Experience

ERST Asia Pacific

• Singapore
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  ISDN Holdings in JV to bring state-of-the-art disinfectant solutions into Asia’s fight against COVID-19 About ERST Project GmbH ERST Project GmbH (“ERST”) is a German company that develops and produces innovative surface coatings with a functional long-term effect, cleaning and disinfecting products and chemical intermediates or additives. ERST is dedicated to innovations that enable future-oriented hygiene measures and create the basis for environmentally compatible intermediate products in a responsible and sustainable manner. For more information, please visit: https://www.erst-project.de/en/about-us/ About ISDN Holdings Limited Founded on its precision and motion control engineering capabilities in 1986 and listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited since 2005, ISDN Holdings Limited has today transformed into a multi-industry corporation with more than 60 offices spanning key Asian growth markets. ISDN is also listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 12 January 2017. ISDN is dominant in the niche areas of motion control, other engineering solutions and industrial computing. ISDN’s customised engineering solutions cater to different industrial sectors including medical, robotics, factory automation, energy, manufacturing, hard disk and semiconductor industries. By leveraging its alliances with strategic partners in Europe and Asia, ISDN is able to combine and thereupon benefit from the best-in- class technology and business systems these collaborations have to offer. For more information, please visit www.isdnholdings.com Taking steps to a new chapter in life! Show less



Innovative German Technology Pte Ltd - IGT Pte Ltd

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  • Set up office in Singapore for sourcing and import of innovative bio-medical and energy and educational technology from Germany into the South-East Asian market. • Connecting venture capitalists with German Biomedical companies and inventors • Laying groundwork for new inventions from Germany to penetrate the South-East Asia market. • Liaising with companies in Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia and India. • Exporting newly invented recreational technology from Asia to Europe. www.igt.sg Show less



Ministry of Energy & Water

• Lebanon
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director for the Energy Regulatory Authority - Administrative and Licensing

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Assisted the Regulatory Director on the draft Regulatory law. • Established the Regulatory Framework for privatization of the energy sector. • Participated in the annual negotiation and signing of the Power Purchasing Agreement with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. • Led meetings with private investors on investment in the energy sector; issued 5 licenses to private investors for energy generation in Afghanistan. • Contributed to the 5th ECO Workshop on Renewable Energy • Contributed to the ACD workshop on Specifications and Standardization of Biodiesel in Indonesia • Coordinated His Excellency Minister and other diplomats’ foreign missions to Conventions, Conferences, Diplomatic Meetings on all energy projects in Afghanistan and Central Asia. • Finalized plans and agendas for the Ministry’s participation in CASA 1000 and TAPI high- voltage lines and gas pipelines respectively in Central and South Asia. • Restructured His Excellency Minister’s and Chief of Staff Office and Department. • Liaised with all donors on upcoming energy projects in-country. Show less



CETENAGROUP

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations and Management

  • Feb 2006 - Feb 2013

  BUSINESS START-UP AND MANAGEMENT • Facilitated the start-up of 3 consulting companies; managed a team of up to 50 local and 6 international staff in post-conflict conditions. • Headed Taxation/Customs and Customs Clearance. • Managed contracts and logistics with diverse clientele: UN Agencies (UNDP, UNFPA, UN Habitat), Governments (Italian/British/U.S. Embassy), Military Entities (Camp Eggers, U.S. Military, ANA, ANP, ANSF, Bagram Army, NATO, ISAF), International Organizations and Development Agencies (World Bank, DED, USAID, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau, GTZ, KfW, Chemonics International, DAI) and private companies (DK German Clinic, Etisalat, Ghazanfar Bank, Alokozay) LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT • Set up logistics department for a company with 200 staff in over 20 provinces in Afghanistan; developed strategic plan and processes for sourcing, acquisition, and distribution of supplies per project requirements. • Mobilized supplies nationwide for 15 major public campaigns on counter- IED/narcotics, police literacy, fair elections et al, for foreign governments and other private entities. • Coordinated contracts and logistics with over 90 stakeholder groups; negotiated rates; benchmarked contracts costs to the marketplace; ensured seamless support and good relationships with approx. 50 vendors (China, Pakistan, Germany, Dubai, Turkey, Afghanistan); monitored contractual compliance and resolved claims and performance issues. • Oversaw sub-contracts for compliance against statement of work, timely execution of change orders and closeout upon satisfactory completion. • Oversaw financial and compliance; liaised inter-department to ensure right scoping, timing and costs; reviewed finance reports with COF. Show less



Accessafghanistan

• Director of Operations

  • Aug 2008 - 2013

  LOGISTICS OPERATIONS • Mobilized and monitored supplies movements of armored vehicles, merchandises and printing machineries. • Tracked custom duties, petty cash and expense vouchers related to supplies. • Verified legal documents in line with operational procedures and import/export regulations. • Recruited and trained staff for temporary and permanent operations at provincial and district levels; managed area staffing and shift personnel for cost effectiveness and on-time delivery. COMPANY LIAISON TO THE GOVERNMENT OF AFGHANISTAN • Liaised with government departments and customs to release supplies and resolve discrepancies; built good rapport with custom officials. • Negotiated with MOI, MOFA, MOF and AISA; mitigated bureaucratic delays and expenses for efficient and smooth business operations. • Secured licenses (AISA license, weapons license). • Prepared taxation, revenue/expenses; reviewed compliance with Afghanistan's taxation laws and regulations. Show less


Reach
• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Owner

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2010


TTM-Kabul

• Director

  • Mar 2003 - Feb 2006

  TTM-KABUL, Kabul, Afghanistan Executive Director PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Provinces: Kunduz, Takhar, Balkh, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Herat, Kapisa, Parwan, Laghman and Jawzjan. • Procured and delivered medical supplies and equipment of approx. $4.5M nationwide. • Assessed equipment-needs based on doctor's requirements, site-facilities and community needs. • Supervised the construction of over 30 hospitals and basic health-care units. POST-CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND NEGOTIATION • Worked with the Ministry of Health to ensure equitable distribution of healthcare. • Assessed risks and secured support and protection for stakeholders, project staff and operations. o Examples: Negotiated for the Civilian Military Corporation (CIMIC) with the Commando of Khak-e-Jabaar (high-risk area) to build a clinic; fostered good relations between the community and ISAF. o Negotiated for Cap Anamur, a German medical organization, with the Commando of Dasht-e- Qala to allow the existing hospital to operate, and ensure its security. • Coached international staff and stakeholders on post-conflict management and negotiation in the Afghan context. QUALITY CONTROL AND TRAINING • Installed, repaired and maintained medico-technical instruments at the Emergency (ICU), Surgery and Radiology Units. • Provided consultation to the German Development Bank (KfW), German Technical Corporation (GTZ) and Malteser Hilfsdienst (MHD) in Afghanistan, on the installation of equipments and training of Afghan doctors and technicians. Show less