The University of Chicago Alumni

Stephan Köhler

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Research Scientist at BASF
Research

Education
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz   2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, magna cum laude

The University of Chicago   2014 — 2014
Visiting Research Student, Molecular Biophysics

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz   2006 — 2011
Diploma, Physics, very good (1.0 in the German Grading System)

Umeå universitet   2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Physics

Experience
BASF   August 2015 - Present
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz   January 2015 - July 2015
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz   April 2008 - December 2014
BASF   April 2014 - July 2014

Skills
Teaching, Quantum Field Theory, Mathematical Modeling, C, Physics, Simulations, Molecular Dynamics, Java, Research, Conference Coordination, LaTeX, Statistical Physics, Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Computational Physics, Materials Science, Theoretical Physics, HTML, Biophysics, Theory, Statistics, C++, Computational Biology

Stephanie Echols

United Kingdom
Lecturer and Research Analyst
Research

Education
The University of Chicago   2007 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Psychology

The University of Chicago   2006 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), Social Sciences

Mount Allison University   2000 — 2004
B. Sc, Psychology, First Class Honours with Distinction

Experience
New York University   January 2015 - Present
NeuroLeadership Institute   October 2013 - Present
Euromonitor International   October 2012 - Present
University of Chicago   June 2012 - August 2012
Social Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory   September 2006 - August 2012
University of Chicago   September 2009 - June 2011
The University of British Columbia   September 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Experimental Design, University Teaching, Quantitative Research, Statistical Data..., R, Data Analysis, Psychology, Online Research, Qualtrics, Teaching, Written & Oral..., Qualitative Research, Statistics, Science, SPSS, Project Management, Research Design, Research, Survey Research, Neuroscience

Stephen Badia

London, United Kingdom
Investment Analyst at Hayfin Capital Management
Financial Services

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2014
BS, Mathematics with a Specialization in Economics

ACS Egham International School   1997 — 2010
IB Diploma

Experience
Hayfin Capital Management LLP   November 2014 - Present
Hayfin Advisors LLC   September 2014 - October 2014
Hayfin Capital Management LLP   August 2013 - September 2013
Goldman Sachs   June 2013 - August 2013
Hayfin Capital Management LLP   August 2012 - September 2012
Goldman Sachs   June 2012 - August 2012
Goldman Sachs   June 2011 - August 2011
Goldman Sachs   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Private Equity, Analysis, PowerPoint, Valuation, Risk Management, Leveraged Finance, Debt & Equity Financing, Fixed Income, Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Distressed Debt, Investments, Middle Market, Data Analysis, Debt Restructuring, Hedge Funds

Stephen Dworkin

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Lounge Lizard
Philanthropy

Education
University of Chicago   1962 — 1966
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Committee on Far Eastern Civilizations - Specializing on China, Barely

The Derek Zoolander Center For Guys Who Can't Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too   2001 — 2003
B.Sc. Primping, Narcissism

Experience
My Castle   June 1944 - Present

Skills
Strategy, Faster than a speeding..., Strategic Planning, Event Management, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Coaching, Change Management, Strategic Communications, More powerful than a..., Public Speaking, Social Media, Able to leap tall..., Marketing Communications, Organizational...

Stephen Huang

London, United Kingdom
Vice President of currencies and rates trading at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Investment Banking

Education
The University of Chicago   2008 — 2009
Master, Financial Mathematics

University of Oxford   2006 — 2007
Master, Environmental Change and Management

Fudan University   2002 — 2006
Bsc, Environmental Engineering

Experience
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   February 2014 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   March 2011 - February 2014
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   July 2009 - March 2011
Merrill Lynch   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Options, Trading, Carbon, Technical Analysis, Climate Change, Electronic Trading, Time Series Analysis, Bloomberg, Carbon Markets, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Commodity, Energy, Economics, Financial Modeling, Financial Markets, Swaps, Trading Systems, Derivatives, Structured Products, Emissions Trading, Quantitative Finance

Stephen Kovalcik

London, United Kingdom
Assistant (to the) Barista at Starbucks
Capital Markets

Education
University of Chicago   1996 — 2000
A.B., Economics

Wilmott Certificate in Quantitative Finance   2006 — 2006

Birkbeck, University of London   2009 — 2010
Graduate Certificate, Statistics

Birkbeck, University of London   2010 — 2012
MSc, Applied Statistics

Experience
Starbucks   September 2014 - Present
Tibra Capital   October 2012 - April 2014
GETCO   April 2003 - February 2012
Wolverine Trading   August 2000 - March 2003

Skills
Comedic Timing

Stephen Taylor

London, United Kingdom
CMO Samsung Europe
Consumer Goods

Education
University of Chicago   2005 — 2007
MBA, Business

The University of Manchester   1988 — 1991
BA, Economics

Experience
Samsung   February 2014 - Present
Findus Group   December 2010 - March 2012
Findus Group   March 2010 - December 2010
Procter & Gamble   July 2008 - March 2010
Procter & Gamble   March 2007 - July 2008
Procter & Gamble   October 2005 - February 2007
The Gillette Company   January 2005 - December 2005
The Gillette Company   January 2003 - December 2004
The Gillette Company   January 2001 - December 2002
The Gillette Company   January 2000 - December 2000

Skills
Leadership, Consumer Products, Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing Management, Business Development, P&L Management, Category Management, Strategic Planning, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Change Management, Consumer Insights, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Management, CRM, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Customer Insight

Steve Ivankovich

London, United Kingdom
Owner, Gruppo C'E
Real Estate

Education
The University of Chicago

Steve Swinson

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Global Healthcare Advisor
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The University of Chicago
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The University of Manchester
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Eletrical Engineering and Electronics

Experience
Hospital and Healthcare   November 2014 - Present
Medtronic Spine & Biologics   2011 - November 2014
Medtronic   2010 - 2011
Medtronic   2008 - 2010
Medtronic   2005 - 2008
Medtronic   2003 - 2005
GE Healthcare   February 2002 - December 2002
GE Healthcare   2000 - 2002

Stilman Davis

Gloucester, United Kingdom
Prepress expertise, web and book publishing expert
Publishing

Education
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts (BA), major - history of religion, minor - philosophy

The University of Chicago
Master's Degree, Divinity

University of Oxford
BA (honour school of theology)

Experience
heuristika.co.uk   2001 - Present

Skills
Publishing, Desktop Publishing, WordPress, PHP, Production, CSS, Editing, Content Development, Graphics, Copy Editing, Online Publishing, InDesign, Content Management, Strategic Planning, Adobe Acrobat, HTML

