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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
Lead role in establishment of a regional infrastructure investment fund investing in communications, ports,
airports, power, water & wastewater, rail, roads and health care sectors
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
Financial advisor on two UAE-based wastewater treatment projects, including market research, financial analysis,
legal structuring and identification of opportunities for environmental improvements
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
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
Conducted financial and strategic analysis of infrastructure projects in ports, logistics, energy, and water sectors
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
Assessed the commercial feasibility of a project to promote peace and civic values in Colombian schools
Identified potential international partners for financial and logistical support
Senior Credit Agent, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Montréal, Canada, June 2003 - November 2003
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
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
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
Major in Strategic Management and Latin American studies
First-year Dean's List & Citibank President’s Award for ranking 1st in my class
Charles B. Mayer Award for outstanding academic achievement and contribution to student life
Independent study in the area of private sector investment in water infrastructure in Latin America
Member of the York team at a case analysis competition competing against 30 universities from around the world
Selected for competitive student consulting programs in the forestry, fruit logistics and private banking industries
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
Major in Finance; Graduated Cum Laude (with Distinction); Dean's List in Graduating Year
Valedictorian for the June 2004 Graduating Class (approx. 2500 students)
Gold medalist in International Business Strategy at a regional university case analysis competition
Program included 5-month study abroad in Colombia
Worked full-time for three years during studies to fund tuition and gain professional experience
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
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RYAN ROWE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mobile: +971 50 813 7328; Email: ryanrowe (AT) gmail (DOT) com
Terry Fox Foundation, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates & Montréal, Canada, 2004 - present
Committee Member for the 2009 Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run, contributing to the overall organization of the event
Organized a corporate team for the 2009 Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run and raised US$11,000
Officiated the 2009 Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run as Master of Ceremonies
Led the organization of a Montreal-area Terry Fox Run in 2004 and raised $5,000 - five times the amount in 2003
Continued financial supporter and participant at various Terry Fox Runs over the years
Volunteer in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 2009 – present
Recruited over 250 locally-based volunteers in order to meet needs of organizations in the community
Liaise with local non-government organizations and charities to assess their needs on an ongoing basis
Have supported a blood drive, used clothing donations, and website design for a Palestinian special needs school
Future Center for Special Needs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 2007 – December 2007
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
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)
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
Recruited and co-directed a research and intelligence unit of 10 fellow MBA students for a student association
Undergraduate National Case Competition, Montréal, Canada, September 2003 – April 2004
Led the development and implementation of the marketing strategy for a regional university competition
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Spoken / written: Near-fluent French; Advanced Spanish and Intermediate Portuguese.
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
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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