The University of Chicago Alumni

Francesco Portolano

Italy
M&A Counsel
Legal Services

Education
The University of Chicago   1996 — 1997
LLM, Law

LUISS Guido Carli University   1986 — 1991
JD, cum laude, Law

Experience
Portolano Cavallo Studio Legale   November 2001 - Present
Baker & McKenzie Rome   September 1999 - July 2001
Baker & McKenzie Chicago   August 1996 - August 1999
Baker & Mckenzie Rome   1992 - 1996

Skills
Intellectual Property, Technology, Entertainment Law, M&A experience, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Cyberlaw, Media, Entertainment, Private Equity, E-commerce, Venture Capital, Mergers, Joint Ventures, International Law, Corporate Governance

Francesco Spano'

Chambéry Area, France
Research Assistant at Royal Holloway, University of London
Research

Education
The University of Chicago   2000 — 2004
Ph.D., Physics

Università di Pisa   1993 — 1998
Laurea, Fisica

Experience
Royal Holloway, University of London   May 2011 - Present
Columbia University   June 2006 - May 2011
CERN - European Laboratory for Particle Physics   June 2004 - June 2006

Skills
Scientific Writing, Python, Particle Physics, Computational Physics, C++, Teaching, Fortran, Algorithms, LaTeX, Monte Carlo Simulation, Theory, Experimental Physics, Matlab, Science, Numerical Simulation, Research, Mathematical Modeling, R, Theoretical Physics, Programming, Numerical Analysis, Experimentation, High Performance..., Physics, Machine Learning, Mathematica, Statistics, Scientific Computing, Simulations

Francisco Hernandez-Marcos

Madrid Area, Spain
Consultant at 11 Goals & Associates
Online Media

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2006 — 2006
Seminar, EU Financial Services

London Business School   2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance and Marketing

University of Chicago   2003 — 2003
Exchage term, MBA Finance

London School of Economics and Political Science   2001 — 2001
Summer course, Advanced Microeconomy

Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.   1994 — 2001
90% of credits completed, Business Administration

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   1995 — 1999
Industrial Engineer, Operations

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   1992 — 1995
Mechannical Engineer, Structures & Industrial Facilities

Experience
11 Goals & Associates   April 2012 - Present
Guudjob   January 2014 - Present
PalyQue S.L.   March 2012 - December 2012
NewCo   January 2012 - September 2012
Real Madrid C.F.   February 2010 - September 2011
GafasNet   March 2009 - August 2011
Crisalia Servicios Financieros   September 2004 - February 2010
Undisclosed project   2009 - 2010
Florentino Pérez 2009 candidate to Real Madrid C.F.   May 2009 - June 2009
Rafael del Pino Alumni Association   November 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Strategy, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Economics, Sports, Business Development, Mobile Applications, Internet, Start-ups, Management Consulting, Management, Project Management, Personal Finance, Leadership, Consulting, Internet Banking, Social Media, Business Strategy, Spanish, E-commerce, Real Estate Finance, Marketing, Online Marketing, Commercial Banking

Francisco Romero Millan

León Area, Spain
Técnico Jefe de Microbiología en BIOMAR MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Biotechnology

Education
University of Chicago   1988 — 1990

Universidad de Córdoba
Doctor of Biological Sciences (PhD), Biochemistry

Experience
BIOMAR MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGIES   January 1996 - Present
PharmaMar   July 1990 - December 1996
Técnico Responsable de Bioquímica   January 1990 - June 1990

Skills
Ciencias naturales, Biochemistry, Biotecnología, Industria farmacéutica, Microbiología, Bioquímica, Reacción en cadena de..., Informatics, Industrial Microbiology

Francisco Trullenque

Zaragoza Area, Spain
CEO at AMANIDA SA
Food & Beverages

Education
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid   2007 — 2010
Doctor, Public Policy and Administration

Harvard Business School   2009 — 2009
Diploma, Research Symposium on Global and Changing Environment

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2008 — 2008
Diploma, Research Symposium on Public Management

The University of Chicago   2000 — 2002
MBA, Business/Managerial Economics

IESE Business School - University of Navarra   1998 — 1998
PDD, Business Administration and Management, General

Universidad de Zaragoza   1982 — 1987
MA Economics

Universidad de Zaragoza   1981 — 1986
MA Law

Universidad de Zaragoza   1981 — 1986
Licenciado, Derecho

Experience
AMANIDA SA   September 2010 - Present
IE Business School   January 2001 - November 2013
Strategy & Focus   October 2000 - April 2011

Skills
Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Strategy, Risk Management, Private Equity, Business Strategy, Spanish, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Mergers, Venture Capital

Franco Masciovecchio

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Head of European Property at QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd.
Insurance

Education
The University of Chicago   2002 — 2004
MBA

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business   2002 — 2004

Experience
QBE Insurance   January 2014 - Present
Torus Insurance   July 2010 - December 2013
Glacier   August 2006 - June 2010
Glacier Reinsurance   February 2005 - July 2006
Swiss Re   December 1995 - July 2005
General Re   1993 - 1996

Skills
Captives, Enterprise Risk..., Insurance, Risk Management, Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, General Insurance, New Business Development, Customer Relations, Reinsurance, Risk Mitigation, Account Management, Negotiation, Commercial Insurance

Frederic Camille Besson, ARM

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Chief Underwriter Officer at OMNIUM REINSURANCE COMPANY SA
Oil & Energy

Education
The University of Chicago   2007 — 2010
Associate, Risk Management

University of Bordeaux   2003 — 2004
Master, Insurance and Law

University of Poitiers   2002 — 2003
Master, Medical Law / Healthcare System/ Bioethics

Université of Limoges   1998 — 2002
Bachelor (4 years), Criminal law and Private Law

Experience
OMNIUM REINSURANCE COMPANY SA . TOTAL SA HOLDING - SWITZERLAND   March 2014 - Present
Total S.A.   January 2011 - March 2014
AON France   July 2010 - December 2011
Aon Corporation   November 2007 - July 2010
AON Conseil et Courtage Paris France   January 2004 - November 2007
Total SA   June 2004 - December 2004
Private Hospital   January 2002 - January 2003

Skills
Liability, Claim, Claims Management, Commercial Insurance, General Insurance, Mergers, Finance, Insurance, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Captives, Underwriting, Risk Financing, Brokers, Negotiation, Reinsurance, Corporate Law, Financial Risk, Assurance, Property & Casualty...

