The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Alumni

Eric Singer

Paris Area, France
Partner, Singer & Hamilton
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1983 — 1984

Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris   1981 — 1983
Diplôme

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   1976 — 1980
Licence en Droit

Experience
Singer & Hamilton   January 1989 - Present
Banque de Marchés et d'Arbitrage   1986 - 1989
Ernst & Young   1984 - 1986

Skills
Capital Markets, Executive Search, Investment Banking, Fixed Income, Asset Management

Erik Bomans

Brussels Area, Belgium
Owner, Deminor International
Financial Services

Education
Association Belge des Analystes Financiers (ABAF-CEFA)   1998 — 1999
European Diploma of certified analyst, Financial analysis

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1991 — 1993
Master of Arts, International politics and economics

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   1988 — 1991
Licentiate degree, Law

   1986 — 1988
candidature, law

Experience
Deminor International   March 2000 - Present
Deminor   1995 - Present
Linklaters   July 1993 - September 1995
Linklaters   July 1993 - August 1995

Skills
Financial Analysis, Litigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations

Erik Paul Kooijmans

Bologna Area, Italy
Freelance International Business Developer | Benelux Area Manager
International Trade and Development

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1981 — 1983
M.A., International Affairs

Erasmus University Rotterdam   1974 — 1980
M.A., Public Law, International Law

Lorentz Lyceum   1968 — 1974
High School, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, VWO (Atheneum A)

Experience
Business across Borders   March 2013 - Present
FAAC S.p.A.   January 2012 - March 2013
FAAC S.p.A.   August 2001 - December 2011
Schneider Electric   January 2000 - August 2001
FAAC S.p.A.   June 1996 - August 1999
FAAC S.p.A.   July 1992 - May 1996
Saeco International Group   July 1990 - June 1992
Buton S.p.A.   April 1985 - June 1989
Nestle S.A.   November 1983 - March 1985

Skills
International Relations, French, Gestione vendite, Start-ups, Business Development, Marketing Management, Management Consulting, Cultural Integration, German, Vendite internazionali, Foreign Languages, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trattative, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Affari internazionali, New business development, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, International Marketing, Strategy, Strategia d'impresa, International Business, English, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Export, Sales, Italian, Product Management, Market Analysis, Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, SAP, Business Planning, Business plan, B2B, Operations Management, Product Development, Business development, International Sales, Strategia, New Business Development, General management, M&A experience, Strategia di marketing, Sales&Marketing, Key Account Management

Erika Teoman-Brenner

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Head, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Budapest at ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA
International Trade and Development

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1981 — 1982
Master of International Public Policy, International Relations and Affairs

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Dr. jur., Legal Studies, General

Experience
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA   August 2008 - Present
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA   May 2000 - July 2007
AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA   1991 - 2000

Erwin van Geenen

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands
Manager Bedrijfsvoering Director Business & Operations Division Julius Center at UMC Utrecht
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Nyenrode Business Universiteit / Nyenrode University   2000 — 2004
PhD, Business

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1996 — 1998
Master's degree, International Economics

Brabant Conservatory   1991 — 1995
BA, Music Theory (minor in piano)

University of Nijmegen   1991 — 1995
Master's degree, Cognitive Artificial Intelligence

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen   1989 — 1990
Propaedeutic exam, Psychology

Experience
Onderwijsstichting Zelfstandige Gymnasia   September 2014 - Present
UMC Utrecht   2013 - Present
SKIPOS   2007 - Present
EVO   January 2012 - January 2014
UMC Utrecht   2010 - 2013
UMC Utrecht   2006 - 2011
IKMN   2006 - 2011
UMC Utrecht   2004 - 2006
Achmea   2000 - 2004
Ministerie van Economische Zaken - Department of Economic Affairs   1998 - 2000

Skills
Business Strategy, Logistics, Coaching, PRINCE2, Program Management, Change Management, Organizational..., Healthcare, English, Process Management, Hospitals, Management Consulting, Dutch, Personal Development, Process Improvement, Public Sector, Interim Management, Research, Management, Information Management, Management Development, ICT

Fabrizio Casalini

Bologna Area, Italy
Entrepreneur
Furniture

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1997 — 1999
Master, International Relations

University of Vienna   1995 — 1996
Political Science

Università di Bologna   1990 — 1996
Degree, Political Science

Liceo Scientifico A. Righi - Bologna   1984 — 1990
Maturità Scientifica

Experience
CASALINI HOME   October 2008 - Present
GIGA Ltd.   January 2001 - Present
CAMES INVEST Ltd   October 2010 - Present

Fawzia Adam

Southall, United Kingdom
ceo at RAAD INTERNATIONAL
Media Production

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1979 — 1981
Masters, International Public Policy

Unity High School, Sudan

Experience
RAAD INTERNATIONAL   September 1997 - Present
NDB Political Party   March 2010 - May 2011
United nations Economic Commission for Africa   January 1993 - August 1995

Federica Alberti

Forlì Cesena Area, Italy
Marketing & Sales
Consumer Goods

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2007
Visiting Student, International Relations

Università di Bologna / University of Bologna   2005 — 2007
Master's Degree, Diplomacy and International Politics

Universiteit Utrecht   2005 — 2005
Visiting Student, Transatlantic Relationships

Università di Bologna / University of Bologna   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, European Integration

Perito Aziendale Corrisponedente in Lingue Estere   1996 — 2001
Diploma di scuola superiore

Experience
GOLLINUCCI SRL   July 2011 - Present
Manpower   March 2011 - July 2011
GEVI   May 2010 - March 2011
MEEO   October 2008 - January 2010
ISTITUTO AFFARI INTERNAZIONALI   August 2007 - April 2008
Punto Europa - Europe Direct   June 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Italian, International Relations

Fernando Vicente

Sevilla Area, Spain
eldiario.es/andalucia
Newspapers

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1984 — 1986
Master of Arts in International Relations

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   1977 — 1982
Licenciado en Sociologí­a

Experience
eldiario.es/andalucia   January 2013 - Present
eldiario.es   May 2012 - December 2012
Público   2008 - 2012
20 minutos   2003 - 2008
ABC   2000 - 2003
Periódico Cinco Días   1995 - 2000
Tribuna de Actualidad   1993 - 1995
Expo 92   1991 - 1992
Tribuna de Actualidad   1988 - 1991
Revista El Globo   1987 - 1988

Filippo Chiesa

Rome Area, Italy
M.A.
Renewables & Environment

Education
LUISS Business School   2010 — 2011
EMAFIM - Executive Master, Finance

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2007 — 2009
M.A., International Relations - Energy and Economics, GPA: 3.88