Stuart Baillie Strong

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Retired
Information Technology and Services

Education
Université Catholique de Louvain   1969 — 1970
Licence, Applied Economics

University of Chicago   1966 — 1969
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business

Edinburgh University   1961 — 1964
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering

Experience
Self-employed   Managing directorSBS Consulting bvbaJanuary 1998 - January 2009
Albemarle   March 1978 - February 1998

Skills
Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Project Management, Customer Service, Program Management

Stuart Rogers

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Chairman and Chief Executive at Arria NLG
Information Technology and Services

Education
The University of Chicago   1985 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Strategy

Experience
Arria NLG   April 2013 - Present
Arria NLG plc   April 2012 - March 2013
AIG Advisor Group   October 2004 - May 2009
AIG   January 2000 - October 2004
Nuveen Investments   June 1979 - December 1999

Skills
Strategy, Business Planning, Due Diligence, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Investments, New Business Development, Business Development

Susanne M. Preiss

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Financial Planning & Analysis Management Middle European Cluster bei GM Financial
Financial Services

Education
City University of Seattle   1993 — 1997
1997, Masters of Business Administration MBA


Executive Certificate, Finance

The University of Calgary
Diplom, Oil Economics

University of Windsor
Bachler of Business Commerce, B.Comm

Experience
GM Financial   April 2013 - Present
Ally Financial Inc.   June 2011 - Present
GMAC Bank   August 2008 - May 2011
General Motors Acceptance Corporation International Operations   January 2004 - July 2008
General Motors Acceptance Corporation European Operations   April 1999 - December 2004
GE General Electric   December 1997 - March 1999
Borg Warner Automotive   December 1996 - November 1997
SAS Software   January 1994 - November 1996
Chrysler   January 1987 - September 1992

Skills
Rechnungswesen, Finanzwesen, Coaching, Finanzanalyse, Lean Six Sigma, Business Planning, Six Sigma, Finanzberichterstattung, Bankwesen, Risikomanagement, Presentation skills, Unternehmensplanung, Unternehmensführung, Controlling, Forecasting, Unternehmensanalyse, Business-Coaching, Prognosen

Sven Becker

Cologne Area, Germany
Managing Director bei Trianel
Utilities

Education
   2000 — 2002
MBA, Strategy & Finance

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel   1987 — 1993
Diplom, Volkswirtschaft

Experience
Trianel   November 2004 - Present
Statkraft   February 2002 - October 2004
Enron   1998 - December 2001
Enron Nordic Energy   1998 - 1999
E.ON Ruhrgas AG   April 1997 - March 1998
British Petroleum   July 1995 - March 1997
E.ON Ruhrgas AG   October 1993 - May 1995

Sylvain Meyet

Chambéry Area, France
Consultant indépendant en recherche d'opportunités professionnelles
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
University of Chicago   1999 — 1999
Visiting Fellow, Political Science and Government

Sciences Po Paris   1997 — 1998
Master 2, Etudes politiques

University of California, Santa Cruz   1996 — 1997
Education Abroad Program, Political Science and Government

Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Grenoble   1993 — 1997
Diplômé (Master), Etudes politiques

Lycée Berthollet, Annecy   1992 — 1993
Math sup, math et physique

Experience
Socrates   May 2015 - August 2015
Altius   September 2009 - April 2015
Infusion   2008 - 2009
Sciences Po   2006 - 2008
Grenoble Ecole de Management   2005 - 2006
Association Française de Science Politique   2004 - 2005
DSA Stoclet   2000 - 2005
Université de Blois   2003 - 2004
Université de Tours   1998 - 2000
O.F.C.E. (Observatoire Français des Conjonctures Economiques)   1998 - 2000

Skills
Political Science, Business Development, Work at Height Rescue, Risk Assessment, Operations Management, Work at Height, Strategy, Management, Hazard Identification, Project Management, European Union, Surface Analysis, Risk Analysis, Qualitative survey /..., Risk Management, Management Consulting, Statistics /..., Coaching, Construction Safety, Negotiation, Teacher Training, Training, Sociology, Quantitative survey /..., Technical Training, Translation, Educational engineering..., Rope Access, Written & Oral..., Hands-on Training, Confined Space Rescue, Français, Business Strategy, English, Root Cause Analysis, Confined Space

Tak Lo

London, United Kingdom
Creating unfair advantages for early stage founders in Europe
Internet

Education
London Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA

London School of Economics and Political Science   2000 — 2001
General Course

The University of Chicago   1998 — 2002
AB

Experience
Tech City UK   August 2015 - Present
Red Cliffs   June 2015 - Present
Techstars   June 2015 - Present
Techstars   March 2013 - Present
Valence Labs   January 2014 - Present
Oxford Entrepreneurs   June 2014 - Present
Various   July 2014 - Present
London Business School   August 2014 - Present
Startup Genome   September 2013 - March 2015
Imperial Create Lab   June 2014 - February 2015

Skills
Mergers, Small team leadership, Strategy, Analysis, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Ping, Management, Start-ups, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Design, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Markets, Marketing, Venture Capital, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Consulting

Tanya d'Albis

London, United Kingdom
Principal at Independent Port Capital Management Ltd.
Investment Management

Education
INSEAD
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Geophysical Sciences

Experience
Independent Port Capital Management Ltd.   March 2010 - Present
Deustche Bank   2008 - 2009
GE Transportation Finance   2005 - 2008
The Transportation Group   1999 - 2003
EVEREN Securities (now Wachovia Securities)   1996 - 1998

Skills
Structured Finance, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Investment Banking

Tarak Mehta

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Head of Low Voltage Products at ABB
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
The University of Chicago   1997 — 2000
MBA, Finance & Marketing

Purdue University   1984 — 1989
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
ABB   October 2010 - Present
ABB Switzerland Ltd.   January 2007 - October 2010

Terika Seaborn-Brown

London, United Kingdom
Principal Design Consultant, UX Research at EYSeren
Research

Education
The University of Chicago   2010 — 2011
Masters

University of California, Santa Barbara   2001 — 2005
Psychology

University of California, Santa Barbara   2001 — 2005
M.A; B.A

Head-Royce School   1997 — 2001
High School Diploma

Experience
EY-Seren   November 2013 - Present
Grainger   December 2012 - October 2013
User Centric, Inc   August 2011 - December 2012
HopeLab   December 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Quantitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Design, Note Taking, Project Management, Usability, large scale research, Moderate, Ethnography, Human Computer..., Usability Engineering, Research, Task Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistics, Spanish, Focus Groups, Survey Design, User Research, User Experience, Card Sorting, Eye Tracking, User-centered Design, Manage Client..., Data Analysis, Axure, Multi-site Projects, Advanced User of..., SPSS, Presentations, Market Research, Online Moderation, Heuristic Evaluation, FaceReader, Proficient Spanish, Survey Research, R, Panel Moderator, Manage client..., Microsoft Office, Information Architecture, SurveyMonkey, Persona

