2017 INSEAD Berlin Founders Trek

21st-23rd September 2017

Students CV Book

Please note that some participants may not be present at all the venues

PARDO Alberto Nationality

Spanish

Contact Details

Email: alberto.pardo@insead.edu / apardoaguilar@gmail.com Mobile: +65 9052 3384

SUMMARY

5 years experience in management consulting across two regions (Middle East and Spain), specialized in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications industries

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016 The Boston Consulting Group U.A.E. Project Leader  Led a team of 4 consultants in the design of a USD ~200 M media development fund for a Middle Eastern government including overall strategy (vision & mission, media strategy, operating model, governance, financial outlook) and implementation (focused on project management office)  Managed a team of 3 consultants in designing of a strategic partnership worth USD ~100 M to launch a new TV channel in Middle East, including a detailed TV market analysis in Middle East, definition of channel strategy and business plan, and design of the agreement between both stakeholders  Supported the development of BCG Middle East strategy in Telecommunications, Media and Technology  Spearheaded BCG recruiting efforts, interviewing more than 40 candidates for both entry and senior positions  Developed project manager skills, including coaching & development team members, management of highstake clients and conflicts, budget management and development of sales pitches 2014-2015

The Boston Consulting Group U.A.E Consultant  Designed post-event strategy and real estate usage for the USD ~6 Bn mega-site and infrastructure to be built for Expo 2020 Dubai  Drove overall project management to deliver mega-project Expo 2020 Dubai, with special focus on coordinating event business plan and masterplan development  Designed a governance strategic framework for a USD ~10 Bn UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund to better manage and control its strategic assets portfolio  Conducted an overarching economic and social impact assessment for largest Education and R&D Foundation in Middle East (investing USD ~10-15 Bn yearly), designing a new strategy to achieve higher impact and ROI  Mastered senior consultant skills, including strategic thinking and planning, leadership in client discussions, preparation of presentations for CEO or BoD level and management of junior team members

2011-2013

The Boston Consulting Group Spain Associate  Conducted due diligence for a private equity firm considering acquiring a wholesale telecommunications company in Sweden  Performed a commercial vendor due diligence on a triple play company for an Iberian te operator  Tailored a mobile network sharing agreement between two major telco operators (covering ~ 5,000 mobile stations in Spain) to maximize OpEx synergies and future CapEx requirements  Developed first consulting skills, especially quantitative analysis, financial modelling, and high-level presentation making  Fast-track promotion to “Consultant” and awarded with an international transfer opportunity for BCG Dubai (for top performers only)

EDUCATION 2016 - 2017 2006 - 2011 LANGUAGES

INSEAD MBA Class of December 2017 Active member of the Technology Club and Entrepreneurial Club Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (Madrid) Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering

Singapore / France Spain

Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), Arabic (Basic) and French (Basic)

OTHER EXPERIENCE 2015 - 2016 C3: Consult and Coach for a Cause, Entrepreneur accelerator 

Middle East

Coached and helped (volunteering work) two entrepreneurs in the Middle East in different phases of their start-up development (business plan modelling and investors pitching)

PERSONAL INTERESTS 

Techy - Passionate for latest technologies and their business applications

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Fitness - Crossfit and running mid-range popular races (ran multiple 10km and 20km obstacle races)

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Travelling around the world and exploring different cultures (visited +45 countries in last 5 years)

Project description: Falcon Workout is a marketplace connecting personal trainers to fitness enthusiasts across the Middle East to deliver their fitness and healthcare plan.