Frederik Mortensen PhD

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Nordic P&T Manager at Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Management Consulting

Education
Probana Business School   2012 — 2012
Business Administration and Management, General

Københavns Universitet / University of Copenhagen   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ethics & Philosophy of Religion

University of Chicago   2010 — 2011
Philosophy

Københavns Universitet / University of Copenhagen   2001 — 2008
Cand. (Master), Ethics & Philosophy of Religion, Theology

Ruprecht-Karls Universität Heidelberg   2004 — 2006
Student, Philosophy

Sankt Annæ Gymnasium   1989 — 2001

Experience
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson   March 2015 - Present
Lundbeck   February 2013 - March 2015
Causa Consulting GmbH   August 2012 - February 2013
University of Copenhagen   January 2009 - June 2012
FM Consult   2001 - June 2012
eLounge.com   September 2008 - January 2009
Sinus Sociovision   August 2005 - January 2006
Danish National Research Foundation: Center for Subjectivity Research   2006 - 2006

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Organizational..., Market Research, Change Management, Business Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Consulting, Management Consulting, Market Analysis

Fritz Thiel

Cologne Area, Germany
Private Individual and Businessman
Writing and Editing

Education
The University of Chicago
PhD, Germanic Languages and Literatures

Yale University   1959 — 1963
BA, German Literature

Universität Tübingen

Experience
Private Investor   July 2010 - Present

G. David Luger

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Records Management Implementation Manager at Royal Bank of Scotland
Management Consulting

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2008 — 2009
MBA, Business

University of Chicago   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (AB), British History

Experience
Royal Bank of Scotland   October 2012 - Present
Independent   June 2010 - September 2012
University of Edinburgh   September 2010 - September 2011
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County   March 2002 - August 2008

Skills
Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Research, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Business Planning, Program Management, Data Analysis, Business Process Mapping, Start-ups, Strategy

Gabriele Macchi

Küsnacht ZH, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Managing Director at ORT INTERNATIONAL AG
Textiles

Education
University of Chicago   1993 — 1995
MBA, International Business and Finance

Politecnico di Milano   1979 — 1985
PhD, Mechanical Engineering

collegio san carlo milano

collegio san carlo milano

collegio san carlo milano

collegio san carlo milano

Experience
ORT International AG   March 2013 - Present
LEANMAP   December 2010 - February 2013
Albany International Corp   July 1997 - November 2010
Jobs Inc   September 1988 - June 1997
FICEP SpA   January 1987 - August 1988

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, International Sales, SAP, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Procurement, Business Process..., ERP, Business Planning, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Engineering, Process Engineering, Kaizen, Sales Management, New Business Development, International Business, Management, Product Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Negotiation, Manufacturing

Gail Grant

Rolle, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland
Teacher / VP Rosey Microfinance Fund / Educational Consultant
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Northwestern University   1979 — 1980
ABD, History of Rhetoric as Applied to teaching oral and written Composition.

University of Chicago   1976 — 1978
M.A.T., English Literature and Education

University of Cambridge   1972 — 1975
M.A., English Literature and Philosophy

Experience
Institut le Rosey   1986 - Present
Rwanga Founation   March 2014 - August 2014
Leysin American School in Switzerland   June 1985 - June 1986

Skills
Teaching, Teacher Evaluation, Educational Management, History, Curriculum Design, Teaching English as a..., Language Arts, Moodle, Differentiated..., Literature, Secondary Education, Higher Education, English grammar, Teacher Training, Instructional Design, Educational Assessment, Technology Integration, Classroom Management, Teacher Mentoring, Educational Consulting, Qualified Teacher, Lesson Planning, Staff Development, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Education Reform, English Literature, Educational Technology, Adult Education, Educational Research, Humanitarian..., Social Media, Distance Learning, Education, Curriculum Development, K-12, Classroom, English, Educational Leadership, ESL, Curriculum Mapping, Social Networking, 21st Century Skills, Pedagogy, International Education, Tutoring, Instructional Technology, Research, Literacy, Language Teaching

Garry Jensen

London, United Kingdom
Partner JRJ Group
Investment Management

Education
The University of Chicago   1989 — 1990
MBA (Honors), Finance

Experience
JRJ Group   2012 - Present
Barclays Wealth   2009 - 2012
Lehman Brothers   2005 - 2007
Lehman Brothers   2000 - 2002
Credit Suisse   1996 - 2000
Morgan Stanley   1992 - 1996

Gerry.Foley Foley

Enfield, United Kingdom
Director of Public Affairs at Self Help Africa
Media Production

Education
University of Chicago   1992 — 1992
1992-93 Fellowship in Broadcast Journalism

Trinity College, Dublin   1978 — 1982
Trinity College Dublin 1978-82, Economics/Politics, Double First: Gold Medal

Experience
Self Help Africa   April 2013 - Present
ITV Tyne Tees   September 1993 - December 2012
ITV Tyne Tees and Border   1993 - 2012
TVam   1988 - 1992
TVam   1984 - 1988
RTE   1982 - 1984

Skills
Video Editing, Journalism, Social Media, Video, Television, Video Production, Host/Chair...for Public..., Editing

Gert-Jan Hendrix

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Associate at Linklaters
Law Practice

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2010 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International and European law, magna cum laude

Uppsala University   2010 — 2011
Erasmus Exchange, Law

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law, cum laude

Experience
Linklaters   September 2013 - Present
Linklaters   August 2012 - August 2012
Van Olmen & Wynant   July 2012 - July 2012
Contrast Law   September 2011 - September 2011

Skills
International Law, EU Competition Law, Legal Advice, Antitrust Law, Cross-border..., Litigation, International..., European Law

Gilles Landragin

Paris Area, France
MD and Owner at Experts Trade International
International Trade and Development

Education
University of Chicago   1985 — 1987
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers   1965 — 1969
PHD in mechanical engineering

Experience
Experts Trade International   2009 - Present
PITSS GmbH   2005 - 2009
PITSS in France   2006 - 2008
Richco Int'l   2001 - 2006
Molex Europe   1981 - 1992

Skills
International Sales, Start-ups, Sales Management, Marketing, Key Account Management, Connectors

Gilles Raguin

Paris Area, France
Directeur du Departement Santé/ Director Health Department chez EXPERTISE FRANCE
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Chicago   1986 — 1988
post doc, virologie moleculaire

Université Paris - Val-de-Marne (Paris XII)   1972 — 1982
doctorat médecine

Experience
EXPERTISE FRANCE   January 2015 - Present
GIP ESTHER   September 2011 - December 2014
Assistance publique- hopitaux de paris   September 2002 - December 2013
GIP ESTHER   August 2006 - September 2011
self employed indenpendent consultant   January 2005 - January 2010
Médecins du Monde   July 2002 - July 2005
Hopital Croix Saint Simon, Paris, France   March 1993 - December 2002
King Fahd Hospital   January 1991 - January 1993
Assistance publique- hopitaux de paris   September 1988 - September 1991
Regional Hospital, Veifaa   January 1982 - May 1983

Skills
Internal Medicine, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Community Development, Global Health, Capacity Building, Program Management, Policy, International Relations, Nonprofits, Africa, Public Policy, Services de santé, NGOs, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, International...