Università degli Studi di Genova   2004 — 2007
B.A., International and Diplomatic Science, cum laude

Experience
Silver Ridge Power   February 2010 - Present
Center for American Progress   June 2009 - August 2009
UNEP-WCMC   September 2008 - May 2009
Istituto Affari Internazionali   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Research, Energy Efficiency, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International..., International Relations, Valuation, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Energy Policy, Financial Analysis, Photovoltaics, Politics, Economics, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Spanish, Solar Energy, Financial Modeling, Energy, Renewable Energy

Filippo Gamba

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Inspiratia
Research

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2002 — 2004
MA, International Relations, with Honors

Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli   1996 — 2000
Political Science and Government, Summa cum laude

Energy Charter

Istituto Bianchi

Università di Bologna

Uppsala University

Experience
Inspiratia   March 2014 - Present
Global Resources Corporation   December 2012 - Present
Eni   April 2014 - Present
Counterpoint   November 2012 - January 2014
Control Risks   January 2007 - October 2012
Oxford Analytica   January 2006 - February 2007
European Commission   September 2005 - December 2005
NATO Parliamentary Assembly   August 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Risk Analysis, Politics, International Security, Leadership, International..., Political Risk Analysis, International Relations, Policy, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Strategy, Foreign Policy, Analysis, Diplomacy, Economics, Research, Public Policy, Consulting, European Union

Florian Kern

Konstanz Area, Germany
Junior Research Fellow bei University of Konstanz
Research

Education
Universität Konstanz / University of Konstanz   2010 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Politics and Public Administration

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2008 — 2010
M.A. in International Relations, Conflict Management/International Economics

Universität Hamburg   2005 — 2008
B.A., Political Science

Experience
University of Konstanz   August 2010 - Present
Council on Foreign Relations   September 2009 - May 2010

Florian de Chaisemartin

London, United Kingdom
Senior Credit Analyst & Structuration Infrastructure & Property at Legal & General Investment Management
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2003 — 2005
MA, International Affairs

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2003 — 2005
MA, Economics, Finance, Energy and International Relations

Sciences Po   1997 — 2001
Masters and Undergraduate program, Economics and Finance

Experience
Legal & General Investment Management   March 2013 - Present
Depfa Bank   October 2010 - February 2013
Standard & Poor's   November 2005 - September 2010

Francesca Torchi

Bologna Area, Italy
Assistant Alumni Relations Office
Education Management

Education
Università di Bologna   2001 — 2005
PhD, Francophone Literature

Università di Bologna   1995 — 2000
BA + MA, Foreign Languages and Literatures

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Experience
Johns Hopkins University SAIS Bologna Center   July 2010 - Present
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Bologna Center   February 2008 - July 2010
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Bologna Center   October 2007 - January 2008
Madrelingua   January 2007 - August 2007
Francofonia (Olschki editore)   January 2006 - August 2007
Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna   September 2006 - December 2006
AIEQ - Association Internationale des études québécoises   September 2005 - December 2005

Francois Delhaye

Brussels Area, Belgium
Ambassador of Belgium to the Islamic Republic of Iran
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1988 — 1989
International Relations and Affairs

Université libre de Bruxelles   1983 — 1987
Political sciences

Experience
Ministry of Foreign affairs   September 2014 - Present
Cabinet of the belgian Minister of Foreign affairs   December 2011 - September 2014
Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation   February 2009 - December 2011
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium   September 2006 - January 2009
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium   September 2005 - September 2006
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium   September 2002 - September 2005
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium   September 1999 - September 2002
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium   August 1995 - September 1999

Skills
Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, Political Science

Francois Flament

London, United Kingdom
Director, European Gas Markets, Commodity Research & Forecasts at Thomson Reuters
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2007 — 2009
MA, International Policy/Energy and Finance

Université Paris Dauphine   2003 — 2007
Master1, Applied Economics, Finance

Experience
Thomson Reuters   February 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters   January 2012 - January 2015
Pöyry Management Consulting   July 2009 - January 2012
Gulf Research Center & Johns Hopkins University   October 2007 - August 2008
Cambridge Energy Research Associates   March 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Project Management, Energy, Analysis, Market Analysis, Python, Analytics, Management Consulting, Strategy, SQL, Matlab, Economics, VBA, Consulting, Financial Modeling

Frederique Spannenburg

Almere Stad Area, Netherlands
veranderaar at Plan B Voor de verandering
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1994 — 1996
MA, international studies

Nyenrode University   1985 — 1989
BBA, business administration

Experience
plan B voor de verandering   August 2013 - Present
Plan B - Voor de verandering   August 2013 - Present
Art of species   August 2011 - January 2013
Capgemini Consulting   1999 - June 2011
Capgemini Consulting   November 1999 - February 2007
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting   January 1997 - October 1999
Jong Management VNO-NCW   1996 - 1997
Senter Eureka   January 1990 - July 1994

Skills
Leadership Development, Change Management, Management Consulting, Sales, Outsourcing, Marketing, Governance, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., CRM, Strategy, Coaching, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Consulting, Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, ICT, Entrepreneurship, IT Strategy, Interim Management, Strategic Consulting, Organizational Design, Program Management, Business Process...

G. Christopher Welton

Paris Area, France
IRO at Cnova
Capital Markets

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1983 — 1985
MA

Occidental College   1976 — 1981
BA

Experience
Cnova - GPA   May 2015 - Present
VINCI   November 2008 - May 2015
Technip   October 2002 - June 2007
Alcatel-Lucent   September 2000 - October 2002
The Bank of New York Mellon   May 1996 - August 2000
The Riggs National Bank   May 1987 - May 1996

Skills
Corporate Finance, Press Releases, CRM, Research, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Equities, Strategy, Capital Markets, Valuation, Investor Relations, Finance, Economics, Financial Analysis, Writing, Investments, Italian, New Business Development, Spanish, French, Management, Banking, Financial Modeling, Corporate Communications, Energy, Customer Relations

Gabriele Ricci

Bologna Area, Italy
Senior Legal Counsel, Deputy GC at Coesia Group
Legal Services

Education
Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'   2008 — 2009
Master of Law, International Corporate Tax Law

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2007 — 2008
American English Course (Legal and Financial language) [10 months]

University of Chicago Law School   2006 — 2006
Interdisciplinary Academic Programs (Visiting student) [4 months]

Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia   2001 — 2006
Degree in Law (Laurea in Giurisprudenza), Law School (Facoltà di Giurisprudenza)