APOVIAN Aram Date of Birth

29 October 1985

Nationality

Brazilian / French

Contact Details

Email: aram.apovian@insead.edu / apovian@gmail.com Mobile BRA: +55 11 98196-6340/ Mobile SGP: +65 8160-3186

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016 Superbid [South America’s largest online auctions marketplace] Head of New Business Development

Brazil

Business Development  Led the structuring and negotiation of an exclusive partnership agreement with Brazil’s largest automobilelogistic player that allowed Superbid to enter a US$1.5bn market  Set up 2 business units to address the Insurance and Wine auctions markets - potential revenues of US$50m Strategic Planning  Devised and executed group’s new corporate structure to reduce overall costs and complexity and prepare it for potential strategic partnerships – group structure reduced from 8 operating entities to 3  Structured and negotiated acquisition of a controlling stake in Argentina’s US$50m operations Corporate and Team Development  Created and implemented first program aimed at hiring and developing future leaders with 3 new trainees hired 2010 - 2015

Estáter [Leading M&A boutique in Brazil] Senior Associate (2013-2015), Analyst (2011-2013), Trainee (2010-2011)

Brazil

Mergers and Acquisitions  Executed transactions, in collaboration with Partners, Auditors and Lawyers with a combined value of +U$10.0bn in sectors including retail, infrastructure and O&G.  Prepared valuations, devised and constructed transaction structures, and supervised the creation of transaction documents  Conducted a due diligence and contingencies analysis with 20+ people for a successful +US$5.0bn transaction  Created, together with a team of specialists, a full market analysis and an operational due diligence of a U.S. based company resulting in a “go ahead” for a US$4.0bn cross-border transaction Private Equity and Management of Invested Companies  Devised an innovative online platform for an Insurance Broker, negotiated with relevant stakeholders – technological and operational solutions providers, insurance companies, business partners – established partnerships with leading internet and e-commerce players  Developed strategic and market analysis for World’s 2nd largest wind power blades manufacturer 2008 - 2010

Bain & Company Associate Consultant (2008-2010), Intern (2008)

Brazil

Strategy Development  Designed verticalization strategy and structure for a health care insurance company with +800 thousand lives Operational Improvement  Elaborated new administrative footprint for school-coordination for the Education Secretary of Amazonas  Developed new processes for a bio lab of a leading agribusiness player that increased productivity by >40% EDUCATION 2017 2003- 2008 2007 – 2008 LANGUAGES

INSEAD MBA Class of December 2017 Part of the INSEAD MIINT team (Social Impact Investing Competition) Member of the Entrepreneurship, Retail and PE/VC Clubs USP - Escola Politécnica da Universidade de Sao Paulo Bachelor in Civil Engineering Politecnico di Milano Degree / diploma

Singapore / France Brazil Italy

Portuguese (Native), Armenian (Native) English (Fluent), German (Basic), Spanish (Basic)

OTHER EXPERIENCE 2014 - 2016 AGBU Young Professionals – Brazil Chapter, Chairman

Brazil

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2003 – 2004

Coordinated the organization of more than 10 networking, professional and cultural development events to professionals (aged 25-40) of Armenian descent with total attendance of 400 people Poli Junior, Consultant Brazil 

Provided voluntary engineering consulting to 2 micro entrepreneurs

PERSONAL INTERESTS  

Volunteering: Conducted consultancy work for NGO’s and have been for 3 years on the board of AGBU Brazil Photography: Especially portraits and landscapes

Project description: Fintech focused on serving SMEs in Brazil; BrazFin leverages on new machine learning technologies to help businessmen organize their financial activities and reduce their expenses with financial services.

LAYUG Daniel, CFA Date of Birth

01 November 1987

Nationality

Filipino

Contact details daniel.layug@insead.edu +33 6 30 02 51 97 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015 - Present Part-Time Real Estate Developer • Won $100k prize at 2017 Kellogg Real Estate Venture Competition (Judges: Blackstone, Green Courte, Blue Vista) • Invested in and constructed/rehabilitated two light industrial warehouses generating $55k annually in gross rent 2014 - 2016

ING Bank N.V. Philippines Senior Manager (2015-2016), Manager (2014) for Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Management • Won $450M bid for 600MW power station, funds used to address the Philippines’ power shortage • Managed $68M acquisition of stake in a coal-fired power station • Conducted $250M auction of a leading bank, funds aimed at improving services and yields • Completed initial due diligence for partner search of $300M integrated insurance and financing company • Built financial model for $42M acquisition of a stake in the Philippines leading automobile financing company • Structured acquisition of a film production house by a $1Bn media conglomerate Leadership and Global Team Management • Directed over 10 teams of lawyers, consultants, accountants and tax specialists to complete deals in shorter time • Planned and executed over 20 roadshows, investor presentations and overseas meetings around Asia Communication and Organization • Created over 50 presentation and pitch books to convey ING’s #1 Philippine M&A House ranking • Led $5300 fund-raising for learning spaces for teens as ING Asia’s sole representative in London Marathon

