Projects International: Developing International Business

Who We Are:

• International business advisory company based in Washington, D.C.
• Successful track record in every region of the world -- more than fifty countries
• Special expertise where there is a nexus between government and business interests

What We Do:

• Assist clients to expand foreign business or enter new markets
• Arrange financing, access to capital, including debt and equity
• Obtain government approvals, licenses, political support
• Find strategic partners for international business ventures
• Solve difficult business problems in foreign countries
• Use accumulated knowledge and insight on behalf of clients in new international markets

Our Team:

Chas. W. Freeman, Jr., Chairman
Formerly U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, member of Board of Pacific Pension Institute.

Peter J. C. Young, President
Formerly Chairman and CEO of Harry London Inc., has senior management experience in international business development as well as arms control negotiations for the U.S. Government.

Alexander H. Platt, Executive Vice President
Formerly Director of International Economic Affairs of the National Security Council, General Counsel of the National Economic Commission and partner in the international law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld.

Imtiaz T. Ladak, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Born in Tanzania, educated in the United Kingdom and the United States, he specializes in international trade, finance and investment policy, and is currently Vice Chairman of the Aga Khan Foundation, U.S.A. National Committee.

Christopher Zakak, Managing Director
Chris Zakak has experience in international banking and finance in the Gulf and other Middle Eastern nations.

Landon K. Thorne, Senior Vice President
A retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, has extensive experience in international trade, merchant banking, corporate finance and portfolio real estate investments

Rex Beach, Senior Vice President
A former official of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank, senior executive for Wells Fargo and founder of Financial Proformas Inc., Mr. Beach has over thirty years of experience in international financial issues.

Dino J. De Concini, Senior Vice President
Has had a varied and extensive career in international business, government and law. He has successfully worked on projects in many regions of the world.

General Ronald R. Fogleman, Senior Vice President
Former United States Air Force Chief of Staff, has wide experience in defense, military, and international business.

Admiral Robert H. Gormley, Senior Vice President
As a result of a distinguished thirty-year career in the U.S. Navy, which included command of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. John F. Kennedy, Admiral Gormley is an expert in aviation, defense and electronics.

Frank P. Sebastian, Senior Vice President
Has significant experience in working with multinational companies on international trade, environment and government relations issues, especially pertaining to the former Soviet Union and China.

Lieutenant General Chang Sung Joo, Senior Vice President
Former Vice Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, he had a forty year career in the ROKAF as a pilot and commander, and is an expert on defense and national security issues.

Tae-Hee Yoon, Senior Vice President
Has experience in international business and finance as a senior official of the World Bank, with expertise in Korea and Asia.

Illustrative Clients:

• Boeing
• CalPERS
• Hitachi
• Shimizu
• Gulf Catering Company
• Hyundai
• Fosbel
• Enterprise Investors
• PAMA Private Equity

Notable Successes:

• $35 million management buy-out of global industrial services company
• Unsnarled serious payments problem in Middle East for U.S. client
• Closed $200 million private equity investment program in East Europe for large pension fund
• Assisted leading U.S. law firm in obtaining license to operate in China
• Raised twenty-five percent of equity for U.S. high tech venture capital fund
• Raised $90 million for European private equity fund

Contact Us:

Projects International
888 17th Street NW
Suite 1250
Washington, DC 20006
USA
T: 1.202.333.1277
F: 1.202.333.3128
E: aplatt@projectsinternational.com
W: www.projectsinternational.com

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