Summary: 

Leader of a private NGO venture to develop bold, innovative models for helping a rural African community lift themselves out of extreme poverty through community-led development. I plan and direct key aspects of a faith-based NGO’s operational policies, objectives, and initiatives for a development project in Ethiopia. Responsible for the attainment of short- and long-term financial and operational goals. Direct the development of the organization to ensure sustainable growth. Leadership responsibilities for helping local and remote teams develop their operational capabilities, consultation with community and government officials, performance on-site due diligence, and assessment of global best practices. End-to-end project oversight for achieving practical and sustainable results for drinking water, agricultural irrigation, basic health care, primary education, information technology, fund-raising, and spiritual development. Contact Jeff

Dynamic industry expert with 20 years of international experience in mobile, wireless, and data selling new technologies into communications providers through the creation of new ventures. • Startup experience, IPO experience, M&A experience. • Entrepreneurial drive for finding paths to growth in unproven, deregulated, or emerging markets. • Business development and field implementation experience in developing countries. • Can analyze ambiguous situations or new models and make business decisions for social or economic gain. • Degree in systems engineering and diploma from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Contact Jeff

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