Theo Rossi

Oxford, United Kingdom
Student at University of Oxford
International Affairs

Education
University of Oxford   2014 — 2016
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Modern Middle Eastern Studies

The University of Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, with Special Honors in Political Science (3.95 GPA) and English Language and Literature (4.00 GPA)

Las Lomas High School

Experience
Médecins du Monde   August 2015 - Present
Top Choice Admissions   July 2015 - Present
Médecins du Monde   April 2015 - June 2015
The Student Consultancy   April 2015 - June 2015
Saint Andrew's Refugee Services   March 2015 - April 2015
MacArthur Foundation   June 2014 - September 2014
The University of Chicago   April 2013 - June 2014
The University of Chicago   September 2012 - June 2014
The Smart Museum of Art   October 2010 - June 2014
U.S. Department of State   July 2011 - September 2012

Skills
International Security, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Art, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Grant Writing, Museums, Research, Higher Education, Social Media, Public Speaking, History

Theresa Fallon

Brussels Area, Belgium
Senior Associate, European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS)
Think Tanks

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science
D.Phil program, Economic History, Thesis: The Political Economy of Gas in the UK: Nationalisation to Privatisation

Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

The University of Chicago
Master of Arts Program (MAPSS), Public Policy, International Political Economy, Asian Wars of 20th Century

Experience
European Institute of Asian Studies   December 2008 - Present

Skills
Foreign Affairs, European politics, Policy Analysis, European Union, Public Policy, Diplomacy, International..., Analysis, International Relations, Research, Government, Qualitative Research, Transatlantic Relations, Foreign Policy, NGOs, Asia, International Security, Energy Policy, Asia Pacific, Macroeconomics, Geopolitics, Conflict Analysis, Energy, Politics, International Economics, Economics, Strategic Planning, Political Risk Analysis, Economic Policy

Thomas Biersteker

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Gasteyger Professor of International Security at Graduate Institute, Geneva
Higher Education

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1972 — 1976
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science

The University of Chicago   1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Affairs

Experience
Programme for the Study of International Governance, The Graduate Institute, Geneva   September 2011 - Present
Graduate Institute, Geneva   September 2007 - Present
Geneva Centre for Security Policy   2007 - Present
Brown University   July 1992 - June 2007
Brown University   April 1994 - June 2006

Skills
International Security, Peacebuilding, Qualitative Research, Research, Foreign Policy, International..., International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Science

Thomas Huertas

London, United Kingdom
Partner EY
Financial Services

Education
The University of Chicago   1970 — 1977
Ph.D., Economics

Fordham University

Experience
EY   January 2012 - Present
European Banking Authority   January 2011 - September 2011
Financial Services Authority   November 2004 - September 2011
Citigroup   1975 - 2004
Orbian   2001 - 2003

Skills
Strategy, Management, Finance, Financial Services, Policy, Banking

Thomas Lundqvist

Skane County, Sweden
Director of Customer Service EMEA at JBT Corporation
Industrial Automation

Education
The University of Chicago   2002 — 2003
Cerificate, Digital Strategies

MIL (Management in Lund)   1998 — 1999
Certificate, Management Program

Tekniska högskolan vid Linköpings universitet   1990 — 1995
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering & Management

Experience
JBT FoodTech   November 2010 - Present
JBT FoodTech   January 2006 - December 2010
FMC FoodTech   January 2004 - December 2006
FMC FoodTech   January 2001 - December 2003
FMC FoodTech   January 2000 - December 2000
Telia   June 1998 - January 2000
Telia   June 1997 - June 1998
Telia AB   January 1996 - June 1997

Skills
Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Engineering, Key Account Management, Product Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Leadership, Sales, International Sales, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Sales Management, Business Strategy

Thomas Parsons

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Director of Forensic Sciences at International Commission on Missing Persons
Biotechnology

Education
University of Washington   1983 — 1989
PhD, Biochemistry

University of Chicago   1979 — 1982
BA, Physics

Woodstock

Woodstock

Experience
International Commission on Missing Persons   March 2006 - Present
Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory   July 1994 - March 2006
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1992 - 1994
Smithsonian Institution   1989 - 1992

Skills
Lifesciences, Project Management, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Forensic Analysis, Evidence, Laboratory, DNA sequencing, Research, Genomics, PCR, Genetics, Scientific Writing, Cell Culture, Analytical Chemistry, Science, qPCR, DNA, Mass Spectrometry, Data Analysis, Sequencing, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Analysis

Thomas Stratton, Ph.D.

Luxembourg
Lead Engineer, Applied Physical and Chemical Metrology at Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH
Automotive

Education
Purdue University   2005 — 2010
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering

The University of Chicago   2001 — 2005
A.B., Physics

Experience
Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH   June 2015 - Present
Goodyear   September 2011 - May 2015
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research   May 2010 - July 2011
Purdue University   August 2005 - May 2010
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory   May 2007 - August 2007
University of Chicago   October 2003 - July 2005

Skills
R&D, Scanning Electron..., Polymers, Experimentation, Materials Science, Characterization, Polymer Characterization, Microscopy, Surface Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Materials, Science, Rubber, Chemistry, Optical Microscopy, Design of Experiments, Engineering, Nanotechnology

Thomas Swerts

Brussels Area, Belgium
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Sociological Research, University of Leuven
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2008 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology

The University of Chicago   2008 — 2009
Master, Sociology

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2003 — 2007
Master, Political Science

Experience
Center for Ethnic and Migration Studies (CEDEM), University of Liège   June 2012 - Present
University of Chicago   August 2008 - August 2014
International Environmental Policy Division - Environment Department Flemish Government   August 2007 - July 2008

Skills
University Teaching, Social Sciences, Academic Writing, Social Movements, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Teaching, Statistics, Research, Politics

Tiffany Yiu

London, United Kingdom
Round Hill Capital
Financial Services

Education
University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Experience
Round HIll Capital   December 2014 - Present

Timo Kaartinen

Finland
University Lecturer at University of Helsinki
Higher Education

Education
The University of Chicago   1987 — 2001
Ph.D., Anthropology

Merikosken lukio, Oulu   1976 — 1979
Matriculation exam

Experience
University of Helsinki   August 2001 - Present

Skills
University Teaching, Ethnography, Lecturing, Anthropology, Theory, Qualitative Research, Academic Writing, Social Sciences