Gillian Bentley

Thornaby-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Professor at Durham University
Higher Education

Education
The University of Chicago   1980 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

University of London   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Archaeology of the Levant

Experience
Durham University   2005 - Present
University College London   2000 - 2005
University of Cambridge   1995 - 2000

Skills
reproductive ecology, Biological Anthropology, evolutionary medicine

Giovanni Rigamonti

Milan Area, Italy
Investment Analyst presso Fondo Italiano d'Investimento
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
LIUC University   2014 — 2014
Post-degree Master in "Merchant Banking, Private Equity, Finanza e Impresa", 110 cum Laude

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc),International economics and finance

The University of Chicago   2012 — 2012
Summer session 2012

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Economics and business administration

LSI Worldwide, London   2010 — 2010

Experience
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento   March 2015 - Present
Fitch Ratings   July 2014 - December 2014
Cribis D&B (Crif Group)   June 2013 - December 2013
Az investimenti ( Azimut Holding)   May 2013 - June 2013
Catenificio Rigamonti Spa   January 2005 - October 2008

Skills
Cash Flow Statements, Valutazioni, Business Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Bloomberg, Company Valuation, Capital Markets, Business Planning, Private Equity, Valuation, Microsoft Excel, Credit Risk

Giovanni Venturi

Bologna Area, Italy
Professor at University of Bologna
Education Management

Education
University of Chicago   1964 — 1967
Ph.D., Physics

University of Bologna   1962 — 1964
"Laurea" in Physics, Physics

University of Sydney   1959 — 1961
B.Sc., Physics, Mathematics

Experience
University of Bologna   

Skills
Physics, Science, University Teaching, Theory

Glen Andrew Feder

Paris Area, France
ISGAP France Director/Senior Fellow and Entrepreneur
Think Tanks

Education
Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV)   2006 — 2013
Ph.D, Political Philosophy, Très honorable avec félicitations du jury

The University of Chicago   1996 — 1998
Masters of Arts, Social Sciences; Political Philosophy

Ecole des hautes Etudes en Sciences sociales   1998 — 2000
MA, Political Philosophy

Kenyon College   1992 — 1996
Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Political Science

Experience
ISGAP- Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy   December 2014 - Present
Foundation for Constitutional Government   June 2013 - Present
DesignerStay   January 2011 - Present

Skills
National Security, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Editing, Nonprofits, University Teaching, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Journalism, Public Speaking, Research, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, International Relations, Event Management, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Marketing

Grace Frank

Paris Area, France
Freelance editor, writer and journalist. Sole proprietor, Frank Communications: Writing that's smart, direct, effective
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Chicago   1983 — 1986
MA, International Relations

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   1977 — 1982
BA, Political Science / English Literature with minors in Economics and German, Graduated with high honors

Experience
Frank Communications, www.frank-comm.com   2013 - Present
Newsmax Media, Inc.   July 2014 - August 2015
The New York Times   August 2000 - February 2013
The International Herald Tribune   July 2006 - June 2011
Tampa Tribune   1997 - 2000
St. Petersburg Times   1994 - 1997
Pottstown Mercury   1992 - 1994
North Jersey Herald & News   1986 - 1990

Skills
Online News, AP Style, Content Development, Digital Journalism, Newspapers, Editorial, Speech Writing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Creative Writing, Editing, Graphic Design, Online Publishing, Proofreading, Newspaper Design, Web Content, Fact-checking, Copywriting, Image Editing, Resume Writing, Report Writing, News Writing, Breaking News, Publications, Newspaper, Web Content Management, Photojournalism, InCopy, Investigative Reporting, Publishing, Online Journalism, Magazines, Storytelling, Press Releases, Web Editing, Newsletters, Writing, New Media, Freelance Writing, Travel Writing, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Content Writing, Content Management, Screening Resumes, Journalism

Graham Eastwood

Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Open to short duration or parttime nonexecutive or consulting utilising Prog. Mgt., IT Strategy & IT Director skills
Information Technology and Services

Education
Sheffield Hallam University   1990 — 1992
MBA

University of Chicago   1986 — 1988
MBA

Imperial College London   1969 — 1972
B.SC. (Eng), Hons. ACGI

Experience
Graham Eastwood Associates Ltd   May 2007 - Present
University of the Arts London   October 2012 - September 2013
Cobham plc   December 2011 - September 2012
Arqiva   June 2010 - December 2011
RCUK SSC Project   April 2008 - April 2009
Save the Children   April 2007 - March 2008
Milk Link   June 2006 - April 2007
The National Trust   April 2001 - July 2005
GEC-Plessey (later Mitel) Semiconductor   April 1994 - March 2001
United Utilities   May 1992 - April 1994

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Siebel, Outsourcing, IT Strategy, Human Resources, ITIL, Strategy, PRINCE2, Business Process..., E-commerce, CRM, SAP, Integration, ERP, Man Mangement, Project Management, Governance, Change Management, Management, Process Improvement, Risk Management, PMO, Business Objects, Program Management, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, MS Project

Grant Blank

Oxford, United Kingdom
Survey Research Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
Research

Education
University of Chicago   1995 — 1999
Ph.D., Sociology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, summa cum laude

Free University of Berlin   1972 — 1973
Sociology

Alexander Ramsey High School

Experience
University of Oxford   2010 - Present
American Sociological Association   2008 - 2009
Applied Social Research Associates   2007 - 2008
American University   1999 - 2007

Skills
Survey Research, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Grant Writing, Anthropology, Quantitative Analytics, SPSS, Stata, Survey Design, Social Network Analysis, Report Writing, Qualitative Research, Politics, Survey Methodology, Statistics, New Media, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Grants, Program Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Public Policy, Quantitative Research, Social Research, Research, Ethnography, Sociology, Literature Reviews, Public Health, Research Design, Questionnaire Design, Lecturing, Theory, SAS, Focus Groups, University Teaching, Academia, NVivo, Science

Grant Morgan

Cambridge, United Kingdom
MBA 2015/2016
Law Practice

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2009 — 2013
PhD

University of Chicago   2008 — 2009
M.A, International Relations & Public Policy

Western University   2002 — 2005
JD/LLB, Law

The University of Western Ontario   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science

KCVI

KCVI

KCVI

Experience
Sorrenti Law   January 2013 - Present
AGPC LAW   August 2012 - December 2012
Americans for Tax Reform   May 2011 - August 2011
Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania   January 2011 - May 2011
Department of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania   September 2010 - May 2011
Office of the Minister of Immigration, Canada   April 2008 - August 2008
Perley-Robertson   May 2005 - August 2006
Canadian Armed Forces   March 1998 - August 2001

Skills
Event Planning, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Risk Assessment, Public Relations, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Research, Editing, International Relations, Policy, Strategy

Gregory Brian Seel

Ukraine
U.S. Treasury Attaché to Ukraine
International Affairs

Education
The University of Chicago   2008 — 2010
Master's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Loyola University Chicago   2008 — 2009
Master's Degree, Finance