Experience
Coesia S.p.A.   January 2014 - Present
Datalogic   January 2010 - December 2013
Ducati Motor Holding   May 2007 - January 2010
Trevisan & Cuonzo Avvocati   May 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Problematiche legali, Corporate Law, Diritto societario, Management, Competition Law, Due Diligence, Contenziosi, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice, Contenziosi commerciali, Litigation, Governo d'impresa, Fusioni e acquisizioni, Scrittura legale, Consulenza legale, Proprietà intellettuale, Joint Ventures, Trattative, Diritto della..., Joint venture, Corporate Governance, Due diligence, Legal Writing

Genevieve Maguire (nee Bain)

Hale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Financial Services Professional
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2001 — 2002
Postgraduate Diploma, International Relations and Economics

The University of Edinburgh
Hons; Post Graduate Diploma, Law and Economics; International Relations

University of Vienna/Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Master, Advanced International Studies

Experience
Irish Life Assurance plc   October 2007 - December 2009
Higham Dunnett Shaw plc (now CAPITA HARTSHEAD)   August 2006 - September 2007
Higham Dunnett Shaw plc   July 2005 - August 2006
Higham Dunnett Shaw plc   June 2004 - July 2005
Economic and Financial Affairs Directorate General to the European Commission   October 2003 - April 2004

Georg-Sebastian Holzer

Brussels Area, Belgium
Security Sector Advisor at GIZ
International Affairs

Education
ICRC Course on International Humanitarian Law in Warsaw   2009 — 2009
Honors Diploma

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2007 — 2009
MA, International Economics, Conflict Management

University of Vienna   2002 — 2007
MA, Political Science

University of Oslo (UiO)   2006 — 2006
Honors Diploma, Graduate Peace Research Program by PRIO

Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF)   2005 — 2005
Honors Diploma, Spring Academy on Security Policy

Universität Konstanz   2004 — 2005
Exchange Student, Public Management and Political Science

Schottengymnasium   1993 — 2001
High School Diploma

Experience
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH   June 2012 - Present
Global Governance Institutue   January 2011 - Present
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH   September 2011 - May 2012
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH   September 2010 - August 2011
various journals, newspapers and magazines   June 2005 - September 2010
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH   May 2010 - June 2010
TLO (The Liaison Office)   January 2010 - April 2010
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)   September 2009 - December 2009
Johns Hopkins University SAIS, Prof. Hopmann (Director Conflict Management Program)   October 2008 - May 2009
International Crisis Group   June 2008 - August 2008

Giacomo Luciani

Geneva Area, Switzerland
CoDirector, Master of Advanced Studies in International Oil and Gas Leadership
Research

Education
Sciences Po

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Experience
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies   January 2011 - Present
Sciences Po   September 2010 - Present
Princeton University   September 2010 - May 2013

Skills
Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, English, International..., French, Energy, Renewable Energy, Economics

Gillian Perkins

Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Independent International Development Professional
Education Management

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1980 — 1982
MIPP, Development Economics

Experience
The World Bank Independent Evaluations Group   January 2010 - Present
The World Bank   1994 - 2009

Giorgio Forlini

Teramo Area, Italy
Textiles

Education
Università di Bologna
Economia aziendale, Economia aziendale/manageriale

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2011 — 2012
English Course

Liceo Scientifico   2002 — 2007


Skills
Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Sales, English, Sales Management, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

Giulia Spaggiari

Bologna Area, Italy
Legal Intern presso Chiomenti Studio Legale ; Legal Intern presso PLUTA Rechtsanwalts Gmbh
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts, International Relations - International Law

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2009 — 2015
LM Giurisprudenza, 110/110 cum laude

Bucerius Law School   2012 — 2012
Summer school International Business Law

Université Paris X Nanterre   2012 — 2012
Droit, Erasmus

Liceo Classico Ariosto   2004 — 2009
100/100 cum laude

Experience
Chiomenti Studio Legale   July 2013 - October 2013
PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH   September 2012 - March 2013
ISPI, Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale   September 2010 - September 2011
Concorde International   2009 - 2010
Concorde International   2008 - 2008

Skills
Diritto societario, Public speaking, Scrittura legale, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Social media, Diritto internazionale, English, Legal Writing, Scienze politiche, Ricerca legale, Lingua inglese, Relazioni internazionali, International Law

Giuseppe Di Luccia

Naples Area, Italy
CCSDD
International Affairs

Education
The Italian Society for International Organizations   2014 — 2015
Master diploma, Diplomatic Studies

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs; International economics

Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II'   2005 — 2011
Master's degree, Law, 110/110 with honors

Military school Nunziatella   2002 — 2005
High school diploma, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, 100/100

Experience
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)   November 2014 - December 2014
Ukraine Crisis Media Center   June 2014 - October 2014
Center for Constitutional Studies and Democratic Development   September 2013 - September 2014
Embassy of Italy to the Netherlands   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
International..., Policy Analysis, Public International Law, Democratization, International Human..., Drafting Policies, International..., Research, Policy, Conflict Management, International Security, Politics, International Relations, English, Report Writing, International Economics, European Law, Constitutional Law

Giuseppe Pagliaro

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Overseas Security Manager at Saipem
Oil & Energy

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2004 — 2006
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Università di Catania / University of Catania   1988 — 1992

RINA - Genova

RINA - Genova

Experience
Saipem   August 2011 - Present
Saipem   August 2009 - July 2011
Saipem Contracting Nigeria   May 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Energy, Foreign Affairs, Oil/Gas, Project Planning, Intelligence Analysis, LNG, Petroleum, Gas, Management, Security Operations, Threat Management, Asset Protection, Security, Threat Analysis, Security Management, Onshore, Public Policy, EPC, Oil & Gas, Crisis Management, Counterterrorism, Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment, International Relations, Emergency Management

Graeme Ramshaw

Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Director of Research and Evaluation at Westminster Foundation for Democracy
International Trade and Development

Education
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)   2008 — 2014
DPhil, Development Studies, Governance

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2004 — 2006
MA, International Economics and International Development

Princeton University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
Westminster Foundation for Democracy   July 2015 - Present
Meridian Development Consulting Ltd   March 2012 - Present
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy   July 2014 - June 2015
Self employed   November 2009 - February 2012
Governance and Social Development Research Centre (GSDRC)   January 2009 - November 2009
Results for Development (R4D)/Brookings Institution   October 2006 - September 2008

Skills
Africa, Analysis, Democratization, Government, Social Development, Capacity Building, Civil Society, Policy, Governance, Development Studies, Capacity Development, Proposal Writing, Economics, NGOs, International..., Developing Countries, Politics, Research, Foreign Policy

Gwen Bondi

United Kingdom
Innovative International Credit Risk Manager with experience in Real Estate and Corporate Finance
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1984 — 1986
M.A., International Studies - cum laude (Full Fellowship)

San Francisco State University   1980 — 1982
B.A., English and History

Hogan Senior High

Hogan Senior High??