2011 - 2013

Maybank Investment Bank Philippines Assistant Manager for Equity Capital Markets • Managed $160M IPO of DNL Industries to fund acquisitions of suppliers; increased stock price by 250% • Headed $50M IPO of Concepcion Industrial to facilitate diversification of revenue streams • Valued San Miguel Brewery for its $40M tender offer to ensure fair price for majority and minority shareholders • Developed market price for $650M IPO of Robinsons Retail, 2nd largest Philippine retail company • Directed coalitions of research analysts and equity salesmen to present to prospective IPO candidates

2011

Credit Lyonnais Asia-Pacific (CLSA) Research Assistant for Equity Research • Contributed to research reports by formulating investment views on macro-economic indicators • Traded $5M in stock daily for clients, as part of a 1-month rotation program in trading department

EDUCATION 2017

Philippines

2015 2007 - 2010

INSEAD MBA Class of December 2017 France GMAT - 730 (96 percentile). President of Family Business Club; Member of Private Equity Club and Real Estate Club Led INSEAD team at the SDA Bocconi International Finance Case Competition in Milan Recipient of the INDEVOR Social Stipend to build a for-profit social impact business CFA Institute, Chartered Financial Analyst USA Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, Major in Finance and Minor in Chinese USA

LANGUAGES

English (Native), Filipino (Native), Mandarin (Practical), French (Basic – Under Study)

OTHER EXPERIENCE 2013 - 2016 Synergos Institute, Lopez Group of Companies representative Singapore/Philippines • Represented Philippines and Lopez Group for ‘Next Generation’ Summit in Philanthropy Forum Asia • Executed reading program with local government in South Philippines as part of Building Bridges Leadership Project 2009 - 2010 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Part-time Intern for China Program USA • Composed report used for US congressional hearings on renewable energy companies in China 2009 Citibank Limited Shanghai, Summer Intern for Global Markets Department China • Created a report in Mandarin on $100M hedging product 2009 UBS AG, Part-time Intern for Private Wealth Department USA • Generated performance reports for wealth management clients and categorized funds for investment allocation 2008 Deutsche Bank AG, Summer Intern for Global Markets Department Philippines • Assisted in writing offering circulars and proof-reading road show materials for debt issues 2007 First Philippine Holdings (Lopez Group of Companies), Busdev Intern in Family Business Philippines • Contributed in feasibility study on Ship-building sector in the Philippines for potential $60M entry PERSONAL INTERESTS • Ironman: Completed 2015 Cebu 70.3 Ironman. Fastest runner from the Philippines in 2016 Chicago Marathon • TV Producer: Conceptualized and raised $30k for financial literacy TV series reaching 4 million students annually • Aviator: Pilot for Cessna 152 aircraft Project description: PeoplePods will improve the lives of thousands of low-income workers by providing affordable housing in Southeast Asia. Built with shipping containers, our dormitories will be comfortable, dignified, and provide amenities and services not found in traditional low-cost dormitories.

FARAH Fouad NATIONALITY

Lebanese

CONTACT DETAILS

Email: fouad.farah@insead.edu / fouad.farah90@gmail.com Mobile: +65 82651410 / +961 70 941746

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015 - 2016 Strategy& (Previously Booz & Company) Senior Associate - Received outstanding feedback during all four appraisal cycles