Timothy Devinney

Leeds, United Kingdom
University Leadership Chair, Professor of International Business & Pro Dean of Research at University of Leeds
Research

Education
The University of Chicago   1977 — 1983
PhD, Economics

Carnegie Mellon University
BSc, Psychology & Applied Mathematics

The University of Chicago
MA, Public Policy Studies

The University of Chicago
MBA, Economics & Statistics

Experience
Voluntary Action Leeds   January 2014 - Present
University of Leeds   August 2013 - Present
Macquarie University Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences   October 2014 - Present
Humboldt University - Berlin   January 2010 - Present
University of New South Wales   2009 - October 2014
University of Technology Sydney   September 2009 - August 2013
Australian Graduate School of Management   1993 - 2009
UCLA Anderson School of Management   1989 - 1992
Vanderbilt University   August 1984 - July 1989

Skills
Market Research, Lecturing, Data Analysis, University Teaching, Cross-cultural Teams, Analysis, Courses, Management Consulting, Intercultural..., Business Strategy, Strategy, Quantitative Research, Social Sciences, SPSS, E-Learning, Leadership Development, Statistics, Teaching, Theory, Leadership, Stata, Management, International Business, Expert Witness, Econometrics, Team Leadership, Economics, Academic Writing, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research, Policy Analysis, Quantitative Analytics, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Statistical Modeling, Science, Executive Management

Tom Brooks

Lugano, Cantone Ticino, Switzerland
CEO / Outside Director
Medical Devices

Education
University of Chicago   1984 — 1987
BA, Literature

Kenyon College   1983 — 1984
BA, Literature

Experience
Caretag Surgical   December 2014 - Present
AVANTHERA Advanced Therapeutics   January 2013 - Present
Newbiquity   February 2014 - Present
Phasewise   March 2011 - Present
BASHIBA   August 2003 - Present
Leo's Lab   April 2011 - Present
Nanomed3D   January 2013 - January 2015
NOVAGENESIS Foundation   January 2013 - March 2014
Partnering for Global Impact   March 2011 - January 2014
Biopolo Ticino   July 2008 - December 2012

Skills
Management, Event Design, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Budgets, Social Media, Project Management, Editing, Organizational..., Biotechnology, Donor Relations, Research, Corporate Communications, Business Strategy, Team Building, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Marketing Management, Event Planning, Fund Raising, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Program Management, Intellectual Property, Management Consulting, Graphic Design, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Business Development, Innovation Management, Leadership, Technology Transfer, Product Development, Recruiting, Integrated Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Public Speaking, Market Research, Online Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Business Planning, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Interaction Design

Tom McComb

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director at JPMorgan Asset Management
Investment Management

Education
The University of Chicago   1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance

Purdue University   1983 — 1985
MS, Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   1979 — 1983
BS, Engineering Science and Mechanics

Experience
JPMorgan Asset Management   March 1999 - Present
Montgomery Securities   1997 - 1998
AT&T Investment Management   1990 - 1996

Tomasz Ślężak

Warmian-Masurian District, Olsztyn County, Poland
Research Assistant w The University of Chicago
Biotechnology

Education
The University of Chicago   2015 — 2016
Visiting Graduate Student

Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Biotechnology

Turun yliopisto   2014 — 2014
Erasmus Exchange Program

Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology

Experience
The University of Chicago   July 2015 - Present
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences   November 2013 - July 2015
Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku   June 2014 - September 2014
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom   June 2013 - September 2013
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences   June 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Immunohistochemistry, Western Blotting, Fast learning, First Aid, Immunology, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, ELISA, Research, RNA and DNA isolation, Cell Biology, Bacterial Transformation, Laboratory skills, Phage Display, Public Speaking, PCR Primer Design, Molecular Cloning, RT-PCR, Cell Culture, Protein Expression, Plasmid Isolation

Tomohiro Nakamura

Geneva Area, Switzerland
First Secretary Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva
Government Administration

Education
University of Chicago   2007 — 2009
Master of Public Policy, Public Finance/Finance

The University of Tokyo   1996 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Economics

Experience
Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva   July 2015 - Present
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan   September 2013 - September 2014
Waseda University   April 2013 - September 2013
Ministry of Internal Affaris and Communications   July 2011 - September 2013
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications   June 2009 - July 2011
Cabinet Secretariat   January 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Management, Government, Business Analysis

Torben Mark Pedersen, Ph.D.

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Looking for job: Risk management, credit risk, or macroeconomics
Banking

Education
Københavns Universitet   1995 — 1999
Ph.D., Economics - Business cycle and economic growth

The University of Chicago   1994 — 1995
-, Economics

Københavns Universitet   1980 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Economics

Harvard University   1988 — 1989
-, Economics

Experience
-   Looking for jobRisk management, credit risk or macroeconomicsMarch 2012 - 2015
Dansk Erhverv   January 2009 - August 2012
Ministry of Finance of Denmark   February 2009 - January 2010
Danske Bank   April 2005 - January 2009
Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs   November 2001 - March 2005
Ministry of economic affairs   March 1999 - November 2001
Danish Economic Council   January 1990 - August 1994

Skills
Banking, Quantitative Analytics, Financial Regulation, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Policy, Credit, Financial Risk, Basel III, Basel II, Excel, Microsoft Excel, Credit Risk, Financial Markets, Credit risk modelling, Macroeconomics, Economics, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk..., Portfolio Management, Forecasting

Tracey O'Donnell

Barcelona Area, Spain
Secretary General, Social Trends Institute
Think Tanks

Education
Northwestern University   1990 — 1991
MSJ, Journalism

The University of Chicago   1985 — 1989
BA, Tutorial Studies (literature, sociology, philosophy)

Experience
Social Trends Institute   2004 - Present
Freelance   1992 - Present
International University of Catalunya   2008 - 2009
International University of Catalunya   2007 - 2009
Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior   1992 - 1993

Tracie Ang

London, United Kingdom
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The University of Chicago   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Policy and Political Science (Honors), 3.83 GPA

The University of Chicago

Experience
lululemon athletica   September 2012 - October 2014
Berrygood Limited   February 2008 - May 2012
Li & Fung Limited   September 2004 - February 2008
Goldman Sachs   July 2001 - August 2004

Skills
Windows, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, English, PowerPoint, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Research, Food & Beverage, Public Speaking, Event Planning

Trina Sen

Moscow, Russian Federation
Legal Counsel at Kaspersky Lab
Law Practice

Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Chicago   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Riverdale Country School

