RJR Nabisco leveraged buyout in 1989. Research Analyst - Drexel Burnham Lambert Part of team responsible for the $30 billion KKR- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts / RJR Nabisco leveraged buyout in 1989.