Hogan Senior High??

Hogan Senior High??

Hogan Senior High??

Security Pacific Business Credit Training Program
Graduate, 18-month Credit Program

Experience
FMS-WM Service Company - New York Branch   January 2014 - Present
HYPOTHEKEN BANK FRANKFURT (Eurohypo, AG)   August 2010 - December 2013
HYPOTHEKENBANK FRANKFURT (Eurohypo AG)   January 2009 - August 2010
HYPOTHEKENBANK FRANKFURT (Eurohypo AG)   September 2006 - January 2009
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development   July 2002 - September 2006
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development   2001 - 2005
Commonwealth Property Investors   1998 - 2001
CITY NATIONAL BANK, Los Angeles, CA   1996 - 1998
Union Bank of California   1995 - 1996
UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA,   1991 - 1995

Skills
Corporate Credit Risk, credit approval, Underwriting, International Financial..., Financial Risk, Project Finance, Auditing, Credit Risk, Microfinance, Distressed Debt, Team Leadership, Strategy, Investments, Asset Based Lending, Structured Finance, Non Bank Financial..., Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Work-outs, Counterparty Risk, Real Estate Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Emerging Markets, Commercial Lending, Small Medium..., Financial Structuring, Portfolio Management, Relationship Management, Employee Training, Eastern Europe, Credit, Restructuring, Finance, International Real..., Management Accounting

Hans van Geloven

Geneva Area, Switzerland
CFO / Senior Vice President Finance at Addax Petroleum
Oil & Energy

Education
IMD Business School   2007 — 2014
Various Business Leadership Programs

University of Amsterdam/Maastricht University   2006 — 2007
International Executive Master in Finance (NL Registered Controller)

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1995 — 1997
MA International Relations/International Economics

Nyenrode Business Universiteit / Nyenrode University   1991 — 1994
BBA

Experience
Addax Petroleum   October 2014 - Present
Maastricht University   2012 - 2015
Addax Petroleum   January 2014 - September 2014
Royal Dutch Shell   November 2012 - December 2013
Royal Dutch Shell   January 2009 - October 2012
Royal Dutch Shell   2007 - 2009
Royal Dutch Shell   2005 - 2007
Deutsche Bank   2002 - 2005
Deutsche Bank   2000 - 2002
Royal Dutch Shell   1998 - 2000

Skills
Project Finance, Energy & Utilities..., Finance Transformation, People Development, Corporate Finance, Offshoring, Internal Controls, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Internal Audit, Energy, Financial Management, ERP Implementations, Deal-making, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Restructuring, Managerial Finance, Business Restructuring, IFRS, Financial Controlling, Business Process..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Risk Management

Harald Langer

Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
Economist, political analyst, lobbyist
Government Relations

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2007 — 2008
MA, International Economics & International Affairs

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2006 — 2007
First year of MA awarded by SAIS (see above), Int. Economics, Int. & EU Law, Political Science & Int. Relations, Contemporary History

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien   2001 — 2006
Magister (master's equivalent), International Business Administration

HEC Montréal   2004 — 2004
Business Administration

Experience
Covington & Burling   November 2014 - Present
The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU)   October 2011 - October 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU)   September 2009 - October 2011
The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU)   October 2008 - September 2009
Austrian Foreign Ministry   June 2008 - October 2008
The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU)   July 2007 - September 2007
ASSIST-CARD Internacional   March 2005 - July 2005
Boehringer Ingelheim   March 2005 - June 2005

Skills
Economics, Political Risk Analysis, Research, Project Management, Analysis, Business Strategy, Qualitative Research, International Economics, Foreign Policy, Analytical Skills, French, German, Politics, Written & Oral..., Spanish, International..., Remote Team Management, Client Communications, Consultative Selling, Market Research, Time Management, Strategy, Idea Generation, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Macroeconomics, European Union, Economic Research

Harald Meier

Basel Area, Switzerland
Consultant
Government Relations

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1999 — 2000
Diploma, International Relations

University of Vienna   1993 — 1998
Mag. iur., Law

Experience
B,S,S. Economic Consultants   June 2010 - Present
human dynamics - public sector consulting   October 2004 - June 2010
Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe   August 2003 - October 2004
Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe   June 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Capacity Building, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Budgets, European Union, Economic Development, International Relations, International..., Public Policy, Civil Society, Governance, NGOs, International Project..., Government, Proposal Writing, Business Development, Policy, Project Management

Helena Nielsen

Stockholm, Sweden
Strategy Advisor at Corporate Strategy Vattenfall
Utilities

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2008 — 2009
Diploma, International Relations and International Economics

Kungliga tekniska högskolan / KTH Royal Institute of Technology   2003 — 2008
M. Sc, Industrial Engineering and Management

Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Lyon   2005 — 2006
M. Sc, Industrial Engineering and Management

Experience
Vattenfall   January 2014 - Present
Vattenfall   August 2013 - December 2013
Vattenfall Management Consulting   February 2012 - August 2013
Pöyry Management Consulting (Sweden) AB   August 2009 - February 2012
Investor AB   May 2008 - September 2008
UNDP   December 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Economics, Renewable Energy, Business Analysis, Sustainability, Management Consulting, Project Management, Management, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Energy, Financial Modeling, Organizational..., Business Development, Change Management, Strategy, Energy Industry, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Valuation

Hélène Morel

Brussels Area, Belgium
Coordinator at Iristeam CIRBCIBG
Public Policy

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1990 — 1992
Master, International Economic Relations

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   1987 — 1990
Law

National University of Ireland, Galway   1989 — 1989
Law

FNDP Namur University   1985 — 1987
bachelor, Law


Skills
Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Intrapreneurship, Public Affairs, Business Transformation, Management Consulting, International Relations, Public Policy, Strategic Consulting, ICT Governance, Government, Project Management

Irene Forzoni

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Responsible for External Relations Student Government Association Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe, Translator, Interpreter
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, International relations and economics

ZHAW School of Management and Law   2013 — 2013
Foreign Affairs and Applied Diplomacy

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften   2008 — 2011
Conference interpreter

Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per Interpreti e Traduttori - Università di Bologna   2006 — 2009
Traduttrice specializzata e per l'editoria

Experience
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies   September 2014 - Present
Swiss Federal Chancellery   April 2013 - Present
comparis.ch   June 2009 - Present
Canton of Zurich   January 2014 - August 2014
Swiss Federal Department of Finance   March 2012 - March 2013
Erasmus Student Network Switzerland   March 2010 - June 2012