Experience
Kaspersky Lab   September 2013 - Present
Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners   January 2009 - August 2013
Weil Gotshal and Manges   December 2007 - January 2009
Rutgers Law School-Newark   January 2007 - June 2007
The Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Legal Assistance, Dispute, International Trade Law, Mediation, Tax Law, Cross-border..., Courts, Legal Advice, Contract Law, Legal Research, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Competition Law, Securities Regulation, International Law, Settlement Agreements, Litigation, International..., Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, Joint Ventures, Civil Litigation, Foreign Investment, Arbitration, Appeals, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Settlement, Intellectual Property, International Litigation, Public International Law, Restructuring, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing

Valentin Sanchez

Madrid Area, Spain
Risk Technology Manager at BBVA
Banking

Education
The University of Chicago   2005 — 2007
EMBA, Management

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business   2005 — 2007

Experience
BBVA   January 2010 - Present
BBVA   January 2007 - January 2010

Skills
Banking

Valerie Chase

Berlin Area, Germany
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The University of Chicago   1993 — 1999
Ph.D., M.A., Cognition & Communication (Psychology)

Columbia University in the City of New York   1988 — 1992
B.A., Psychology and English

Experience
Self-employed   December 2012 - Present

Skills
Project Management, Management, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Social..., Newsletters, Editing, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Communication Training, Reputation Management, Communications Planning, Public Relations, Research

Veronica Vales Garcia

Madrid Area, Spain
Student at The University of Chicago
Pharmaceuticals

Education
The University of Chicago   2014 — 2015
Clinical trial management certificate

San pablo ceu   2010 — 2015
Grado en Farmacia Bilingüe

Experience
private pharmacy   June 2014 - August 2014

Vicky Bostock

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Specialist Clinical Psychologist at East London NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital & Health Care

Education
UCL   2006 — 2009
Doctoral degree (DClinPsy), Clinical Psychology

The University of Chicago   2005 — 2006
Master's degree (A.M.), Social Sciences (Psychological Anthropology)

University of Cambridge   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons), Natural Sciences (Specialising in Experimental Psychology), 1st class

Experience
East London NHS Foundation Trust   March 2010 - Present
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust   September 2006 - September 2009
University of Chicago   October 2005 - September 2006
Alder Hey Children's Hospital   January 2005 - September 2006

Victor Centeno

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Professor convidado at Nova School of Business and Economics
Management Consulting

Education
ISCEF   1970 — 1975
licenciatura, gestão, licenciado

INSEAD

University of Chicago

Experience
Nova School of Business and Economics   September 2010 - Present
Task Consulting   July 2005 - Present
Diageo Portugal   1999 - 2005
Diageo   1994 - 2005
Backer, Spielvogel, Bates   May 1990 - August 1994
Signatop - Apadil   1989 - 1990
Johnson & Johnson   September 1985 - August 1989
SC Johnson Wax   September 1983 - August 1985
SC Johnson   April 1980 - August 1983
SC Johnson Wax   September 1978 - March 1980

Skills
FMCG, Market Research, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Business Strategy, Innovation Management, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Trade Marketing, Negotiation, Business Planning, Marketing, Brand Management, Shopper Marketing

Victor Ko

London, United Kingdom
Associate at HarbourVest Partners
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
The University of Chicago   2004 — 2010
BA, Economics

Experience
HarbourVest Partners   July 2013 - Present
Jefferies & Company   February 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Leveraged Finance, Financial Modeling, LBO, Bloomberg, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Equities, Private Equity, Valuation, Capital Markets

Victor Raber

London, United Kingdom
Student at The University of Chicago
Financial Services

Education
University of Chicago   2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree

Charterhouse School   2008 — 2013
IB Score: 44

Experience
Morgan Stanley   August 2015 - August 2015
SEB   June 2015 - July 2015
Altor Equity Partners   August 2014 - September 2014
Lansdowne Partners   June 2014 - June 2014
Deutsche Bank   May 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Numeracy, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Ethics, Photoshop, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Efficiency, Coaching, Outlook, Economics, Windows, Research, Customer Service, Social Networking, Sales, Work Ethic, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Communication, Networking, English, Microsoft Office, Bilingual

Victoria True

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Sr Project Manager at IBM Global Services
Information Technology and Services

Education
The University of Chicago   1996 — 1999
JD, Law

Smith College   1992 — 1996
AB, Government, Economics, History, East Asian Studies

Experience
IBM   June 2003 - Present
Northern Trust   September 1999 - April 2003

Skills
IT Outsourcing, Project Delivery, Solution Architecture, IT Service Management, IT Management, Governance, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing, Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Program Management, Outsourcing, PMO, Software Project..., Business Transformation, PMP, Business Process..., Integration, ITIL, IT Strategy, SDLC, Business Analysis, Enterprise Architecture

Vikas Sehgal

London, United Kingdom
Global Partner & Executive Vice Chairman, Rothschild; Advisor to PSA; Chairman GAC, World Economic Forum
Investment Banking

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering & Technology Policy PLanning

University of Chicago
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & International Business

University of Delhi - Delhi College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical

University of Florida (s)
Master of Science (MS) Industrial Engineering

Experience
PSA Peugeot Citroën   2015 - Present
Rothschild   April 2011 - Present
World Economic Forum   2011 - Present
Infotech   2011 - 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton (Booz & Company)   1999 - 2011
Ford Motor Company   1997 - 2003
Daewoo motors   1995 - 1996

Vikram Upadhyay

Geneva Area, Switzerland
CERN Technologist at CERN
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2014
B.S. in Mathematics, Honors B.A. in, Physics

Experience
CERN   June 2014 - June 2015
Department of Mathematics, University of Chicago   October 2013 - June 2014
Astronomy and Astrophysics Center (AAC), UChicago   June 2013 - June 2014
Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, UChicago   January 2012 - June 2013
Department of Mathematics, University of Chicago   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Science, Mathematics, Physics, Teaching, Statistics, Research, Python, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, LaTeX, Mathematica

Vincent Guillaume, CFA

Paris Area, France
VicePresident Project Finance at Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking
Banking

Education
ESSEC - ESSEC Business School   2003 — 2007
Master's degree, Finance

University of Chicago   2006 — 2006
MBA, Exchange program, Finance

Experience
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking   April 2012 - Present
Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking   April 2007 - April 2012
HSBC   September 2005 - April 2006
Valeo   July 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Finance, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Real Estate Finance, Structured Finance

