The TeamBLENDED SOLUTIONS WITH THE BEST INGREDIENTSPeter Hurst (Group Managing Director) has a wealth of international business experience in both public and privates sector organisations and large corporate and medium enterprise development. Added-Asset’s partner organisations combine with a team of professional associates to offer clients a total solution tailored to the identified needs. Partner organizations are chosen on the basis of a strong track record, service excellence and value for money facilitated by Added-Asset for our client's benefit – This offers maximum flexibility, creativity and a brain syndicate of international talent. All Added-Asset associates and partners have strong and researchable credentials.
CAPE TOWN OFFICE - SOUTH AFRICA Ryan Theron Director of Tradebridge, Ryan Theron, brings substantial international and local marketing and sales experience from a broad spectrum of markets and sectors including hospitality and tourism, business services, consulting and online business development. Ryan has travelled to over 30 countries and in South Africa started 'Best SA Exporters' www.bestsaexporters.com in 2005, the highly rated unique online marketing service for selected Southern African suppliers and service providers which provides a gateway to international buyers and investors across the world. In South Africa his clients have included the major banks - FNB and Nedbank, United Parcel Service, (UPS), Bowman Gilfillan, Röhlig-Grindrod, Concargo and Credit Guarantee. Ryan has also assisted a number of South African companies to develop their international growth through export sales development and training. Email reference: CAPE TOWN Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
LONDON OFFICE - UNITED KINGDOM Karthik Durgaprasad He is a diverse business manager specializing in business development with 12 years of strategic and operational level experience at private sector and enterprise agencies. Industries served include manufacturing, business consultancy services, IT & telecom, retail and distribution. At enterprise agencies he has delivered and managed projects of various sizes across London including the latest themes like sustainability and procurement for SMEs. His key skills include strategic marketing, business planning, business improvement, project management and account management. An effective communicator who has utilised this skill to work effectively with divergent companies and cultures supporting their expansion plans.To advise clients on strategic growth he uses his cross-country experiences derived from being of Franco-Indian origins, studying as an undergraduate in India and completing a MBA in London coupled with work experience in the UK. Karthik could provide the “India Advantage” and connections to his clients as he fluently speaks Hindi and Tamil, understands the business culture, political and provincial systems, local and regulatory authority practices, community and customs. He fully understands the international business support system in the UK through his involvement with UKTI through passport to export schemes for clients, as a former employee of GLE and also the role of FCO in supporting British businesses abroad. Through his private sector and enterprise support roles has successfully developed and nurtured an active network of business support professionals in UK, Africa, Middle East and India. He brings real hands-on experience to any business that is aiming to expand business in India and London. Visit our “India opportunity” page and to discuss about our services contact Peter Hurst or Karthik. Email reference: LONDON Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MANCHESTER OFFICE - UNITED KINGDOM John Reed John Reed is a qualified member of The Institute of Export. He has an MSC in Export Management from John worked in Export Management and International Sales for 16 years, eight in the machinery business and eight selling interior products. During that time John formed strategic partnerships, sourced and sold products, and appointed agents and distributors across the world. With a strong background in manufacturing, interior textiles and light engineering he has developed business across the EU, into In 2002 John established Exportaid to help clients in developing and implementing international sales. Between 2002 and 2004 John was contracted to the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (Chamberlink) to guide SMEs in North West England through UK Trade & Investment’s Passport to Export programme. During that time, he helped to deliver Passport to Export international trade training programme to 120+ companies. Exportaid targets the global SME market, with the average size of business ranging from 3-20 employees, but has delivered training programmes to larger organisations in collaboration with partner companies. Exportaid’s ExportAnswer service currently supports individuals and businesses in more than 70 countries. Numbered among its many activities, the company has sourced eco-friendly cleaning chemicals from Spain for a UK distributor of cleaning products, secured contracts for machinery in some of the world’s most challenging markets, created networks of selling representatives for companies in many different markets, and has latterly been involved in producing CPD presentations for industry professionals. Exportaid is currently developing information reports for new market-entrants which will be available through the Exportaid website later in 2011, and is working on two projects with French Associates to provide a mix of free and chargeable market research products to exporting companies in both countries. John Reed is proud to be deeply involved in the development and delivery of the 127 Club Business Mentoring Scheme for FC United of Manchester, which offers free services to businesses in the Greater Manchester area. Our work as an Associate Member of the Added Asset Group establishes a strong connection for South African businesses and the northern part of Email reference: MANCHESTER Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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