UAE

Consulting in infrastructure and transportation, with an emphasis on real estate and investments • Set-up Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company, as part of the Investment Execution Team, defining • • • • • • 2012 - 2015

investment strategy and business plan and executing multi-million due diligences Developed USD 750 Mn business plan for a free zone of a leading GCC airport, including identifying potential land-uses and industry clusters, deriving concept options and value propositions, and detailing financial plan Led team of consultants in conducting supply-demand and gap analysis to improve a Saudi-wide education transport system (currently transporting 1.2 Mn people) and presented findings to senior counterparts Led market and financial analysis for a feasibility study of a logistics and industrial zone (USD 2 Bn investment), and performed numerous public and private senior stakeholder interviews Created business concept and financial model to setup an airline leasing company (USD 6 Bn in assets) as the subsidiary of a flagship Middle Eastern airline Built financial business plan for a USD 550 Mn real estate development as part of a two-week due diligence from sale side, and supported in C-level discussions Identified optimal financing mix for USD 20 Bn CAPEX on King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Saudi

Roland Berger Junior Consultant – Acknowledged as an overachiever by all project teams & promoted twice

Lebanon / UAE

General consulting track, covering strategy, due diligence, market analysis and reorganization topics • Led team of consultants in executing a full market analysis and financial business plan to assess • • • • • • EDUCATION 2017 - Present

feasibility of a USD 75 Mn injectable pharmaceuticals manufacturing plant in Saudi Completed full due diligence including market review, business plan red-flagging and valuation for an acquisition of a mid-sized (USD 50 Mn) e-commerce company in the UAE and Saudi Built holistic corporate turnaround strategy including organization and governance model, management processes, job descriptions for a leading Nigerian Oil & Gas downstream player Devised product strategy, design and budget planning (USD 60 Bn budget) as part of a 10-consultant team for a social housing program of a GCC government Developed market entry strategy and feasibility study including market model and financial business plan for a multi-million car rental start-up in MENA region Conducted pre-IPO commercial due diligences for leading healthcare and consumer electronics groups Contributed proactively to recruitment activities through campus presentations and entry-level interviews

INSEAD MBA Class of December 2017

Singapore / France

Active member of Basket-Ball, PE/VC and Public Speaking Clubs; Winner of INSEAD Entrepreneurship Bootcamp competition in Singapore 2008 - 2012

American University of Beirut (AUB)

Lebanon

Bachelor in Civil and Environmental Engineering (with distinction) LANGUAGES

Arabic (Native), English (Fluent), French (Fluent)

OTHER EXPERIENCE 2016 - Present Lebanese International Finance Executives (LIFE), 2014 - 2014 2008 - 2012 2011 - 2011 2006 - 2007

Program scholar selected based on exceptional academic merit and professional promise Rural Community Development Program, Volunteer English teacher in public schools AUB, Voted as student representative and faculty vice-president of Student Committee Overseas Bechtel, Inc., Completed summer internship at USD 13 Bn NDIA airport project, monitoring design & construction progress and working on time management & scheduling Model United Nations (MUN), Country representative at the Middle East conference

Global Thailand Lebanon Qatar Cyprus

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Basketball, Starting member of the varsity teams at high-school and AUB Cards, Semi-professional Bridge player, represented Lebanese youth locally and at tournaments in Greece Travel, Avid traveler, visited 30+ countries across five continents Project description: Falcon Workout is a marketplace connecting personal trainers to fitness enthusiasts across the Middle East to deliver their fitness and healthcare plan.

Justin STRAUB justin.straub@insead.edu / justin.k.straub@gmail.com French Mobile: +33 7 88 39 15 96 / US Mobile: +1 312 505 2188

EDUCATION INSEAD MBA Class of December 2017 • Member of Entrepreneurship & TMT Club(s) • Diversity Scholar, INSEAD Venture Competition Finalist, 720 GMAT score

France 2017

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Kelley School of Business Master of Science in Information Systems • Led a team of graduate students to victory in the Web 2.0 case competition

Bloomington, USA 2007 – 2008

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Kelley School of Business Bachelor of Science in Business, Major in Entrepreneurship • Glaubinger Entrepreneurial Scholar, Minor in Computer Science

Bloomington, USA 2003 - 2007

EXPERIENCE POSTERITY Devoted to bringing the emotion and excitement of live music experiences to VR users around the world Co-Founder & CEO • Created a prototype website capable of streaming 4k virtual reality videos on different VR headsets • Recorded and produced live 360-degree content using state of the art camera systems • Finalist in the INSEAD Venture Competition

