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Education
University of Maryland (1976 - 1978)
- Degree: ATTENDED
- Field of Study: International Business
Skills:
International Logistics, Strategic Sourcing
Work Experience:
Founder-CEO at Immersion Development Asia Ltd.
- Location: Hong Kong (SAR)
- Duration: Apr 2004 to Present
- Description: Marketing is our business; Brand Development & Services expansion for USA based companies in the MENA and Asian regions. Developing Supply-Chain Logistics for critical construction material for North America
Chief Executive Officer at Immersion Development Asia Ltd.
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR · Hybrid
- Duration: Jan 2013 to Present
- Description: Responding to the critical shortage of grain and sugar commodities, corn & soybeans, Immersion has established a solid pipeline for large bulk sales into Asia. Formerly Immersion's specialty was Intellectual Property Licensing for major entertainment and fitness brands. Signing the largest IP licensing deals in the MENA region to date including Marvel Entertainment (A Walt Disney Company), DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, and Virgin Animation.
Development Partner at Immersion Development Asia Ltd.
- Location: Chunan City Korea
- Duration: May 2019 to Present
Founder at Immersion Development, Limited Liability Company.
- Location: Port Orange, Florida USA · On-site
- Duration: Jan 2001 to Present
- Description: Immersion operates as a US-based company with personnel assets in Brazil, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand as well as having a sister company registered in Hong Kong. Immersion has a long history of strategic supply of food and grain commodities with buying partnerships for Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and China, market suppliers.
Chief Procurement Officer at Nutrition 2 Go, LLC
- Location: Eagle, Idaho, United States · Hybrid
- Duration: Nov 2014 to Present
- Description: Chief procurement officer for a client base with over 1,200,000 members. Expanded warehouse delivering supplements and nutrition products to major fitness centers as well as "ready to drink" products, exercise clothing, and apparel.
President International at Al Ahli Holding Group
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Duration: Apr 1997 to Sep 2010
- Description: Al Ahli Group with 8,000 employees was the first to deliver entertainment intellectual property development to the MENA region; Marvel Entertainment (a Walt Disney company), Viacom, Nickelodeon, MTVN, DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros., along with international Dining and Fast Food brands. Introduction of principals and funding of Camelot Studios (Korea), a gaming startup sold to The Walt Disney Company.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No significant employment gaps are evident; the candidate has continuous involvement across multiple ventures and roles since 1997.
Career spans entertainment/IP licensing, food commodities, logistics, and nutrition; while there is a strong international business thread, industry shifts are notable.
Long-tenured leadership roles (often in parallel) indicate stability and sustained entrepreneurial activity rather than short stints.
Education from the University of Maryland aligns with international business, logistics, and strategic sourcing; the resume demonstrates relevant domain expertise and practical applications.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Food & Agribusiness / Cross-Border Commodities95% fit
Proven founder/CEO caliber with cross-border supply chains, MENA/Asia exposure, and a track record of establishing bulk sales pipelines; strong strategic and leadership capabilities for a global consumer goods or commodities firm.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Global Supply Chain & Logistics92% fit
Direct experience leading procurement, logistics, and operations across multiple regions; can optimize end-to-end operations for a multinational with complex supply chains.
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) / VP Global Sourcing90% fit
Extensive procurement leadership, scale of supplier networks, and familiarity with nutrition/food products; strong fit for organizations aiming to optimize supplier ecosystems.
President International / International Growth Director86% fit
Deep international expansion experience across Asia and MENA, with brand development and market-entry strategy that can drive growth for global brands.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) / Chief Growth Officer (CGO)82% fit
Strategic thinker with a track record of expanding markets, licensing/IP leverage, and diversifying revenue streams; suitable for shaping corporate growth agendas.
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