Business Development & Client Relationships

With an international career highlighted by over 13 years in Japan, 5 years in Switzerland and 2 years in Singapore, Scott led risk management and structured & project finance teams in top-tier financial institutions such as Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, the former Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley.

Natively fluent in Japanese and business proficient in French, German and Italian, Scott helped lead Bear Stearns integrate its fixed income trading and commercial real estate portfolio in Japan - largely problem-free under his watch - into JP Morgan during the tumultuous 2008 global financial crisis as the country branch's Head of Risk.

Scott also led diverse teams managing the risks of structured & commodity finance transactions at physical commodity traders Trafigura in Switzerland and Noble Resources in Singapore.   He spearheaded new product trading initiatives in Asia, Africa and the Middle East with a focus on credit, market and operational risk, and championed capital partner relationships for the firms.

Scott also led commercial real estate origination & project development at EXE Design Co., Ltd. in Tokyo and headed real estate finance underwriting and CRM operations at Riverbend Lending in Portland, Oregon before its sale to CoreVest American Finance in 2022.

Born and raised in New Jersey and now a Palm Beach County Floridian, Scott holds an MBA with honors from Cornell University, a B.A. from The College Of New Jersey and certificates from Kansai Gaidai University in Japan and Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.   

Scott Brown is an Operations & Supply Chain executive with over 28 years of experience in international retail, sales, product sourcing & manufacturing, e-commerce, logistics, distribution, consulting and technology industries. 

As company co-founder of Steamchain Corporation, a financial technology company that simplifies payment processes in the multi-trillion dollar shipping and logistics industry, Scott is responsible for designing operational processes, the creation and development of proprietary solution architecture, the design and leadership of business development, the HRP organizational structure, its business prioritization processes, and its technology strategies in support of building an emerging globally competitive fintech company. 

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Axian, Inc., which provides business intelligence and collaboration software solutions for a wide range of industries he led the company´s growth by 300%.  

Scott compliments this with successful development of strategic partnerships, such as working with the City of Beaverton and State of Oregon to create and direct a Technology Learning & Development Program.

Prior to this role, Scott advanced through multiple operational roles in an extensive senior-level leadership career at $49 billion Nike, Inc., with roles including NIKEiD Product Development & Operations Director; Asia Pacific Supply Chain Development Director; Global Manufacturing Operations Director, Global Footwear; and Manufacturing Operations Manager, Global Footwear.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Scott holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Oregon.

Laura Hogan has an extensive 25 year career as a marketing executive for high-growth companies. Spanning across wholesale, distribution, retail, CPG, manufacturing, and commodities. 

Laura specializes in leading partner relationship-building programs that promote strategic growth for organizations while cultivating and maintaining key relationships with executives, strategic partners, and suppliers.

Combining astute strategic, business, and financial skills with a record of accomplishment of multi-million dollar revenue and profit growth, Laura has led many successful national marketing programs across multiple industries.

Laura’s progressive and innovative approach is highly valued in interpreting corporate vision and strategy, translating objectives into actionable plans throughout sales and marketing departments, and providing decisive leadership to cross-functional teams.

Laura’s leadership roles include managing designers, media teams, agencies, field marketers, tech stack, and product development.

Based in Denver, Colorado,  where she enjoys the great outdoors, Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Missouri State University and is an avid golfer, fisherman, and traveler.

Kelly is a dynamic 25 year career professional serving as a business operator,  entrepreneur and executive leading growth, go-to-market and transformation initiatives for public and private companies in multiple industries. Her background spans the entire business lifecycle from strategy through sustainability with a focus on performance, solutions enablement and value creation.

Kelly specializes in collaborative partnership development and nurturing synergistic relationships with stakeholders to realize growth results and attainment of customer success through architecting and delivery of innovative productization strategies and monetizable solutions.  Cultivating talent, best practices, processes and technology capabilities, Kelly orchestrates leaders and teams to form strategy and execute roadmaps and plans to achieve outcomes and maintain business vitality.

Having led endeavors from millions to billion dollar range, Kelly has overseen multiples of never-been-done market introductions, MA&D efforts, launching of newcos and complex technology implementations (AI, Cloud, ERP etc.) during her tenure.