France

KMG CHEMICALS A leading supplier of HP chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing, $300m in revenue SAP Turnaround Manager • Created a 5-year IT strategy to accelerate the integration of acquisition into enterprise IT systems • Led a cross-functional team during phase one of a strategic turnaround, enabled IT team to repair relationships with business and executive teams by improving collaboration and communication • Championed the implementation of cloud software that reduced IT ticket turnaround time by 8 days

Fort Worth, USA

BLOOMBOOTH INC A start-up with a proprietary modular photo booth design for the US wedding and event market Co-Founder & President • Designed a proprietary photo booth to be 75% smaller and 50% lighter than competitor designs • Operated with a user centric philosophy to ensure that every event exceeded user expectations • Recruited a team of motivated entrepreneurs across four major cities and grew sales by 200%, resulting in being featured on a national TV business news program as an exciting entrepreneur HOSPIRA INC. The world’s largest producer of generic injectable pharmaceuticals, $4.1bn revenue Independent SAP Change Management Consultant • Improved organizational change management maturity from level two to level four in 18 months, resulting in a 20% reduction of support costs ($1.5m) of new projects through improved oversight • Directed high profile upgrade of mission critical change management application for global IT department and ensured corporate FDA compliance by incorporating 200 applications into process

2017

2016

Indianapolis, USA 2013 - 2015

Lake Forest, USA 2012 – 2014

Deloitte Consulting Big Four global consulting firm, $17bn revenue in USA and 60k employees SAP Basis Manager & Systems Architect • Led system architecture design, implementation, and go-live of $200m global SAP project, delivered 3 weeks early and 25% under budget by focusing on collaboration, teamwork, and communication • Managed a team of eight consultants located in three continents and mentored junior consultants • Won Deloitte Global Innovation Competition and built a platform to capture ideas of 200k employees

Chicago, USA

Solid State Consulting A unique consulting firm designed to serve non-profit organizations Founder & CEO • Created an impact in local community by providing low cost IT consulting services for non-profit organizations. Partnered with Argentinian IT firm to deliver engagements at 1/5th of the typical cost.

Indianapolis, USA

2008 - 2012

2010 - 2012

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION World Backpacking Expedition: Traveled around the world for 20 months, carrying a backpack, a camera, and a heart full of adventure. Explored 40+ countries, learning immeasurable about different cultures, religions, ways of life, and ultimately, about myself. I have a journal full of inspired business ideas, a lifetime worth of stories, and a passion to change the world. Today, I am comfortable and confident from Buenos Aires to Bangkok.

Interests: World Food Aficionado, Photography Enthusiast, Coffee Lover Work authorisation(s): United States Languages: English: L1 (Native), Spanish: L3 (Business), French: L4 (Basic)

Project description: Posterity is for music lovers. We will stream 360 degree, virtual reality recordings of the world's greatest live music performance to anyone with a VR headset.

Kuba SOLTYSIAK kuba.soltysiak@insead.edu +1.647.230.4141

EDUCATION INSEAD MBA Class of July 2018  GMAT 750

France and Singapore 2017 – 2018

SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, YORK UNIVERSITY International Bachelor of Business Administration, Class of June 2008  Exchanges: Fudan University (China), EM Lyon (France), University of Havana (Cuba)  Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship, York University Entrance Scholarship  GPA 7.49 out of 9.00

Toronto, Canada 2004 – 2008

EXPERIENCE IMPERIAL CAPITAL A mid-market private equity fund with over $1B under management Portfolio Manager Associate Analyst  Evaluated ~100 companies for investment in niches within healthcare, business services, and consumer services, resulting in two successful acquisitions (TEV $30M and $150M)  Performed all aspects of due diligence: accounting, legal, operational, strategic, HR  Managed a sale process end-to-end, including selection of advisors, marketing, and negotiations with buyers, resulting in attractive sale price and deal terms  Acted as board observer and secretary for two portfolio companies  Assisted portfolio company management teams with strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, human resource problems, and strategic and operational initiatives  Executed targeted interventions at portfolio companies including changeover of a management team and several cost reduction initiatives  Managed delicate interpersonal situations with founders, CEOs, CFOs, and others  Led working groups and committees involving portfolio company management  Managed analysts performing research and due diligence  Contributed to realization of excellent fund returns (>25% annualized returns)