Loyola University Chicago   2007 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Texas A&M University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
U.S. Department of the Treasury   August 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of the Treasury   November 2014 - August 2015
U.S. Department of the Treasury   November 2013 - November 2014
U.S. Department of the Treasury   February 2011 - October 2013
U.S. Department of the Treasury   August 2010 - February 2011
Renaissance Capital Group   September 2007 - August 2010
UBS Wealth Management   April 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Financial Modeling, Policy Analysis, Economics, Financial Analysis, Public Policy, Emerging Markets

Gregory Nelson

Paris Area, France
helping international businesses and worldwide organizations to develop profitably across EMEA
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
INSEAD   1984 — 1984
MBA, General Management

University of Chicago   1970 — 1974
BA, Physics, Philosophy

Experience
ICIMA   2012 - Present
Nelson Management & Advisory Services   2008 - Present
Tyco Thermal Controls   2008 - 2011
CAFCO Italiana SpA   2005 - 2008
CAFCO France S.A.   2002 - 2008
MPO International   1996 - 2002
Microsoft Europe   1994 - 1996
Ziff Davis, Europe   1990 - 1994
A. T. Kearney   1987 - 1990
Indosuez Ventures with Sequoia Capital   1985 - 1987

Skills
Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Team Management, Energy, Persuasion, Business Alliances, Product Development, Management, Restructuring, Change Management, Business Planning, New Business Development, International..., Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Marketing, Management Consulting, Business Development, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Executive Coaching, Team Building, Executive Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships

Grzegorz Czech

Cracow, Lesser Poland District, Poland
Vice President Sales Europe w firmie RR Donnelley
Printing

Education
Canadian Management Institute   2011 — 2011
Post Graduate Studies, International Management

The University of Chicago   2002 — 2002
Post Graduate Studies, Strategic Sales Management

Polytechnics of Krakow   1984 — 1990
M. Sc., Mechanical Engineering

University of Oxford - Said Business School
Finance Programme for Senior Executives

IMD, Lausanne Switzerland
Breakthrough Program for Senior Executives (BPSE)

London Business School
Financial Seminar for Senior Managers

IV LO

Experience
RR Donnelley   Vice President Director of Sales EuropeRR Donnelley2002 - Present

Guido Lombardi, CFA

London, United Kingdom
AVP Alternatives Research at Deutsche Bank
Investment Management

Education
Università degli Studi di Firenze   2004 — 2009
MSc. in Finance and Bachelor Degree in Business Economics, Finance/Economics, 110/110 cum laude

Copenhagen Business School   2008 — 2008
Graduate Exchange Program (Erasmus), MSc. in International Finance, 10/12

University of Chicago   2008 — 2008
Summer Busines Scholars Program, Management, 3.5

Experience
Deutsche Bank   May 2015 - Present
Bourne Park Capital   August 2012 - April 2015
Redi & Partners   March 2010 - July 2012
UniCredit Bank   October 2009 - March 2010
Fitch Ratings   August 2009 - October 2009
Studio Mannelli   February 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Investments, Public Finance, Investment Advisory, Financial Modeling, Fixed Income Trading, Portfolio Management, Financial Markets, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Financial Structuring, Due Diligence, Alternative Investments, Asset Management, Trading, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance

Guido Monticello

Verona Area, Italy
Owner, Tianshi Sas
Capital Markets

Education
The University of Chicago   2000 — 2002

Experience
Tianshi Sas   Management consultantGimi SpaMarch 2002 - December 2007

Guilhem Vidor

Paris Area, France
Analyste Junior chez Lyxor Asset Management
Investment Management

Education
NEOMA Business School   2013 — 2017
Master in Management

The University of Chicago   2015 — 2015
MOOC, Asset pricing

Université Paris - Val-de-Marne (Paris XII)   2012 — 2013
DEUG (Licence 2), Economie & Gestion

Saint-Michel de Picpus (Paris XII)   2011 — 2012
1ère année classe préparatoire HEC, Mathématiques

Saint-Bonnet de Galaure (26)   2008 — 2011
Lycée section scientifique, Mathématiques, Baccalauréat Mention AB

Easton school, Pennsylvania (USA)   1995 — 1998

Experience
Lyxor Asset Management   August 2015 - Present
Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL)   June 2014 - December 2014
LCL Banque & Assurance   August 2012 - September 2012
Mairie de Reventin-Vaugris   July 2011 - August 2011
Association Providence Faustino   July 2010 - August 2010
ADP Laboratoire   February 2008 - February 2008

Skills
Management, Organization, Forestry Investment, Real Estate Transactions, Commodity Markets, Oral & Written..., Healthcare Industry, Commercial Real Estate, Financial modeling, International Political..., Financial Services, Asset Management, Computer Proficiency, Monetary Policy, Crowdfunding, LBO, Banking regulation, Private Banking, Wine & Spirits Industry, Business English, Wealth Management, Financial Reporting, Tax Law, Comptabilité, Gestion de patrimoine, Financial Accounting, MiFID, Alternative Investments, Equity Valuation, Private Equity, Equity Research, Business Planning, Mathematics, Accounting, Real Estate, Communication, Corporate Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Analyse financière, Corporate Tax, Gestion d'actifs, Strategic Financial..., Asset Allocation, Portfolio Management, Start-up Ventures, Forex, Equity Trading, Portfolio Optimization, Tax Accounting, Venture Capital

Guillaume Alvarez

Strasbourg Area, France
Senior V.P EMEA at Steelcase
Executive Office

Education
Harvard Business School
Program on Negotiation

The University of Chicago   2002 — 2002
Finance for non-finance managers

Université Paris Descartes   1981 — 1983
DEUG, Sociology & Socio-psychology

Experience
Steelcase   November 2011 - Present
Steelcase   June 2008 - November 2011
Steelcase   March 2006 - June 2008
Steelcase   September 2001 - March 2006
Steelcase   July 1999 - August 2001

Skills
Leadership, Negotiation, Product Development, Business Strategy, Interior Design, Key Account Management, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Strategy, International Sales, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, New Business Development, Account Management, Business Alliances, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Sales Management, International Business, Furniture, Space planning, B2B, Change Management, People Development, Management, Contract Negotiation, Marketing

Guillaume Lévy

United Kingdom
Investment Banking

Education
   2011 — 2011
Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros

   2007 — 2011
Magistère BFA

   2006 — 2006
Université d'été

Experience
HSBC   August 2011 - Present
Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking   January 2010 - June 2010
Oddo Corporate Finance   May 2009 - November 2009
HSBC   June 2008 - July 2008
Vobiscum   June 2007 - July 2007

Guillermo Barrio Colongues

Madrid Area, Spain
Analista de renta variable en Ahorro Corporación
Government Administration

Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra   1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The University of Chicago   1999 — 1999
Programa de intercambio de MBA