Vincent LEON

Germany
Polymer Expert Product Development at Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2003 — 2005
PhD, Chemistry, Materials Science

Université d'Orléans   2005 — 2006
PhD, Chemistry - Materials Science

Université Bordeaux 1   1995 — 2002
MSc, Chemistry

Experience
Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG   June 2013 - Present
Henkel   June 2010 - June 2012
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   June 2010 - June 2012
Université Montpellier 2   January 2007 - September 2009
CNRS   January 2003 - July 2006
Argonne National Laboratory   May 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Curing, Hydrogen Storage, Polymers, Neutron Diffraction, Instron, Nanomaterials, synchrotron radiation, Shape Memory Alloys, Chemistry, Emulsion Polymerization, Adhesives, Mechanical Testing, Publications, Sol-gel, JabRef, Carbon Nanotubes, Viscometry, Industrial Coatings, Composites, GPC, UV curing, ChemDraw, Nanoparticles, Epoxy, OriginLab, Technical Writing, Materials Science, Microemulsions, Patents, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Characterization, Internal Communications

Virginia Cram Martos

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Director, Trade and Timber Division at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
International Trade and Development

Education
Université catholique de Louvain   1987 — 1988
Maitrise, Finance

The University of Chicago   1985 — 1988
MBA, International Business

Experience
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe   January 2012 - Present
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe   October 2005 - January 2012

Skills
Policy, International..., French, Economic Development, Public/private..., Customs Regulations, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Capacity Building, European Union, Sustainable Development, International Trade, International Business, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Economics, Diplomacy, International..., Business Strategy, Public Policy

Virginia E Aguilar Arcos

Ireland
Senior Sales Development Specialist | Linkedin Sales Solutions Iberia & LATAM en LinkedIn
Internet

Education
Dublin Business School   2014 — 2015
Certificate in Digital Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

The University of Chicago   2012 — 2012
Certificate in Integrated Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo   2011 — 2011
MSc. in International Business Management, International Business, International Marketing, GPA 3.3

Universidad de Burgos
MSc. in ICT consultancy (MAC-TIC), E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

Boston University   2005 — 2006
Advertising, Marketing, Public Opinion, Foreing Reporting, Design, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Universidad de Burgos   2003 — 2007
Degree in Audiovisual Communication, Communication and Media Studies, Advertising, Design, PR

Université de Lorraine   2006 — 2007
Communication and Media Studies

Experience
LinkedIn   October 2015 - Present
LinkedIn   November 2014 - Present
Pronovias   January 2013 - July 2014
Trade Commission of Spain in Chicago   October 2011 - September 2012
Boston University   October 2010 - December 2010
University of Burgos   February 2009 - December 2010
National Research Centre on Human Evolution   September 2008 - December 2008
TVE   September 2007 - June 2008
C&C Advertising Agency   July 2007 - September 2007
International Relations department of University of Burgos   June 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Journalism, Microsoft Excel, Graphic Design, Negotiation, Management, Teamwork, Social Skills, International Trade, Web 2.0, Visual Communication, English, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media, International Sales, Social Media Marketing, Flexibility, Sales, Fashion, Distribution Logistics, Merchandising, Social Selling, Online Advertising, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Marketing, SEO, Market Research, International Marketing, Salesforce.com, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Planning & Execution of..., Business Strategy, Wholesale Operations, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Spanish, Customer Satisfaction, Communication, French, Marketing Strategy, Creative Solutions, Problem Solving, Account Management, Digital Photography, Sales Management, proactive self-starter

W. Alexander S. Lange

Stockholm, Sweden
Senior Research Associate at New Chicago Consulting LLC
Public Policy

Education
University of Chicago   2011 — 2012
M.A., Social Sciences (concentration Political Theory), A- Average

The University of Glasgow   2007 — 2011
M.A. with Honours of the First Class, Business & Management, Politics, A Average

Schule Schloss Salem, Salem Germany   2003 — 2006
International Baccalaureate

Kippenberg Gymnasium, Bremen Germany   2001 — 2003

Ökumenisches Gymnasium, Bremen Germany   1998 — 2001

Experience
New Chicago Consulting LLC   September 2014 - August 2015
Chicago for Rahm Emanuel   September 2013 - May 2015
Northwestern University   May 2013 - September 2013
Robin Kelly for Congress / P2 Consulting   March 2013 - May 2013
Obama for America   August 2012 - December 2012
Obama for America   June 2012 - August 2012
Mercedes Benz Japan Co., Ltd.   June 2009 - August 2009
Intertek Testing Services   January 2007 - June 2007
Mukade technical documentation   October 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Staffing Principals, Qualitative Research, Economics, Database Management, Chicago Manual, Travel Management, Database Administration, Speech Writing, Report Writing, Academic Writing, Public Affairs, Excel, Egencia, Government Relations, Primary Research, International Business, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Data Entry, Fare/Price Negotiation, Fundraising, Visio, Adobe Connect, Cold Calling, Direct Mail, LexisNexis, Open Office, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Political Science, Presentation Preparation, Kayako, QuickBase, Business Planning, Financial Management, CyberSource, International Business..., International Relations, Secondary Research, Event Management, American Politics, Political Philosophy, Politics, Citizenship, Research, Political Communication, Word, PowerPoint, Market Research, Political Campaigns

Walter Rossi

Milan Area, Italy
Professore universitario presso Università degli Studi di Milano
Higher Education

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2003 — 2003
laurea, Jurisprudence

IRSA   2002 — 2002
Master, Insurance Management

Universiteit Gent   2002 — 2002
Borsa di Studio, Corso di Perfezionamento in Lingua Fiamminga e Neerlandese

Leiden University   2001 — 2001
Borsa di Studio, Corso di Perfezionamento in Lingua Neerlandese-Olandese

The University of Chicago   2001 — 2001
Master, Human Resources

Universidad de Salamanca   2000 — 2000
Borsa di Studio, Perfezionamento lingua Spagnola

Università degli Studi di Firenze   2000 — 2000
Laurea, Scienze Politiche

Leiden University   1989 — 1989
Borsa di Studio, Perfezionamento Lingua Neerlandese-Olandese

Heidelberg University   1986 — 1987
Borsa di Studio, Progetto Erasmus

Commissione Europea   1984 — 1984
Stage, Diritto delle Comunità Europee

Experience
Università degli Studi di Milano   January 2014 - Present
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   July 2012 - Present
Associazione Heidelberg Alumni Italia - HAIT   February 2012 - Present
AON S.p.A.   2005 - Present
Università Unitre-Statale di Milano   September 2004 - Present
Uni versità degli studi e-Campus Novedrate Como - Facoltà di Giurisprudenza   September 2011 - September 2014
Studilegali.it   2010 - 2011
ANRA   2001 - 2004
McDonald's Italy   1995 - 2004
Studio legale Prof. Avv. Lapo Puccini - Firenze   September 1990 - September 1994