Toronto, Canada

SATOV CONSULTANTS A strategy consulting firm founded by ex-Bain consultants Consultant Senior Analyst Analyst  Executed projects to assist companies with outsourcing, organization structure re-design, activitybased costing, process improvements, and go-to-market strategy  Worked on five end-to-end strategic planning projects for $100M - $1B revenue firms  Managed project teams with one to two direct reports  Performed a wide range of sophisticated operational and financial modelling  Developed the firm’s HR strategy and ran the campus recruiting program  Covered retail, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare

Toronto, Canada

RAIFFEISEN BANK Foreign Exchange Product Sales (Internship)

Warsaw, Poland 2007

KUBATRON Self-Employed IT Consultant (Part-Time)

Toronto, Canada 2004 - 2007

KR ELECTRONICS Software Developer (Part-Time)

Toronto, Canada 2003 – 2004

2017 2015 – 2016 2014 – 2015

2012 – 2013 2011 – 2012 2008 – 2010

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Languages: English (Native), French (Fluent), Polish (Fluent), Spanish (Business), Mandarin Chinese (Basic) Technical: LBO modelling, statistical analysis (clustering, conjoint), programming (C++, Java), databases (SQL), big data analysis (sales databases, loyalty card data), econometric modelling (e.g. for marketing effectiveness studies) Work authorization: Canada, Poland/EU Sports: Running, cycling, mountain biking, windsurfing, skiing, beach volleyball Other: Drove from Canada to Argentina and produced documentary film Safari Americano (www.safariamericano.com)

Project description: Interested in starting a company right after my MBA. Have a number of ideas and rough plans.

CHAMBERT-LOIR Philippe DATE OF BIRTH NATIONALITY

21 June 1983

CONTACT DETAILS

Email: philippe.chambert@insead.edu / pchamber@gmail.com Mobile: +33 7 82 92 47 24 / Tel: +55 11 9 9512 1663

French

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017 Amazon Retail intern: go-to-market strategy definition and business development

UK

2014 - 2016

Leroy Merlin Brazil Brazil First “Do It Yourself” retailer in South America with US$ 1.1Bi revenue in 2015, 5K employees Performance Manager (2016) / Balanced Scorecard Manager (2015-2016) / e-commerce Operation Manager (2014) Leadership and Team Management  Created, trained and managed a team of 12 people to improve sales forecasting, purchasing accuracy and suppliers’ service level, resulting in a reduction of stock-outs of US$ 5M in 10 months  Organized and led several supplier conferences with 100 participants to align inter-company strategies  Structured, organized and coordinated internal Balanced Scorecard methodology, presented monthly results to company board meetings, enhanced company strategy adherence by 20% in 2016  Received recognition as highest performing Supply Chain Manager in 2015 and 2016 Project Management and e-commerce Operation Start-Up  Developed and started-up e-commerce operations in 7 months, selling from US$ 0 to US$ 300K in 12 months and guaranteed a delivery service level superior to 97%  Made use of consulting skills to lead e-commerce processes design workshops defining more than 50 processes, first business unit to implement formal process design methodology Negotiation and Strategic Relationship Management  Forecasted and negotiated e-commerce operational costs to fit into company projections, achieving expenses 10% below a projected US$ 1.7M budget  Influenced internal purchasing department and external suppliers to optimize distribution flows increasing the Supply Chain revenues by US$ 1M

2013

Conquista Brazil Optical retail store venture, aiming to purchase, develop and modernize an optical store network Entrepreneur, Director of Business Development  Conceptualized a brand, a company vision and defined an innovative strategy to increase company revenue by 300% in three years  Built a team of four complementary partners (sales, finance, operation) and fostered teamwork to guarantee high efficiency  Pitched to consolidate investment capital, secured US$ 400K and managed due diligence and negotiation processes partnering with local business lawyers, deal not closed due to fiscal risks