Skills
Intercultural..., Translation, Project Management, French, Foreign Languages, English, International Relations

Isabel Bernal

Madrid Area, Spain
DIGITAL.CSIC institutional repository manager at Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
Libraries

Education
Vatican Library School   2008 — 2009
Master in Library and Information Sciences

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2001 — 2003
M.A in International Relations and Economics

University of Seville/Trinity College Dublin   1999 — 2003
Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA)

University of Seville   1994 — 1999
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)   January 2010 - Present
EIFL   January 2005 - January 2010
European Commission   October 2003 - March 2004
Delegation of the European Union to the United States   June 2003 - September 2003
University of Seville   October 1998 - June 1999

Skills
German, Open Access, Digital Libraries, Library Science, Cataloging, Policy Analysis, Development Cooperation, Information Management, French, International Economics, International..., Italian, European Studies, Information Retrieval, Spanish, Research, NGOs, Open data, Library consortia, Knowledge Management, Academic Libraries, Social Media, Economic Development, International Relations, Copyright in digital...

Isabelle Krauss

Brussels Area, Belgium
Head of Unit at European Commission
Public Policy

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1990 — 1992
MA, International Relations

The University of Edinburgh   1986 — 1990
MA(Hons), General Arts

Experience
European Commission   November 2008 - August 2014
European Commission   December 2013 - June 2014
European Commission   January 2006 - November 2008

Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis

Iseult Fitzgerald

Ireland
First Secretary, Humanitarian Unit, Irish Aid
Government Administration

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2009 — 2010
MIPP, International Relations

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2009 — 2010
Masters in International Public Policy

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2009 — 2010
MIPP

University College London, U. of London   1998 — 1999
MA, East European Studies

Trinity College Dublin   1993 — 1998

Experience
Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU   xxxxxxxxxxxxAugust 2010 - Present
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland   April 2001 - Present

Ivan Benovic

Slovak Republic
M.A. Graduate at The Johns Hopkins University
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Economics, Conflict Management

Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University)   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic   July 2014 - Present
IBM   March 2014 - May 2014
The Heritage Foundation   September 2013 - December 2013
The World Bank   June 2012 - December 2012
Embassy of Slovakia to the United States of America   October 2011 - December 2011

Skills
International Security, PHP, Conflict Management, C++, SPSS, JavaScript, Stata, CSS, Political Science, International Economics, Corel Photopaint, Political Economy, Economics, Russian politics, Statistical Software, International Trade, Programming, Corel Draw, Development Economics, Monetary Policy, MySQL, Diplomacy, C#, R, International Relations, HTML

JEROEN OVERMEER

Belgium
Kabinetschef at Vlaams viceministerpresident Geert Bourgeois
Government Administration

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2003 — 2004
Master in International Relations, European Studies

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2002 — 2003
Master's degree, International Relations and Conflict Management

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   1996 — 2000
Licentiate degree, Germaanse taal- en letterkunde

Experience
Vlaams vice-minister-president Geert Bourgeois   January 2013 - Present
N-VA   January 2008 - December 2012

Skills
Strategic Planning, Teaching, Outlook, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, English, Windows, Budgets, Microsoft Excel

Jaime Roca

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director at CEB
Financial Services

Education
Duke Fuqua School of Business   2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration, Finance and Strategy

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1997 — 1999
Master of Arts, International Economics and European Studies

New York University   1992 — 1993
Study Abroad Program

Colorado College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
CEB   2011 - Present
CEB   2004 - 2010
Precursor Group   2000 - 2004
Legg Mason   1999 - 2000
G7 Group   1998 - 1999
Overseas Private Investment Corporation   1998 - 1998
Winston & Strawn LLP   1995 - 1997
Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC   1994 - 1995

Skills
Policy, Management, Leadership, Research, Executive Management, Product Development, Economics, Financial Modeling, Project Portfolio..., Analysis, Recruiting, Investments, Investment Banking, Start-ups, Training

James Stuart

London, United Kingdom
Eric Salmon & Partners, Executive Search, Board and Consumer Markets
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1988 — 1990
Master's Degree, International Economics and Politics

University of Sussex   1984 — 1988
BA, International Relations and French

Rugby School   1978 — 1983

Experience
Eric Salmon & Partners   January 2014 - Present
Blackwood Group LLP   January 2013 - January 2014
Korn Ferry Whitehead Mann   2002 - 2012
Polymer Logistics (Non-Executive Directorship)   2006 - 2009
Russell Reynolds Associates   1996 - 2002
Mondelēz International EMEA (previously Kraft Jacobs Suchard)   1992 - 1996
General Motors Europe   1990 - 1992

Skills
Organizational..., Manufacturing, Talent Management, Management, Business Transformation, International Business, Mergers, Supply Chain, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Organizational Design, Integrated Marketing, FMCG, Change Management, Team Management, E-commerce, Acquisition Integration, Competitive Analysis, Human Resources, P&L Management, Leadership Development, Non-Executive Director, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Consumer Products, Coaching, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Business Strategy, Retail, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Marketing, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Consulting, Business Planning, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Search, Strategy, Performance Management, Cultural Diplomacy, Restructuring, Executive Search

Jan Jires

Czech Republic
Defence Policy Director, Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
International Affairs

Education
Charles University in Prague   2004 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2008 — 2009
International Relations

Charles University in Prague   1998 — 2004
M.A., Political Science, History

University of Tampere   2003 — 2003
International Relations

Gymnazium Zamberk   1991 — 1998

Experience
Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic   March 2014 - Present
CEVRO Institut - School of Political Studies   October 2009 - Present
Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic   April 2013 - February 2014
CEVRO Institut - School of Political Studies   September 2009 - April 2013
Charles University in Prague   October 2004 - February 2013
Office of the Government of the Czech Republic   March 2010 - June 2010
Candole Partners   May 2006 - August 2008
CEC Government Relations   April 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Lecturing, International Relations, Public Speaking, European Union, Political Science, Politics, Teaching, Foreign Policy, German, Czech, English, Research

Jan Lindemann

London, United Kingdom
Global Managing Director at Interbrand
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
MA International Economics and Politics

Experience
Interbrand   

Jan-Bart Bormans

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Tafco group
Wholesale

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2004 — 2005
Diploma

Katholieke Universiteit leuven   1999 — 2004
Masters in Laws

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2002 — 2003

Hhc

Experience
Tafco group   September 2014 - Present
BNP Paribas Fortis   January 2012 - August 2014
BNP Paribas   April 2010 - February 2012
BNP Paribas Fortis   March 2008 - April 2010
Fortis   November 2006 - March 2008
Citibank   November 2005 - November 2006