Skills
Corporate Governance, Management, Banking, Due diligence, Insurance, DI, Lingua italiana, Trattative, Business plan, Fusioni e acquisizioni, Diritto societario, Mergers & Acquisitions, Italian, Risk Management, Governo d'impresa, Assicurazioni, Microsoft Office, Privacy Law, Due Diligence, Mediation, Financial Risk, Negotiation, Lingua inglese, Microsoft Excel, Mediazione, Consulenza manageriale, PowerPoint, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Strategia d'impresa, Coaching, Gestione del rischio, Business Strategy, Corporate Law, English

William McKeever

London, United Kingdom
Trainer and analyst at Mowerenergy
Computer Software

Education
Dartmouth College
BA, Political Science, French

University of Chicago
High School, Liberal Arts

Experience
Betagroup   November 2014 - Present
Mower-energy   September 2014 - Present
Trayport   September 2011 - August 2014
Thomson Reuters   2009 - July 2011
Superderivatives   September 2008 - September 2009
Bloomberg   June 2000 - June 2008
Bank of America   October 1991 - June 1997

Skills
Securities, Energy, Financial Services, Back Office, Asset Management, Energy Markets, Hedge Funds, Currency, Trading, Bloomberg, Commodity Markets, Structured Products, Account Management, Investments, Bonds, Middle Office, CRM, Trading Strategies, FX Options, Banking, Market Data, Equity Trading, Hedging, Risk Management, Swaps, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Electronic Trading, Financial Risk, Options, Sales, Capital Markets, Technical Analysis, Portfolio Management, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Equities, Business Development, Commodities, Trading Systems, Commodity, Equity Derivatives, Emerging Markets

William Sjostrom

Ireland
Senior Lecturer in Economics, Centre for Policy Studies at National University of Ireland Cork
Higher Education

Education
University of Washington
Ph.D., Economics

The University of Chicago   1974 — 1978
B.A., Economics

Experience
National University of Ireland, Cork   September 1992 - Present
University College Cork, Ireland (UCC)   1992 - Present

William Vollman

Paris Area, France
Founder, Articulation
Public Relations and Communications

Education
ESSEC Business School   1991 — 1993
MBA, Change Management / M&A

Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business   1990 — 1993
MBA, M&A, Business Communications

The University of Chicago   1985 — 1988
MA, Romance Languages

Luther College   1981 — 1985
BA, French

Experience
Articulation   May 2007 - Present
Faurecia   July 2003 - April 2007
TBWA Corporate   September 2002 - June 2003
Text 100   October 2001 - January 2002
Bite Communications   February 2000 - October 2001
i&e Consultants   August 1997 - February 2000
Gavin Anderson & Company   February 1997 - June 1997
Imagination   September 1996 - November 1996
EURO RSCG CORP COMMS   August 1993 - August 1996

Skills
Creative Writing, financial communication, Executive Coaching, Social Media, International..., Public Relations, Great People Skills, Executive Communications, Strategic Thinking, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Creative Problem Solving, Proposal Writing, Team Building, People Management, Strategic Communications, great ideas, Speech Writing, Culture Change, orchestration

Xabier Iriondo

Pamplona Area, Spain
Director General Grupo GEM
Automotive

Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra   1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Chicago   1990 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Universidad de Navarra   1981 — 1987
Ingeniero Superior Industrial, Mecánica

Experience
Grupo GEM   December 2011 - Present
Grupo Inkara   May 2008 - December 2011
Kortakua   April 2004 - April 2008
Krane   March 1994 - December 2003
Imenosa   July 1991 - November 1993
Guria   July 1987 - June 1988

Skills
PowerPoint, Team Building, Sales, Microsoft Word, Retail, Management, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Service

Xavier Poire

Brussels Area, Belgium
Médecin cadre chez Université catholique de Louvain
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2007 — 2009
Licentiate degree, Hematology

Université catholique de Louvain   1995 — 2002
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Experience
Université catholique de Louvain   November 2009 - Present

Skills
Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Stem Cell Transplant, Leukemia, Science, Biochemistry, R

Xavier Rubió

Spain
Presidente en Nauta Capital
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education

MBA

Experience
Nauta Capital   2004 - Present
DiamondCluster   2000 - 2003

Xiao Xun

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
PhD candidate at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Law Practice

Education
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Law

China University of Political Science and Law   2008 — 2011
Master of Laws (LLM), Comparative Law

China University of Political Science and Law   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Study Centre Gerzensee in Switzerland
Workshop for PhD students and young researchers, Corporate Crimes

The University of Chicago
Summer Institutions of Law and Economics

University of California, Davis
Summer Program on US Law in General

Experience
King & Wood Mallesons   October 2010 - May 2011
Siemens (China)   June 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Economic Analysis of Law, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, corporate law, Securities Regulation, Legal Research, Chinese Law

Xiaoying Gu

Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Student at University of Warwick

Education
University of Warwick   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), International and Intercultural Communication

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Studies with Japanese

The University of Chicago   2010 — 2010
Sociology and Anthropology

The University of Hong Kong   2010 — 2010
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Experience
Zhejiang Satellite TV Station   June 2011 - August 2011
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.   January 2010 - February 2010

Skills
Improvisation, Singing, Latin Dance, Musical Theatre, Voice Acting, Martial Arts, Acting, Broadcast Journalism, Creative Writing, Dance, Stage, Theatre, guqin

Xin Miao

Paris Area, France
Senior student coordinator at University of Chicago
Education Management

Education
The University of Chicago   2002 — 2006
MA, French language and literature

Peking University   1999 — 2002
MA, French language and literature

Experience
University of Chicago   2002 - Present

Skills
French, International Relations, Higher Education, Management, Teaching

Yeunjin (YJ) Kim

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Data Specialist/Scientist at Styloko
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2007 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Astronomy and Astrophysics

University of Arizona   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Astronomy

Experience
Styloko   October 2014 - Present
S2DS (Science to Data Science)   August 2014 - August 2014
Oakland Innovation   September 2013 - June 2014
University of Chicago   September 2008 - August 2013
University of Chicago   March 2012 - July 2013
Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics   2008 - 2011
The University of Arizona   July 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Statistics, Communication, R, LaTeX, Public Speaking, Science, IDL programming, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Mathematica, Scientific Writing, Quantitative Research, Educational Outreach, Fortran, Machine Learning, Numerical Analysis, Data Mining, C, Problem Analysis, Teaching, Python, SQL, Astrophysics