Kelly has held executive posts managing business units, engagements, large P&Ls and global teams across Customer Success, Consulting, Sales & Marketing, Product, Project and Professional Services groups and run BO’s, IMOs, PMO’s and served on boards.  Her verticals include Fintech, PE/VC, Cable/Telecom, CPG/Retail , GovCon, Healthcare, Software/Tech, M&A, NFP, Oil & Gas, Cleantech, DoD, A&D.

Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kelly holds a Masters of Technology Management and Project-based Management Certificate from the University of Denver, and a Bachelor of Arts from University of Colorado.  Kelly is a Project Management Professional and Leadership Institute graduate, and is a Certified Board Chair.  She is an avid outdoor enthusiast, and enjoys her family, friends, travel, racing and is a life-long learner.

Gavin has over 20 years of experience in business development and partnership creation throughout the Americas, Asia, and EMEA.

He has a successful track record of proactively creating long-term partnerships and driving new business development across B2B, B2C, and B2G, alongside launching innovative products/initiatives and driving growth.

Gavin has held global commercial roles within the startup arena, most recently as the global head of commercial and partnerships at a technology company that achieved full acquisition.  His experience encompasses diverse sectors such as Technology, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Professional Services and Pharma.

Gavin's career has thrived on long-standing relationships, which have been instrumental in creating new innovative partnerships and fostering discussions on leadership structure and strategy within the boardrooms of numerous major companies.  Beginning his career at a global leading CRO, he has built two start-up businesses worldwide while overseeing several partnerships, manufacturers, distributors, and commercial teams across the globe.

Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Gavin has been based in London, Paris, Chengdu, and currently resides in Atlanta.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Chemistry.

 James has over 26 years of experience as a Business Development Director in diverse verticals in software and IT consulting, with a distinguished career marked by consistent success in driving business growth and exceeding revenue targets. 

With a proven track record of leadership GTM strategy and innovation, James has established himself as a trusted partner for clients, by going above and beyond to ensure their needs are met and expectations exceeded.

As an innovative and strategic leader, James has played a pivotal role in the growth in business development and consulting, focusing on multiple verticals in Financial Services SaaS and FinTech data, communications, reporting and Public Sector investigative software technology. 

His ability to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and drive meaningful change has positioned him as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the field of business development.

Based outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, James enjoys time with his family and friends, nature hikes, weight training and swimming.

With over 25 years of executive leadership experience, Brad has worked in government relations advisor roles in the nonprofit, association and corporate sphere.  Before working as a lobbyist, Brad was a Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill.  

After earning his MBA from Southern Methodist University, Brad worked as an investment banker for Credit Suisse.  His strengths lie in being a strategic leader and starting teams from the ground up.  His work has included several policy areas including compliance, finance, auditing, telecommunications, AI / IT, media, education, defense, and foreign affairs.

Based in the DC suburbs of Northern Virginia, Brad holds a BA from UNC-Chapel Hill and led the cheerleading team there to 2 National Championships.  Brad loves spending time with his three kids and serving the community.  He has served as Senior Warden at his church, and currently serves on the Board for several groups including Treasurer for the refugee group based in Kenya, Elimisha Kakuma, and Restoration Legal Immigration Aid.  

Tamara brings more than a decade of experience in business development, management consulting, and entrepreneurship.  Her background includes senior management and directorships in various industries, both in the public and private sectors.

She has a proven track record in data analytics, financial analysis, and market research.  Her pragmatic approach involves collaborating closely with clients to understand their needs holistically, guaranteeing that the strategies she creates are effective, practical, and actionable.

Tamara assists clients in navigating the endless mountains of data to allow for strategic data-driven decision-making. 

She holds a BCom degree from McGill University, specializing in Marketing and Finance, and is equipped with multi-faceted knowledge.  She is currently an M.S. candidate at Columbia University in Applied Data Analytics.

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tamara is committed to her professional growth and personal interests. Her continuous learning and improvement in her craft reassure clients of her adaptability and growth mindset.  She is an avid weightlifter and loves to travel and cook.