Universidad de Cantabria   1987 — 1993
Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos

University of Miami   1990 — 1991
Programa de intercambio durante el 4º año de carrera

Experience
Ahorro Corporación   July 2015 - Present
Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha   August 2011 - Present
Ahorro Corporación   April 2008 - August 2011
Société Générale   May 2001 - April 2008

Hadewych Hazelzet

Brussels Area, Belgium
Teamleader, Conflict Prevention and Mediation Instruments Division at European External Action Service
International Affairs

Education
European University Institute   1997 — 2001
PhD, international relations

University of Chicago   1995 — 1996
MA, international political economy

University of Chicago - Committee on International Relations   1995 — 1996
Master of Arts, International Political Economy

VU University Amsterdam   1990 — 1995
Drs., political science / public administration

Experience
EU Delegation to the International Organisations in Vienna   OSCE Security CommitteeTeamleader, Conflict Prevention and Mediation Instruments DivisionEuropean External Action ServiceJanuary 2013 - August 2015
European External Action Service   March 2012 - December 2012
European External Action Service, Crisis Management and Planning Directorate   October 2011 - March 2012
Council of the European Union, Crisis Management and Planning Directorate   February 2010 - September 2011
EU, DGE-IX, Civilian Crisis Management   2008 - February 2010
German Foreign Office   June 2006 - July 2008
Council of the European Union   February 2001 - June 2006

Skills
International Security, International Relations, Conflict, Military Operations, European Union, Diplomacy, Human Rights, Policy, Civil Society, International..., Politics, Governance, Foreign Policy, International..., Public Diplomacy, Political Science

Hannah Muir

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Final year student, Master (with Honors) in Materials Chemistry
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2011 — 2016
Master's Degree, Chemistry (Honours) with Materials Chemistry and a Year Abroad (MChem), On track for a First Class Master's (with Honours) Degree

The University of Chicago   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Chemistry (Honours) with Materials Chemistry and a Year Abroad (MChem), On track for a First Class Master's (with Honours) Degree

Experience
British Army   September 2011 - Present
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo   July 2015 - August 2015
The University of Chicago   June 2015 - July 2015
All Hands Volunteers   June 2014 - July 2014
National Nuclear Laboratory   July 2013 - September 2013
McDonald Stationers   September 2007 - April 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Social Media, Research, Training, Leadership, Management, Team Leadership, Time Management

Hans Thygesen

Zürich Area, Switzerland
CEO at German High Street Properties A/S
Real Estate

Education
University of Copenhagen   1983 — 1987
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law, Distinction with honours

University of Chicago   1979 — 1981
Ph.D - studies, Finance, General, Distinction with honours

University of Copenhagen   1973 — 1977
Master’s Degree, Economics, Distinction with honours

University of Copenhagen   1972 — 1977
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Economics, Distinction with honours

Experience
Kartago A/S   CEOGerman High Street Properties A/SOctober 1987 - Present

Skills
Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Negotiation, Real Estate Development, Property Management, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Economics, Investments, Business Strategy, Asset Management, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Investment Properties, Management

Hans-Peter Weber

Grenoble Area, France
Independent Higher Education Professional
Research

Education
University of Chicago   1967 — 1971
PhD, Geophysics

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH)   1960 — 1964
MSc, Physical Chemistry

Experience
ACCE   September 1991 - Present
Universite Henri Poincare   June 2006 - December 2006
EPFL   January 2002 - August 2006
University of Lausanne   September 1989 - May 2002
Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research   May 1984 - August 1987
Christian-Albrecht-Universitaet, Kiel, Germany   September 1980 - August 1983
University of Pittsburgh   September 1976 - August 1980
Brookhaven National Laboratory   June 1975 - August 1976
Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory   June 1973 - September 1975
Argonne National Laboratory   June 1971 - August 1973

Skills
Nanotechnology, Chemistry, PCR, R&D, Data Mining, Spectroscopy, Data Analysis, Research, Matlab, Science

Harriett Davis

Linz, Oberösterreich, Austria
US Teaching Assistant (Fremdsprachenassistentin) at The AustrianAmerican Educational Commission (Fulbright Austria)
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, History

Università di Bologna   2012 — 2013
Study Abroad Experience

Experience
The Austrian-American Educational Commission (Fulbright Austria)   September 2014 - Present
University of Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning   September 2013 - August 2014
Active English   June 2013 - July 2013
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester   June 2012 - August 2012
RuffaloCODY   October 2011 - June 2012
YMCA of Greater Rochester   June 2011 - August 2011
YMCA of Greater Rochester   June 2010 - August 2010

Hassan Elmasry, CFA

London, United Kingdom
Partner at Independent Franchise Partners, LLP
Investment Management

Education
University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   1984 — 1987
MBA, Finance

The University of Chicago   1980 — 1984
A.B., Economics

Experience
Independent Franchise Partners, LLP   June 2009 - Present
Morgan Stanley   February 1995 - June 2009

Skills
Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management, Equities, Asset Management

Heather Beghtol

Marseille Area, France
Naturopathic Doctor
Alternative Medicine

Education
National College of Natural Medicine   1995 — 1998
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

University of Chicago   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

Heike Gertler

London, United Kingdom
Graphic Design Director at AND Architecture and Design
Design

Education
The University of Chicago   1989 — 1993
BA, Art & Design

Concord Academy

Experience
AND Architecture and Design   January 2010 - Present
Spiralis   November 2009 - Present
Virgile and Stone Associates Ltd   June 1997 - November 2009
Hässelbarth & Freunde   December 1996 - June 1997
Grey Advertising   June 1993 - December 1996
Della Femina McNamee   1992 - 1993

Skills
Typography, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Advertising, Graphic Design, Packaging, Art, Interior Design, Web Design, Sketching, Concept Design, InDesign, Concept Development

Helen Shears

Parthenay, Poitou-Charentes, France
Teaching Assistant
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2013
Masters of the Arts in Social Sciences, History

University of Puget Sound   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and French; Humanities; and Social Sciences

Université de Bourgogne   2011 — 2011
diplôme avance d'études françaises

Experience
French American School of Puget Sound   August 2013 - July 2015
Office of Communications, University of Puget Sound   August 2011 - May 2012
Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching, University of Puget Sound   August 2011 - May 2012
Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching, University of Puget Sound   August 2010 - May 2012
Office of Admission, University of Puget Sound   February 2010 - May 2012
Crocker House Creative Arts Center   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Blogging, Fundraising, Project Management, Historical Research, Research, Tutoring, Creative Writing, Higher Education, Proofreading, fluent in French, Teaching, Writing, History, Editing, Public Speaking, French, Marketing Communications

Henry Suttle

London, United Kingdom
Financial Analyst
Financial Services

Education
The University of Chicago   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Economics

Experience
Howard Brown Health Center   2011 - December 2014
Cole Taylor Bank   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Financial Modeling, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Accounting