Jane Verdoorn

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Sales Representative at Jardin de Diamants
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
HRD Institute of Gemmlogy of the AWDC   2007 — 2007
Certified Diamond Grader

OTCG   2012 — 2014
Postgraduate TCG, Tuina therapy

CVO   2013 — 2013
First Grade Bookkeeping, Graduaat Basisjaar

SIVO   2012 — 2013
Certificate Bedrijfsbeheer Flemish Community

SIVO   2006 — 2007
Certificate Footreflexology, TCM

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1991 — 1992
Master of arts, International Relations, International Economics, International Studies

Leiden University   1979 — 1987
Drs, Sinology, Chinese Language and Culture

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam   1983 — 1984

Language course   1980 — 1981
Doctorandus, Mandarin

Chr. Lyceum   1972 — 1979

Experience
jSpa   October 2013 - Present
Jardin de Diamants   January 2013 - Present
RAGIRO   November 2013 - July 2015
HATENBOER ELEKTRO   June 2010 - June 2012
Dali Diamond Co   2008 - 2010
Sparkling Antwerp   2007 - 2008
Be Welcome   January 2006 - December 2006
AMC   2004 - 2005
Van Heeren en Hovelingen Design en Details   January 2003 - December 2003
Alcatel   1994 - 2001

Skills
Sales, English, Marketing, Marketing Communications, B2B, International Business, International Sales, Dutch, New Business Development, Telecommunications, Cross-cultural..., French, Cross-cultural Teams, Business Development, Analysis, Chinese, Marketing Strategy

Janet Leeson

Varese Area, Italy
Independent Education Management Professional
Education Management

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1995 — 1997

University of Mount Union   1990 — 1994

Jason Mitchell Jacobs

Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Worldwide Head of Public Relations presso Italia Independent
Apparel & Fashion

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1992 — 1994
Master of Arts in International Relations and International Economics, Bologna, Italy and Washington, D.C.

Cornell University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, The Honors Program

Harvard University   1986 — 1986
Secondary School Program

Experience
Italia Independent   2015 - Present
Ralph Lauren   2010 - 2015
YOOX Group   2009 - 2010
Piazza Sempione   2007 - 2009
Prada/Miu Miu and all brands in portfolio (Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, Church's, Car Shoe and Genny)   2003 - 2007
FASTWEB   2000 - 2003
Ducati Motor Holding   1997 - 2000
Bloomberg LP   1994 - 1997

Skills
Fashion, Press Releases, Luxury Brand Marketing, Press Relations, Corporate Communications, Luxury Goods, Global Brand Development, Copy Editing, Media Relations

Jean-Paul Gauthier, FRGS

United Kingdom
Senior Investment and SEZ Lawyer
Public Policy

Education
Yale University - Yale School of Management   2008 — 2008
Certificate, Management, Leadership

Ecole du Barreau du Quebec   1992 — 1996
Cert. of Admission to Practice, Law

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1993 — 1995
M.A, Dual Masters in International Economics and Political Science

Université de Montréal   1987 — 1992
LL.B, Civil and Common Law

Hague Academy of International Law, International Court of Justice   1990 — 1991
Certificates, International Public and Private Law

University of San Diego School of Law   1990 — 1990
Certificate, International Comparative Law

Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) MFA Russia (MGIMO   1989 — 1990
Certificate, International Law

College Jean de Brebeuf   1986 — 1988
DEC (Diplome d'etudes collegiales / Diploma of College Studies), Humanities and Mathematics

College Notre Dame   1981 — 1986
DES, Humanities, Math, Chemistry & Languages, Graduated with 80% overall average

Experience
Locus Economica LLC   March 2011 - Present
World Economic Processing Zones Association (WEPZA)   March 2011 - Present
IFC - International Finance Corporation   July 2011 - Present
Cinque Ports Solutions Ltd   2012 - 2013
Deloitte Consulting   May 2007 - May 2011
IFC - International Finance Corporation   October 2004 - June 2007
BearingPoint   February 2003 - October 2004
AECOM International Development   June 1999 - February 2003
Financial Times   June 1996 - August 1999
Peng, Gauthier & Leitner   January 1996 - June 1999

Skills
Legislation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Consulting, Private Sector, Project Planning, Corporate Governance, Proposal Writing, Governance, International Law, Legislative Policy, Government, Cross-border..., Strategic Planning, Policy, Microfinance, Strategy, Diplomacy, Due Diligence, Business Development, Risk Management, Corporate Law, Foreign Investment, Project Management, Corporate Social..., Legislative Analysis, Legal Research, Analysis, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Latin America, Joint Ventures, Africa, Economics, Investments, Politics, Private Sector..., Program Management, Public/private..., French, Management Consulting, Emerging Markets, Finance, European Union, Management, Human Rights, NGOs, Policy Analysis

Jeannine Johnson Maia

Brussels Area, Belgium
Press Specialist, U.S. Mission to the EU
Government Administration

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1987 — 1989
Masters, International Relations, International Economics

University of Virginia   1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations

Bruton High School

Experience
U.S. Mission to the EU   Press officerCommittee of the Regions1900 - 1901

Skills
Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Government, European Affairs, Media Relations, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, European politics, Social Media, European Union, Public Affairs, Political Science, International Relations, Public Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Politics

Jenny (Jiayin) Lu

Paris Area, France
INSEAD MBA | Johns Hopkins SAIS MA dual degree candidate (Class of December 2015)
Investment Banking

Education
INSEAD
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2013 — 2015
MA in International Relations & International Economics, International Development

University of Waterloo   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Honours Systems Design Engineering, Co-operative Program

Experience
Goldman Sachs   June 2015 - August 2015
Oxfam America   October 2014 - December 2014
IFC - International Finance Corporation   June 2014 - August 2014
Acumen   February 2013 - June 2013
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)   June 2012 - January 2013
McKinsey & Company   August 2010 - June 2012

Jenny Bates

London, United Kingdom
Chief Analyst/Chief Economist at Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Government Administration

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1996 — 1998
MA, International Relations

Cambridge University   1992 — 1995
BA, Economics

Experience
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills   December 2014 - Present
Smith Commission   October 2014 - November 2014
HM Treasury   October 2012 - September 2014
HM Treasury   May 2009 - September 2012
Foreign and Commonwealth Office   January 2005 - April 2009
HM Treasury   September 2003 - December 2004
HM Treasury   February 2001 - September 2003
Progressive Policy Institute   June 1998 - January 2001
National Farmers Union   September 1995 - August 1996

Skills
Economics, French, Government, International Economics

Jens Peeters

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Logistics Coordinator at Bosporus Trading
Wholesale

