Over 20 years of experience as a professional consultant and a business owner with an ability in directing complex projects from concept to fully operational status

• Former director of International Horizon Group of Companies domiciled in the United Arab Emirates, specialising in plant decommissioning & metals trading.
• Part of a unique and eminent group of multi-disciplined industry professionals that provided all the expertise and experience essential for undertaking every aspect of decommissioning defunct iron ore mines, trading the recycled material, from initial concept through to completion, occupation and management.
• Has extensive experience in commodities industry and has extensive experience in problem solving in crisis-ridden business atmosphere.
• Well versed in all European funding mechanisms, trade finance, import and export processes and related documents, project oriented debt and equity facilitation.
• Highly experienced in geographical areas such as Africa, Middle East and Asia and has implemented
  protocols and governmental relationships within Africa.

Career started at Rudolf Wolfe and JP Morgan on the London International Financial Futures Exchanges (LIFFE) in the late 90s

Traded a wide range of asset classes such as Equities, STIRS, Government Bonds and Commodities

• From 2003-2006 he helped structure a successful 50-person trading operation in Gibraltar.
• Co-founder Zone Invest Group a proprietary and commodity trading group. Headed up the Commodities arm, which consisted of the sourcing physical products from the London Metals Exchange.
• Aided in the structuring of both Fodere Zambia and Fodere Mining DRC, companies holding mining licences.
• Excellent global contacts, proficient in identifying and proving high grade Oxide assets, trading local material into processing plants, through to end users.

Worked in the City of London for 20 years and has extensive international experience in Trading commodities and financial markets

• Managed market traders and headed up operations for several leading financial institutions.
• Set up and managed offices globally, traded futures and commodities and executed physical commodity transactions in the UK, Europe and Africa.
• Has been instrumental in the successful delivery of financial strategies, conducting market and financial analysis, developing resourcing models and business transformation strategies.
• Worked with several well-placed international trading organisations and has led several profitable initiatives for both organisations and clients alike.
• Co-Founder of Zone Invest Group in 2010
• Currently working on projects in Zambia, DRC and South Africa

High profile international banker, experience Trustee and Chairman of a Banking Committee with insight to Whitehall and UK Government. 35 years Investment & Corporate banking experience working across a range of asset classes.

• Previously Managing Director and Global Head of a successful Export Credit Agency & Structured Trade Finance business in a major global Investment Bank. Strong international credit background with deep experience across the developing markets through various financial cycles.
• A pioneer within the banking industry receiving numerous accolades based on many market firsts. Able to champion change whilst maintaining a strategic perspective, focusing on risk mitigation and strong operational controls.
• Strong relationships with sovereigns, civil servants, multinationals, project companies and exporters across the globe. Huge track record in facilitating economy growth for both Exporters and Buyers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a deep understanding of cultural differences (travelled to over 90 countries) with a proven track record of leading an international team focused on closing major land mark transactions. Led with vision, drove strategy and innovated to create market differential.
• Sectors experience includes road, rail, ports, power stations, petrochemical & LNG plants, satellites, telecommunications, civil and military aircraft, helicopters, air-traffic control, airports, cruise ships, water treatment plants, hospitals, hydro dams, steel mills, pipelines, mining and commodities.