Herve Malaussena

London, United Kingdom
Partner at Moelis & Company
Investment Banking

Education
University of Chicago   1991 — 1993
M.B.A, Business

Institut Superieur de Gestion   1986 — 1989
International Business Bachelor Degree, Business & Finance, Top 5% of his Class

Experience
Moelis & Company   September 2010 - Present
Citigroup   June 2004 - May 2010
Salomon Smith Barney   January 2000 - June 2004
Salomon Brothers   March 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Capital Markets, Financial Structuring, Private Equity, M&A experience, Investment Banking, Project Finance, Telecommunications, Financial Markets, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Venture Capital, Structured Finance, Valuation, Debt Restructuring, Management, Restructuring, IPO, Fixed Income, Leveraged Finance, LBO, Corporate Finance, Equities, Financial Modeling, Hedge Funds, Emerging Markets, Due Diligence

Hervé MARY

France
Founder at MARYLINK SAS
Information Technology and Services

Education

MBA GSB Chicago Booth, strategy, finance, operations


ESCP, Management

University Aix Marseille
Master, IT & Telecom

Experience
MARYLINK SAS   October 2014 - Present
HF Company group   May 2010 - September 2014
Enensys   2008 - 2010
ALCATEL   2001 - 2007
360networks   February 2000 - September 2001
MCI Worldcom   1994 - 2000
fujistsu   1990 - 1994

Skills
Start-ups, New Business Development, Team Management, Cloud Computing, Product Management, Product Development, Project Management, Start-up, Wireless, Product Marketing, Telecommunications, Business Planning, Pre-sales, Business Strategy, Account Management, Team Leadership, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Leadership, Program Management, VoIP, Business Development

Ian Hathaway

London, United Kingdom
Management Consulting

Education
University of Chicago   2004 — 2006
Masters, Economics

University of Dayton   1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Political Economy

Experience
Frontier Economics   2013 - Present
New York University   2014 - Present
The Brookings Institution   2014 - Present

Ieva Vysniauskaite

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Finance & Business Development
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
The University of Chicago   2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Entrepreneurship

University College London, U. of London   2005 — 2006
Master of Science (M.Sc.), European Public Policy

Macalester College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics, Economics, Statistics

University of Surrey   2003 — 2003
Energy Economics

J. Naujalio Muzikos Gimnazija

KTU Gimnazija

Experience
Wavetable Labs   2013 - 2014
Johnson & Johnson   June 2012 - July 2012
European Commission, ECFIN (Economic and Financial Affairs)   March 2011 - July 2011
Lavisos Koncernas (Lavisa)   August 2009 - March 2011
Swedbank   January 2008 - March 2011
Centre for Economic Policy Research   2006 - 2007
Bloomberg New Energy Finance   2005 - 2006
Los Alamos National Laboratory   2005 - 2005
University of Surrey Energy Economics Centre   2003 - 2003

Skills
Energy Policy, Management Consulting, Strategy, Economics, Corporate Finance, Fixed Income, Interest Rates, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Market Analysis, Market Research, Finance, Due Diligence, Statistics, Econometrics, Venture Capital, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Analytics, Analytics, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Digital Media, Macroeconomics, Hedge Funds, Project Management, Business Strategy, Management, Currency Futures, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Excel, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Markets, Consulting, Valuation, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Financial Markets, Economic Research, Marketing Strategy

Igor Sitnikov

Russian Federation
Senior Analyst at Copperstone Capital Ltd.
Financial Services

Education
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics   2007 — 2009
Master's Degree, Statistics

University of Chicago   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Harvard Summer School   2002 — 2002
Economics

Experience
Copperstone Capital Ltd.   November 2011 - Present
PROMINTER LLC   October 2006 - November 2011
Ernst & Young, Moscow Office   July 2005 - September 2005
Ernst & Young, Moscow Office   August 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions

Isabel Liu

London, United Kingdom
Global Infrastructure Director
Investment Management

Education
University of Chicago
MBA

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
MPP

Ohio State University
BA

Experience
Passenger Focus   March 2013 - Present
Concesiones de Intercambiadores de Transporte   July 2010 - March 2013
Autovia de Peajes en Sombre   July 2010 - March 2013
EISER Infrastructure Limited (formerly ABN AMRO)   April 2005 - March 2013
Actis   October 2003 - October 2004
Vancouver Airport Services Ltd.   October 2003 - October 2004
Alterra Partners   September 2001 - December 2002
John Laing   August 1998 - June 2001
Adelaide Airport Limited   July 1998 - June 2001
AIG Investment Corp (Asia) Ltd., a unit of AIG   January 1991 - August 1997

Skills
Financial Structuring, Due Diligence, International Business, Equities, Emerging Markets, Investments, Business Development, Rail, Fundraising, Start-ups, Road, Structured Finance, Asset Managment, Airports, Asset Management, Strategy, Valuation, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Infrastructure

Isabel Pestana

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Commercial Director (Veterinary Channel) at Royal Canin
Consumer Goods

Education
The University of Chicago   2001 — 2002
Pos Graduação, Marketing

Instituto Superior de Línguas e Administração   1996 — 2000
Licenciatura, Assessoria de Direcção

Experience
Royal Canin   March 2010 - March 2012
Royal Canin   October 2008 - March 2010
Milupa   March 2006 - March 2008
Milupa   March 2003 - February 2006

Skills
Veterinary, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, FMCG, Market Analysis, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Business Development, Trade Marketing

Isabelle Boni

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
MSc Student and Research Assistant
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology (Neuroscience specialization) and Psychology

University of Birmingham   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics

Experience
Intelbridge   October 2013 - January 2014
University of Chicago   January 2010 - June 2013
Harris D. McKinney, Inc.   January 2013 - March 2013
University of Chicago   September 2011 - June 2012
University of Chicago   September 2011 - June 2012
Department of Neurobiology   June 2010 - June 2012
Science Magazine   2012 - 2012

Skills
Higher Education, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Statistics, Program Development, Spanish, Community Outreach, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Stata, Research, Matlab, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Teaching

Isabelle Strauss-Kahn ISKBM

Paris Area, France
Lead Financial Officer at The World Bank
International Trade and Development

Education
University of Chicago   1982 — 1984
Master's degree - PhD Core, Economics

French University (Paris I)   1976 — 1977
Diplome D'etudes universitaires Generales, Law

French Busisnes School (Haut Enseignement Commercial)   1973 — 1975
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Experience
The World Bank   April 2008 - Present
The World Bank   April 2008 - Present
The World Bank, Treasury   2008 - Present
Banque de France   2003 - 2008
Banque de France   1999 - 2003
Banqu de France   1995 - 2003
Bank for International Setlements   1990 - 1995
Banque de France   1987 - 1990
Banque de France   1984 - 1987
University of Chicago   1982 - 1984