Yuhua LI

Paris Area, France
Etudiant(e) (Ecole Polytechnique)

Education
HEC Paris   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, International Finance

Ecole polytechnique   2013 — 2014
Master, Quantitative Economics and Finance

University of Chicago   2012 — 2013
Exchange Program, Economics

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Sciences

Experience
Le BIPE   April 2014 - September 2014

Skills
French, Economics

Yves leysen

London, United Kingdom
Chief Investment Officer at LetterOne Treasury Services
Investment Management

Education
The University of Chicago
MBA

Experience
LetterOne Treasury Services   2013 - Present
Pamplona Capital Management   September 2008 - Present
Bear Stearns   2001 - 2008
Bank Paribas   1998 - 2000
Credit Suisse   1991 - 1998
Bankers Trust   1988 - 1991

Skills
Financial Markets, Alternative Investments, Equities, Fixed Income, Investments, Financial Structuring, Private Equity, Derivatives, Fund Of Funds, Capital Markets, Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Structured Finance, Valuation

Yvonne Sanders-Hamilton

London, United Kingdom
Ethnographer
Research

Education
University of Chicago
Cultural Anthropology

University of London, Goldsmith's College
Master's degree, Communication, Culture and Society

University of San Francisco
Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Ethnic Studies

Experience
Idea Couture Inc.   November 2013 - September 2014
Freelance   November 2010 - November 2013
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust   October 2009 - November 2010
Synovate   December 2007 - March 2009
ESRO   June 2006 - June 2007
Freelance Ethnographer   April 2002 - June 2006
Sapient   January 2001 - April 2002
E-Lab   February 1998 - January 1999

Skills
Data Analysis, Focus Groups, Segmentation, Quantitative Research, Marketing Research, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Research Design, Ethnography, Video Ethnography, User Experience, User-centered Design, Customer Insight, Qualitative Research, Marketing Strategy, Workshop Facilitation

Zachary A. Gurard-Levin

Paris Area, France
Research Scientist Epigenetics and Oncology
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2005 — 2010
PhD, Bioorganic Chemistry

The University of Chicago   2005 — 2006
M.S., Chemistry

The Johns Hopkins University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Chemistry

University of St. Andrews   2004 — 2004
Chemistry

Melrose High School

Experience
Institut Curie   October 2013 - Present
Institut Curie   November 2010 - September 2013
Greenberg Traurig, LLP   2003 - 2003

Skills
Drug Discovery, Cell Culture, Organic Synthesis, Cancer, Enzyme Kinetics, Science, Protein Chemistry, Enzymes, Protein Purification, Mass Spectrometry, Assay Development, Biotechnology, High Throughput..., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Epigenetics, Systems Biology, Laboratory, Cell Biology, Biomarkers

Zbigniew Bak

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Business Angel and Private Investor
Publishing

Education
The University of Chicago   1995 — 1997
Master, Business Administration

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business   1995 — 1997
MBA, MBA

Warsaw School of Economics   1983 — 1989
M.Sc., Economics

Experience
Business Angel   July 2013 - Present
Agora SA   August 2000 - June 2013
Arthur Andersen Corporate Finance   1993 - 2000
Arthur Andersen   August 1991 - August 1993
Moore Stephens   1990 - 1991

Skills
Market Analysis, Management, Market Research, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Restructuring, Start-ups, M&A experience, Contract Negotiation, E-commerce, Post-acquisition..., General Management, Online Advertising, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Change Management, Emerging Markets, Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Strategy, IPO, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Financial Reporting, Executive Management, Finance, Acquisition Integration, Due Diligence, Digital Strategy, Corporate Finance, Corporate Sales..., Acquisitions, Online Marketing, Project Management, Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Leadership

Zsolt Bence Szabo

London, United Kingdom
Analyst at Citigroup | AB 2014 The University of Chicago
Investment Banking

Education
The University of Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, General Honors

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program
Passed CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2 Candidate

Britannica International School   2008 — 2010
UK A-levels, Mathematics/Statistics: A, Business Studies: A, English Literature: B, French: a

Experience
Citigroup, Citibank London   November 2014 - August 2015
SZPI Financial Advisory and Business Development Non-Profit Ltd   June 2013 - January 2014
University of Chicago Booth School of Business   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Valuation, Research, SQL, Risk Analysis, FX Trading, Stata, French, Linear Algebra, Banking, Travel, PowerPoint, Business, Corporate Finance, Finance, Data Analysis, Multivariable Calculus, Teamwork, Econometrics, Private Equity, Team Motivation, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, London Market, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Mathematics, Derivatives, Economics, Microsoft Excel, Venture Capital, Communication, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Corporate Advisory, Capital Markets, Athletics, M&A analysis, Investments

alain (阿兰。枫丹) fontaine

Paris Area, France
Acquisitions et Partenariats chez BNP Paribas
Banking

Education
HEC Paris   1971 — 1974

INALCO   2005 — 2009
Licence, Langue et littérature chinoises

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   1996 — 1997
DEA, Droit bancaire, des affaires, de la finance et des valeurs mobilières

Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers   1989 — 1990
DESCF, Comptabilité

The University of Chicago   1983 — 1985
Master's degree, Economics

Université Paris7   1975 — 1979
maîtrise, mathématiques

Université Paris1   1975 — 1978
maîtrise, philosophie

Experience
BNP Paribas   1998 - Present
Lazard Frères et Cie   1989 - 1997
Banque de France   1979 - 1989

Skills
Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Banking, Investment Banking, Fixed Income, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Valuation, Financial Markets, Emerging Markets, Corporate Finance

andrea buraschi

London, United Kingdom
Professor of Finance, Visiting at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Financial Services

Education
The University of Chicago   1992 — 1996
PhD, Economics and Finance

Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'   1987 — 1990
D.E.S., Economics

Experience
Imperial College London   September 2006 - Present
University of Chicago Booth School of Business   August 2011 - September 2013
IMD International   2006 - 2008
Columbia University   2005 - 2006
London Business School   2002 - 2004
University of Chicago Booth School of Business   2000 - 2001
London Business School   1997 - 2000

Skills
Portfolio Management, Equities, Valuation, Financial Engineering, Financial Markets, Hedge Funds, Fixed Income, Quantitative Analytics, Wealth Management, Investments, Corporate Finance, Quantitative Finance, Derivatives, Finance, Bonds, Market Risk, Financial Risk, Risk Management