Education
Universiteit Antwerpen   2013 — 2014
Master's degree in Applied Economic Sciences, Business Administration

Georgetown University   2013 — 2013
Washington D.C. summer school

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2013 — 2013

Universiteit Antwerpen   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree in Applied Economic Sciences, Business Administration

IRU Academy

Experience
Bosporus Trading   January 2015 - Present
BVBA Peetrima   July 2009 - December 2014

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Dutch, Teamwork, Management, Financial Analysis, French, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Economics

Jim Egan

London, United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer at BBC Global News Ltd
Broadcast Media

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1991 — 1993
MA, International Relations

University of Oxford   1987 — 1990
BA, Philosophy, Politics, Economics

Experience
BBC Global News Limited   September 2012 - Present
BBC Global News   October 2007 - September 2012
Ofcom   2003 - 2007
BSkyB   2000 - 2002
PricewaterhouseCoopers   1993 - 2000

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Global Management, Leadership, Social Media, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Politics, Financial Analysis, Television, Digital Media, Business Development, Global Business..., Public Policy, Broadcast, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, CEOs, Strategy, Turnaround Experience, P&L Financial Management, Digital Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, International..., Corporate Finance, New Media, Business Strategy, Managing Distribution...

Jo Leitner

Derby, United Kingdom
Owner, Customised Tours
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1992 — 1993

Experience
Customised Tours   

Skills
Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Business Development, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Program Management

Joachim Bergstrom

Stockholm, Sweden
MFA. MENA Dept.: UNAOC, UFM, ALF, OIC.
Government Administration

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2014 — 2015
Post Doc Visiting Scholar, History. Human rights. Asia.

Columbia University in the City of New York   2012 — 2014
Visiting Scholar (Post-doc), History

The University of Tokyo   2001 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), history, human rights, media

Uppsala University   2011 — 2015
History of Ideas

Lund University   1996 — 2001
MSc, Clinical Psychology

Lund University   1995 — 2001
MA, History

Lund University   1995 — 2001
MA, Japanese

Experience
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden   2004 - Present
Johns Hopkins University   July 2014 - August 2015

Skills
English, International Security, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Public Speaking, Economics, Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, Political Science, Diplomacy, Intercultural..., International..., Public Diplomacy, Research, Politics, International Human..., European Union, Public Policy, Management Consulting, Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy

Joanne Yao

London, United Kingdom
Research Student at LSE
International Affairs

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Relations and Affairs

The Johns Hopkins University   2006 — 2008
MA, International Relations and International Economics

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2008
MA, International Relations

The University of Chicago   2002 — 2006
BA, History and Political Science

Experience
SAGE Publications   November 2013 - June 2015
CARE   January 2012 - December 2014
Circle of Blue   July 2013 - September 2013
Booz Allen Hamilton   August 2009 - January 2012
Joint Warfare Analysis Center   July 2008 - August 2009
Middle East Times- United Press International   September 2007 - May 2008
GlobalSecurity.org   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Web Content Creation, Blogging, Strategic Planning, GIS, Research, Funding Applications, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Social Media, Politics, Writing, Excel, Microsoft Excel, GIS applications, Proposal Writing, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Intelligence Analysis, STATA

John Raines

London, United Kingdom
Instructor at The Ohio State University
International Affairs

Education
The Ohio State University
Master's degree, Political Science and Government

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2004 — 2006
MA, International Relations

Experience
The Ohio State University   September 2010 - Present
Exclusive Analysis, Ltd-- London, UK   2008 - 2010
Exclusive Analysis   November 2006 - 2008
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)   1997 - 1998
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)   1997 - 1998

Skills
International..., Politics, International Security, Policy Analysis, Political Risk Analysis, Research, Political Science, International Relations

John Ulrich Jr.

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Analyst at J.P. Morgan
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts, International Relations and International Economics; International Finance; ERE

University of Pittsburgh   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Politics-Philosophy (Honors)

Pitt in China   2005 — 2006
Chines Politics, Economics, Society

University of Oxford
Theoretical Foundations of Modern Political Thought

Experience
J.P. Morgan   August 2012 - Present
J.P. Morgan   June 2011 - August 2011
BNY Mellon   April 2010 - August 2010
BNY Mellon   March 2008 - May 2010
Day Toyota Scion   June 2007 - March 2008
International Law Institute   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Project Finance, Corporate Finance, International Economics, Strategy, Finance, Economics

Jonathan Leslie

London, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate at School of Oriental and African Studies
International Affairs

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Politics and International Studies

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2010 — 2012
MA International Relations and International Economics, Strategic Studies, Quantitative Methods and Economic Theory

Princeton University   2004 — 2008
AB, Politics

Experience
Global News Intelligence   May 2013 - January 2014
US Treasury   June 2011 - August 2011
Bristol-Myers Squibb   August 2008 - December 2008
Office of Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer, Princeton University   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Foreign Policy, International..., Strategy, International Security, Economics, Political Risk Analysis, Analysis, Government, Qualitative Research, Research, Strategic Communications, Management Consulting, Stata, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Politics, Public Policy, Policy, Business Strategy, Data Analysis

Jordi Minguell

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Digital Fundraising Project Manager
Internet

Education
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   2005 — 2006
Máster, Periodismo - El País

The Johns Hopkins University   2003 — 2005
Master of Arts, Romance Languages and Literatures

The Johns Hopkins University   2002 — 2003
Master of Arts, International Relations

   2001 — 2002
Diploma, International Relations & International Economics

   1998 — 2001
Licence, Relations Internationales

Experience
ICRC   May 2013 - Present
Groupon   May 2011 - May 2013
El Pais   January 2007 - January 2011

Joris Voorhoeve

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Acting Treasurer, Board of Trustees at Oxfam International
Higher Education

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1971 — 1974
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations and Affairs

Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University   1969 — 1971
Political Science and Government

Wageningen Agricultural University   1966 — 1971
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Agricultural Economics of the Tropics and Sub-Tropics, propeadeuse, kandidaats en ingenieursexamens met lof

Experience
Sen Foundation for Research Of International Cooperation   November 2013 - Present
Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, GPPAC   2007 - Present
Oxfam International   October 2013 - March 2015
Council of State   December 1999 - December 2010
University of Leiden   September 1990 - December 2010
Netherlands Ministry of Defence   1994 - 1998
clingendael   1990 - 1994

Skills
Civil Society, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Ministry Of Defence, Humanitarian, International Relations, International Law, Politics, Peace, Social Sciences, Peacebuilding, Research, Teaching, Non-profits, Intercultural..., Policy, History, International..., Africa, Public Affairs, European Law, Public Administration, Conflict Resolution, International Security, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Political Campaigns, Humanitarian Assistance, Corporate Social..., Program Evaluation, Governance, Conflict, Foreign Affairs, Government, International Human..., Diplomacy, European politics, Rule Of Law, Human Rights, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Public Policy, Conflict Analysis, Elections, European Union, International..., Democracy, NGOs, Sustainable Development, International...