Skills
Bloomberg, Derivatives, Financial Risk, Financial Analysis, Finance, Trading, Econometrics, Monetary Policy, Foreign Exchange, Financial Markets, Economics, Portfolio Management, International Economics, Capital Markets, Risk Management, International..., Fixed Income, Emerging Markets, Market Risk, Macroeconomics, Investments, Bonds, Governance, Financial Modeling

Israel Rey Marcos

Bilbao Area, Spain
Actor,aplicador de biocidas, especialista en trabajos verticales, técnico de sonido y producción por mecanizado (CNC)
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2011
English, Inglés

University of Chicago

Experience
ABRA PROD S.L.   October 2011 - November 2011
Eugoba   August 2011 - September 2011
GameShop   February 2011 - May 2011
Inbisa Construcción S.A   June 2009 - December 2010
Binahi   September 2009 - October 2009
Mecanizados Iketz   September 2007 - September 2008
Limpiezas Cavana   June 2007 - September 2007
Baikor 2k   October 2006 - April 2007
Umaran   June 2005 - December 2005
Polsa   November 2002 - June 2005

Jack Doig

London, United Kingdom
Product Manager Ecommerce at NetSuite
Financial Services

Education
Northwestern University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Predictive Analytics

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

Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Architecture

Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science

Experience
NetSuite   April 2015 - Present
FNZ   October 2012 - July 2014
FNZ   January 2009 - March 2013
FNZ   June 2010 - October 2012
FNZ   January 2009 - June 2010
FNZ   January 2008 - January 2009
FNZ   January 2005 - January 2008
IBM Global Services   February 2004 - January 2005

Skills
User Acceptance Testing, Business Analysis, C#, SQL, Managememt, Stakeholder Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Project Management, Data Science, Business Transformation, Software Project..., R, Financial Services, Web Services, ASP.NET, Change Management, Agile Methodologies, Product Management, Leadership, Data Migration, Requirements Analysis, Equities, Requirements Gathering, .NET, Business Strategy, Java, SAS, Project Delivery, Data Mining, E-commerce, Machine Learning, Python, Business Intelligence

Jack Hight

Paris Area, France
Student at University of Chicago
Research

Education
University of Chicago   2005 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History

Experience
No company!   March 2009 - Present

Jackie Hess

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Member of the Management Board / International Tax Leader, Deloitte AG
Management Consulting

Education
Cornell Law School   1989 — 1992
J.D., Law

University of Chicago   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Experience
Deloitte AG   October 2005 - Present
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG   June 1994 - September 2005

Skills
Restructuring, Tax Law, Corporate Tax, Due Diligence, Financial Structuring, Finance, Mergers, Transfer Pricing, Management Consulting, International Tax..., Tax Advisory

Jacky Blanc

Lausanne Area, Switzerland
Global Supply Chain Planner at Syngenta Crop Protection
Chemicals

Education
Rockefeller University   1982 — 1984
Research Associate, Proteins and hormones activity, Structure activity relationships

The University of Chicago   1981 — 1982
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry

University of Geneva   1972 — 1981
Ph D, Chemistry, Biochemistry

Experience
Syngenta Crop Protection   August 2002 - Present
Novartis   January 1996 - January 2002
Ciba-Geigy   January 1990 - January 1996
Ciba-Geigy   1985 - 1989

Skills
Supply Chain..., Process Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, TQM, Cross-functional Team..., SAP R/3, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, MRP, Strategic Planning, Chemicals, Management, Demand Management, Sales Plan, Supply Management, CPIM, Continuous Improvement, Organic Chemistry, Supply Chain, Project Planning, S&OP implementation, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Crop Protection, SAP, Operational Excellence, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing

Jacob Blakesley

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at University of Leeds
Higher Education

Education
The University of Chicago   2003 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Italian)

The University of Chicago   2002 — 2003
Master’s Degree, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

St. John's College (NM)   1996 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Arts

Experience
University of Leeds   September 2014 - Present
Durham University   September 2012 - June 2014

Jacques Kemp

Netherlands
Executive, Coach, Entrepreneur
International Affairs

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   1995 — 1996
MBA, Strategy & Finance

University of Chicago   1995 — 1996
Master, Business Administration

Experience
NextportChina Online Marketing & Ecommerce in China   July 2012 - Present
ToBecome   September 2009 - Present
ING   June 2003 - June 2008
ING   June 2002 - June 2003
ING   July 1999 - May 2002
ING Barings Corp and Investment Banking   1995 - 1999

Skills
Venture Capital, Management, Mergers, Business Development, EU Debt, Corporate Finance, Financial Services, Strategy, International Business, Management Consulting, Economics, Leadership, Restructuring, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, International Relations, Change Management, Banking, Start-ups, Finance, Investment Banking, International Trade, Connecting the dots, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Valuation, Dutch, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, New Business Development, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Emerging Markets, Coaching

Jaime Vazquez

Gijón Area, Spain
International Executive
Medical Devices

Education
IE Business School   2007 — 2009
Global MBA, Global MBA

University of Chicago   1985 — 1989
B.A., Social Science and Humanities, major in Anthropology

St. Ignatius College Prep - Chicago   1982 — 1985

Sacred Heart / Hardey Prep - Chicago

Experience
Medical Devices, Global Healthcare Markets, Innovation, Business Development, Alliances and M&A   2013 - Present
Exactech   January 2010 - September 2014
MBA Lazio   2003 - 2009
Big Book   2001 - 2003
Adecco Group   1999 - 2001
Instituto Cervantes   1996 - 1998
Unimar Inc.   1994 - 1996
Teacher   1990 - 1993

Skills
Spanish (Native), Start-ups, German, Management, International Business, English, Product Launch, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Product Management, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Italian, Marketing Strategy, French, Public Relations, Italian (Advanced), Product Marketing, Negotiation, Mandarin Chinese (Basic), Business Development, Market Analysis, Strategy, Leadership, Team Leadership, German (Basic), Market Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Product Development, English (Native), Marketing, Marketing Management, Spanish, Market Development, French (Advanced), Medical Devices

Jakob Hiller

London, United Kingdom
Consultant at Deloitte
Financial Services

Education
University of Oxford   2008 — 2009
Masters, Roman Economic History

The University of Chicago   2002 — 2006
A.B., Economics

Experience
Deloitte   January 2011 - Present
UK Parliament   January 2010 - January 2011
M&I Bank   April 2008 - September 2008
Morgan Stanley   July 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Corporate Development, Due Diligence, Capital Markets, Start-ups, Alternative Investments, Valuation, Market Research, Management Consulting, Banking, Interest Rate..., Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Trading, Strategy, Economics

Jakub Nowak

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
PhD student at University of Edinburgh
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2011 — 2015
PhD, Molecular and Cell Biology

The University of Chicago   2008 — 2009
Visiting Student, Cell Biology

Jagiellonian University   2004 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology

