Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, Managing Director of The National Institute For World Trade
Global Trade Expert || Committed to helping customers reduce supply chain risks and expenses to improve performance and increase profitability. In all aspects of import/export, risk management, tariff mitigation, trade compliance, purchasing/sourcing and freight operations, our mission is to increase the effectiveness of supply chain professionals across all sectors, cross-functional teams and leadership at all levels.
Current || Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, he has over 30 years helping organizations, trade associations and enterprises around the world manage their business models, supply chains, sales and business development, purchasing, business decision making, supplier/contract management and import/export operations. A 4-step approach of assessment, definition of an action plan, implementation, as well as coaching and development, results in effective solutions managed by competent teams. Working with industry trade groups and educational associations, frequent webinar presenter and keynote speaker at various management, leadership, transportation, supply chain, insurance and business development venues.
Previous || CEO of American River International in New York, Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in Los Angeles.
Educator || As director of the National Institute of World Trade, a nonprofit corporate training school in global trade and supply chain management, I provide a range of international training, educational services, and project management assistance to U.S. and foreign, public and private clients.
Author || More than 19 books on business management, global trade, and business development, including a 9-book series called The Global Warrior: Advancing the Necessary Skill Sets to Compete Effectively in Global Trade. My latest book, Enterprise Risk Management in the Global Supply Chain, is receiving high accolades from the professional community.
Humanitarian || Co-founder of Soldier On at Home, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping injured veterans and returning service dogs. 100% of the funds donated to this 501.c.3 go directly to benefit veterans and assisted dogs.