Joseph Kamali

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
M.A. Candidate at Johns Hopkins University SAIS
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Studies; International Economics

The George Washington University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs and Political Science

The American University of Paris   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad

Poolesville High School   2006 — 2010
High School, Humanities


Skills
International Relations, Proposal Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Final Cut Pro, Politics, Proposal Management, Desktop Publishing, Event Planning, Data Entry, Social Media, Political Science, Security Policy, Microsoft Office, Video Production, Public Policy, Persian, Legal Research

Joya Mukherjee

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
McGill Political Science graduate seeking to work with an international organization
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, MSc Violence, Conflict and Development

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2013 — 2013
International Peace and Security Institute Bologna Symposium (Summer Program), Master's course in International Peace and Security

McGill University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Joint Honours Political Science and International Development Studies Min. Middle East Studies

Experience
McGill Journal of Middle East Studies   September 2012 - May 2013
NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts   June 2012 - August 2012
McGill University First Year Office   September 2010 - May 2012
Jerusalem Human Rights Centre-   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Relations, humanitarian aid, Event Planning, HTML, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Political Campaigns, Mediation, Research, Policy, reconciliation, Politics, Analysis, Negotiation, Leadership, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Public Policy, Blogging, Nonprofits, Fundraising, First Aid, Social Media

Juan Helbling

Geneva Area, Switzerland
BSI Investment Specialist Group
Banking

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1990 — 1992
Master of Arts, International economics and Latin American studies

Universidad de Buenos Aires   1982 — 1987
Licenciatura, Ciencias economicas

Lycee francais Jean Mermoz   1969 — 1981
Baccalaureat, Sciences economiques

Experience
BSI Bank   June 2013 - Present
RBC Wealth Management   June 2008 - May 2013
Banco Santander   September 1998 - March 2008
Long Term Credit Bank of Japan   January 1993 - December 1998

Skills
Alternative Investments, Business Strategy, Bonds, Hedge Funds

Juan Olivero

Madrid Area, Spain
Director Secretaría Jurídica en Telefónica, S.A.
Telecommunications

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1987 — 1988
Diplomado, Relaciones internacionales y asuntos exteriores

Experience
Telefónica, S.A.   

Judith Michels

Hamburg Area, Germany
Project Manager bei Kienbaum Management Consultants GmbH
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2008
Master of Arts, International Economics, International Relations

Northeastern University   2005 — 2006
Fulbright Fellow, International Politics and Development

Experience
Kienbaum Management Consultants   January 2014 - Present
Kienbaum Management Consultants   December 2012 - 2013
Rambøll Management Consulting GmbH   2010 - 2012
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   2008 - 2009

Skills
Management Consulting, Projektmanagement,..., Organizational Design, Strategy, Public- und..., Erstellung von..., Wirkungsforschung,..., Wirtschaftsförderung,..., Quantitative und..., Strategieentwicklung..., Organizational...

Judith Plummer Braeckman

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Researcher at University of Cambridge
Research

Education
University of Cambridge   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Higher Education Academy   2011 — 2011
Associate Fellow

University of Cambridge   2008 — 2009
MPhil

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1996 — 1996
MIPP

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   1983 — 1986
FCA

University of Kent   1980 — 1983
BA (Hons)

Experience
University of Cambridge   February 2014 - Present
Hockerill Anglo-European College   March 2014 - Present
University of Cambridge   September 2009 - December 2013
The World Bank   August 1998 - February 2013
Coopers & Lybrand   September 1983 - June 1995

Skills
Capacity Building, Corporate Social..., Climate Change, Energy, International..., Analysis, Sustainability, Energy Policy, Water, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Renewable Energy, Financial Modeling, Economics, Governance, Government, Public Policy

Julia Christine Schilling

Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Advocacy Manager at Save the Children Germany
International Affairs

Education
   2009 — 2011
M.A., International Relations

Universität Bayreuth   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy & Economics

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2007 — 2008
Exchange Student, Economics

Pine Richland High School

Experience
Save the Children Germany   April 2015 - Present
German Bundestag   April 2012 - March 2015
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). German International Cooperation   June 2011 - December 2011
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)   June 2010 - July 2010
United Nations Regional Information Center   August 2008 - October 2008
3rd Bayreuth Dialogues   November 2005 - October 2006
Wessel Werk Taicang, Jiangsu, P.R. China   August 2006 - September 2006
Freudenberg   May 2004 - June 2004

Julia Culver

Bologna Area, Italy
Senior Researcher at Nomisma S.p.A.
Research

Education
Georgetown University   1983 — 1985
M.Sc., Foreign Service/International Relations--energy and global resources focus

Vassar College   1979 — 1983
BA, European studies/languages

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau   1981 — 1982
political science, history, languages

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
international relations, econometrics

Experience
Nomisma S.p.A.   1995 - Present
various   1992 - 1995
East-West Center   1990 - 1993

Skills
Policy, Program Management, English, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Energy, Project Management, research, Renewable Energy, International..., Economics, Research, Sustainable Development, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Project Evaluation, Business Strategy, Analysis, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Editing

Julia Culver

Bologna Area, Italy
Senior Researcher at Nomisma S.p.A.
Research

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1986 — 1987
graduate courses, International relations, Econometrics

Georgetown University -- School of Foreign Service   1983 — 1985
M.Sc., energy and global resources, international trade

Vassar College   1979 — 1983
BA, European Studies

Vassar College   1979 — 1983

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau   1981 — 1982
History, Political Science

Experience
Nomisma S.p.A.   November 1995 - Present
East-West Center   January 1991 - December 1993
Institute for Defense Analyses   August 1985 - October 1990
CSIS   September 1983 - July 1985

Skills
research and analysis, project and proposal..., project planning and...

Julia Messner

Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Business Analyst bei TALOS Management Consultants
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Finance; Energy, Resources and Environment

IMC FH Krems, Austria   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, International Management & Business; International Law & Global Political Studies

Experience
TALOS Management Consultants   May 2014 - Present
Austrian Embassy - Commercial Section   October 2013 - December 2013
AT Consult   August 2010 - June 2011
Liaison Office of Lower Austria to the European Union   March 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Private Sector..., English, German, Microsoft Office, Urbanization, Sustainable Development, Internationalization, Entrepreneurship..., Energy Studies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Languages, International Business