Experience
University of Edinburgh   September 2011 - Present
European Commission, Joint Research Centre   March 2010 - September 2011
University of Chicago   July 2008 - June 2009
Jagiellonian University   September 2004 - June 2008

Skills
DNA, Lifesciences, Proteomics, Cancer, Protein Expression, Structural Biology, Cell Based Assays, Biotechnology, Protein Chemistry, ELISA, Cell Culture, Mouse Models, RNAseq, Assay Development, Immunoprecipitation, Genetics, Cell, Immunohistochemistry, Nanobiotechnology, Gene Silencing, Confocal Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Protein Purification, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Stem Cells, Molecular Cloning, Genomics, qPCR, PCR, RT-PCR, Transfection, RNA isolation, Western Blotting, In Vitro, Biochemistry, Microscopy, Cell Biology, Data Analysis

James Clayson

Paris Area, France
Visiting Professor at Deep Springs College
Education Management

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies   1979 — 1982
Development Economics

University of Chicago   1961 — 1963
MBA, Quantitative methods

MIT   1957 — 1961
SB, Mechanical engineering

Experience
Deep Springs College   December 2014 - Present
Clayson Intergalactic   January 2009 - Present
The American University of Paris (AUP)   2009 - Present
American University of Paris   September 1981 - July 2009

Skills
Lecturing, Research, Data Analysis, Psychology, Public Speaking, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Copy Editing, French, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Intercultural..., University Teaching, Instructional Design, Science, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Editing, Teaching, Courses, Analysis, Instructional Technology, Qualitative Research, Economics, Marketing Communications, Educational Leadership, Management Consulting

James Geddes

London, United Kingdom
Expert Principal at The Boston Consulting Group
Renewables & Environment

Education
The University of Chicago   1993 — 2000
PhD, Physics

University of Oxford   1989 — 1992
BA, Physics

Experience
The Boston Consulting Group   July 2014 - Present
Department of Energy and Climate Change   September 2009 - March 2014
The UK Carbon Census   February 2009 - April 2009
Boston Consulting Group   2002 - 2009

James Levinson

Geneva Area, Switzerland
MBA Candidate
Oil & Energy

Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The University of Chicago   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

Experience
Mezcor   July 2012 - Present
Mezcor   July 2011 - July 2012
Cascino Vaughan Law Offices, Ltd.   June 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Editing, Leadership, Government, Public Speaking, Political Science, Politics, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Political Campaigns, PowerPoint, Social Media, Research, Grassroots Organizing, International Relations, Event Management, Public Relations, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Microsoft Office

Jan Stoop

Tilburg Area, Netherlands
Post Doc at Erasmus University Rotterdam
Higher Education

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2011

Universiteit van Tilburg   2000 — 2004
PhD, economics

Mill Hill College   1994 — 1999

Experience
Erasmus University Rotterdam   September 2010 - Present
Tilburg University   2010 - 2011
Tilburg University   2009 - 2010
TSBV Pendragon   2003 - 2010
muziekschool goirle   1993 - 1996
muziekschool goirle   1993 - 1996
muziekschool goirle   1993 - 1996

Skills
Statistical Modeling, Experimental Economics, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analytics, Statistics, Experimental Design, SPSS, Econometrics, LaTeX, Research, Stata, R, Data Analysis, Economics, Quantitative Research

Jane Blevins

Paris Area, France
Communications Specialist (speechwriting negotiation and debate)
Government Relations

Education
Tsinghua University   2012 — 2013
HSK 5, Chinese Language

Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV) / Sorbonne University   2005 — 2008
PhD, French Literature

University of Chicago   1993 — 1997
PhD Student 1993-1997

Experience
Ecole de Guerre (War college)   February 2015 - Present
Ministère des Affairs Etrangères et Européennes   August 2008 - October 2013
Tsinghua University   February 2012 - July 2013
Université Paris Descartes   August 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Government, Intercultural..., History, Qualitative Research, Editing, International Relations, Research, English, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Teaching, Speech preparation for..., Writing, French

Janey Walker

West Hoathly, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Managing Director Indie Training Fund
Broadcast Media

Education
London Business School

The University of Chicago

University of York
BA Hons, History/Politics

Experience
Indie Training Fund   January 2015 - Present
Ofcom   May 2011 - Present
University of Brighton   September 2014 - Present
IGGY @ The University of Warwick   December 2011 - July 2013
Channel 4   June 2006 - September 2010
Channel 4   September 2000 - September 2010
Channel 4   September 1996 - March 2000

Skills
Recruiting, Video Production, Documentaries, Management, Broadcast Television, Content Strategy, Media Production, Internal Communications, Editorial, Strategy, Broadcast, New Media, Television, Talent Management, Team Leadership, Multimedia, Digital Media, Budgets

Jason Marino

London, United Kingdom
Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager & Analyst
Financial Services

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1996 — 1998
MBA, Finance, General

The University of Chicago   1989 — 1992
BA, Economics

Newark Academy   1985 — 1989

Experience
Och-Ziff Capital Management   July 2011 - January 2015
Theorema Asset Management   September 2009 - May 2011
Brencourt Advisors   April 2006 - October 2008
Och-Ziff Capital Management   August 2002 - October 2005
Pequot Capital   November 2000 - August 2002
Franklin Mutual Advisors   1998 - 2000
Bear Stearns   1992 - 1996

Skills
Asset Management, Financial Markets, Luxury Goods, Hedge Funds, Energy, Food & Beverage, Finance, Trading, Valuation, Support Services, Due Diligence, Investments, Utility Industry, Fundamental Analysis, Mutual Funds, Investment Research, Equities, Financial Modeling, Retail, Telecommunications, Portfolio Management, Equity Research, Venture Capital, Alternative Investments

Javier Soledispa

Barcelona Area, Spain
Productor en Rolex Green
Music

Education
University of Chicago   2007 — 2012
Flow demencial, campo de batalla

Jean-Baptiste COULOMB

Paris Area, France
Asset Liability Manager at Banque de France

Education
Université Paris Dauphine   2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Finance

Université Paris Dauphine   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Applied Mathematics

Université Paris Dauphine   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Applied Mathematics

The University of Chicago   2010 — 2010
Summer Program, Economics

Lycée Jean-Baptiste Say
Baccalauréat, Scientific Section, Mention Bien

Experience
Banque de France   November 2014 - Present
Allianz France   April 2014 - October 2014
Crédit Agricole CIB   June 2012 - August 2012
HSBC   June 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Fixed Income, Java, R, German, Stochastic Calculus, Asset Management, English, Pricing, Investment Strategies, Matlab, Market Research, Corporate Finance, Options, Applied Mathematics, French, Pack Office, Thomson One Banker, Economics, VBA, Derivatives, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Finance, Datastream, Financial Modeling, Financial Markets, C++, Bloomberg, Econometrics, Asset Allocation, Finance