Resume For Ryan Rowe - International Development Professional

RYAN ROWE Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Mobile: +971 50 813 7328; Email: ryanrowe (AT) gmail (DOT) com

CAREER OBJECTIVE Leadership role with an organization addressing urgent social and economic needs in developing countries.

SUMMARY Multilingual professional with three years of post-MBA infrastructure investment experience and extensive professional and personal international exposure. Able to offer broad skill set in public speaking, project management, research, documentation, strategic marketing, investment analysis, and corporate social responsibility, while being able to think of the big picture and focus on the triple bottom line. Possesses extremely strong cultural and interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE Executive, Macquarie Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 2006 - present ƒ Lead role in establishment of a regional infrastructure investment fund investing in communications, ports, airports, power, water & wastewater, rail, roads and health care sectors ƒ Key role in ongoing fund management duties, including investor relations, corporate governance, fundraising, financial reporting, environmental and social policy, investment analysis and conducting due diligence ƒ Financial advisor on two UAE-based wastewater treatment projects, including market research, financial analysis, legal structuring and identification of opportunities for environmental improvements ƒ Led initiative for independent audit of environmental, social and labour management practices, which included a review of international best practice by organisations such as the UN, OECD and ILO ƒ Lead role in CSR initiatives such as an office recycling program, fundraising for various causes and promoting increased involvement by the firm in the local community Strategy Analyst (Intern), CG/LA Infrastructure, São Paulo, Brazil, September 2005 – January 2006 ƒ Conducted financial and strategic analysis of infrastructure projects in ports, logistics, energy, and water sectors ƒ Organized a week-long Brazilian, Chilean and Argentinean water sector tour for South African government officials International Business Analyst (Intern), Metrik Solutions, Medellín, Colombia, May 2005 – July 2005 ƒ Assessed the commercial feasibility of a project to promote peace and civic values in Colombian schools ƒ Identified potential international partners for financial and logistical support Senior Credit Agent, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Montréal, Canada, June 2003 - November 2003 ƒ Conducted credit analysis and approved cross-border shipments for accounts with annual revenues of C$60m Collections Agent, TD Canada Trust VISA, Montréal, Canada, April 2001 - July 2002 ƒ Conducted credit analysis and negotiated repayment plans on a portfolio of over 400 delinquent client accounts A/R Customer Support Representative, IBM Corporation, Montréal, Canada, July 1999 - April 2001 ƒ Ensured resolution of key billing issues on over 700 customer accounts with average annual revenues of US$50M

EDUCATION International MBA, York University, Toronto, Canada, September 2004 - June 2006 ƒ Major in Strategic Management and Latin American studies ƒ First-year Dean's List & Citibank President’s Award for ranking 1st in my class ƒ Charles B. Mayer Award for outstanding academic achievement and contribution to student life ƒ Independent study in the area of private sector investment in water infrastructure in Latin America ƒ Member of the York team at a case analysis competition competing against 30 universities from around the world ƒ Selected for competitive student consulting programs in the forestry, fruit logistics and private banking industries ƒ Degree included 5-month study abroad in Brazil and work internships in each of Colombia and Brazil Bachelor of Commerce, Concordia University, Montréal, Canada, September 1998 - June 2004 ƒ Major in Finance; Graduated Cum Laude (with Distinction); Dean's List in Graduating Year ƒ Valedictorian for the June 2004 Graduating Class (approx. 2500 students) ƒ Gold medalist in International Business Strategy at a regional university case analysis competition ƒ Program included 5-month study abroad in Colombia ƒ Worked full-time for three years during studies to fund tuition and gain professional experience ƒ Lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society for academic achievement in the study of business Diploma in Communications, Vanier College (CEGEP), Montréal, Canada, September 1995 - December 1997 Page 1 of 2

RYAN ROWE Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Mobile: +971 50 813 7328; Email: ryanrowe (AT) gmail (DOT) com

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Terry Fox Foundation, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates & Montréal, Canada, 2004 - present ƒ Committee Member for the 2009 Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run, contributing to the overall organization of the event ƒ Organized a corporate team for the 2009 Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run and raised US$11,000 ƒ Officiated the 2009 Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run as Master of Ceremonies ƒ Led the organization of a Montreal-area Terry Fox Run in 2004 and raised $5,000 - five times the amount in 2003 ƒ Continued financial supporter and participant at various Terry Fox Runs over the years Macquarie Group Foundation, London, United Kingdom, March 2009 – present ƒ Member of Europe/Middle East Community Advisory Committee on Macquarie's philanthropic and community endeavors in the region ƒ Leading an initiative to set up an Abu-Dhabi based committee of colleagues Volunteer in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 2009 – present ƒ Recruited over 250 locally-based volunteers in order to meet needs of organizations in the community ƒ Liaise with local non-government organizations and charities to assess their needs on an ongoing basis ƒ Have supported a blood drive, used clothing donations, and website design for a Palestinian special needs school Tabasamu Education Fund, Nairobi, Kenya, August 2008 - present ƒ Advise on strategic marketing and fundraising initiatives for an education charity supporting young Kenyans ƒ Organized UAE-based event to improve awareness and launch a local fundraising campaign (US$1,000 to date) ƒ Financially support the organization and its students for US$1,000 annually Future Center for Special Needs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 2007 – December 2007 ƒ Volunteered once a week as a classroom assistant working with mentally and physically disabled children Canadian Executive Service Organization, Whitefish Lake, Canada, January 2006 – May 2006 ƒ Participated in a pro-bono MBA consulting project to develop a business plan for an Aboriginal community Latin American Leadership Forum, Washington D.C., USA, March 2005 (two-day conference) ƒ Coordinated delegate meetings and provided logistics support, later leading to an internship in São Paulo, Brazil Latin America Business Association, Toronto, Canada, January 2005 – May 2006 ƒ Recruited and co-directed a research and intelligence unit of 10 fellow MBA students for a student association York Consulting Group, Toronto, Canada, Nov 2004 – May 2005 ƒ Engaged in pro-bono strategy development and market analysis for small and medium-sized enterprises Undergraduate National Case Competition, Montréal, Canada, September 2003 – April 2004 ƒ Led the development and implementation of the marketing strategy for a regional university competition Vanier Learning Center, Montréal, Canada, January 1996 – December 1996 ƒ Volunteered at the Vanier College student resource center, aiding fellow students in improving computer skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS ƒ

Spoken / written: Near-fluent French; Advanced Spanish and Intermediate Portuguese.

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Travelled to over 40 countries/ places such as Brazil, Colombia, China, Ethiopia, India, Palestine, Russia, Rwanda Mentoring Ethiopian and Rwandan youth and providing financial support for their education (US$2,000 annually) Enjoy languages, photography, and reading books on topics such as international development and self-help Partake in sports such as running, boxing, wakeboarding, golfing, sailing and scuba-diving Maintained my own personal website since 2002 with over 400,000 unique visitors

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