2010 - 2012

Citwell Consulting France Management Consulting company with US$ 6M revenue in 2012, 20 employees Senior Consultant  Aeronautical Industry: shaped multi-level stock optimization models to decrease inventory levels by 15%  Energy Industry: transformed processes and empowered client teams to cut down laboratories lead-time from 3 months to 1 month

2007 - 2010

Accenture France / Spain Consultant  Mapped and optimized supply chain processes in the cosmetic industry, improved productivity by 10%  Coordinated a 1 year transformation with shop floor operators and managers in a Spanish cosmetic factory

EDUCATION 2017 2005 - 2006 2003 - 2006 LANGUAGES

INSEAD MBA Class of December 2017 France / Singapore Clubs: Entrepreneurship, Tech Media Telecom; Key electives: Corporate Entrepreneurship, General Management Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo Brazil Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering (Double Diploma) Ecole des Mines de St Etienne France Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering French (Native), English (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Business)

OTHER EXPERIENCE 2012 Product development: prototyped a stereoscopic lens to record 3D movies on mobile phones

France

2013

Community work: taught French and helped to build a computer lab in a Brazilian community

Brazil

2013

Artistic venture: created a web platform and a complete service to sell creative street art canvas

Brazil

PERSONAL INTERESTS 

Foreign cultures: born in Cameroon, lived in France, the US, Spain and Brazil

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Stamina and adrenaline sports: Running (team jungle races, marathon), surfing, kite surfing, snowboarding

Project description: Interested in starting a company right after my MBA. Have a number of ideas and rough plans. (Trek organiser)

DUTTA Rangan Kaushik, PhD Date of Birth

25 August 1983

Nationality

Indian / Dutch

Contact details

Email: rangan.dutta@insead.edu / rangan.dutta@gmail.com Mobile: +33 (0)7 51 28 36 17 / +31 (0)6 24 19 42 02

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017 Bryanston Resources AG South Africa Boutique management consulting and investment firm in natural resources Summer Senior Associate (Strategy) • Developed 5-year growth strategy for mining giant to accelerate social impact mandate for local communities.

• Built financial models to assess investment opportunities for international clients in South Africa.

2014 - 2016

Allseas Engineering bv The Netherlands Global leader in offshore pipeline installation and subsea construction with 1000+ employees Scientist / Research and Development Engineer Internal Strategy Development • Identified improvements in offshore operations, demonstrated opportunity for cutting down production cycle time by 10% and generated R&D strategic roadmap driving technology push activities.

• Evaluated multi−industry research proposals worth €1M and steered their composition to ensure alignment of investments with strategic roadmap; persuaded VP of Innovations to invest €100k with ROI of 70%.

• Developed over 15 proposals and secured 10 internal and external joint industry projects worth €10k−€500k.

• Dissuaded management from pursuing European project by conducting competitive benchmarking, due diligence and risk assessment; saved 50% in investment capital by presenting alternative roadmap.

Leadership and Team Management • Directed multi-industry and cross-functional team of 12 members to evaluate feasibility of new manufacturing process; authored report with analysis highlighting operational savings of €10M over 3 years.

• Hired and mentored 3 graduates; led team to improve offshore pipe welding and reduced operational cost by ~€2M per offshore pipe laying project.

R&D, Innovation and Creativity • Managed team of 5 to engineer welding strategy for industrial partners; delivered models and crucial design details with projected savings of millions of euros in operational costs incurred by industry and government.

• Conceived and initiated project on automated logging and analysis of production data to optimise manufacturing using big data analytics with operational savings projected at ~€5M per year.

2010 – 2014

Materials innovation institute (M2i) The Netherlands Research organisation in the field of functional and structural materials with 200+ employees Scientific Researcher Client Management, Communication and Negotiation • Negotiated terms with Applied Ultrasonics to supply tools essential for project thereby decreasing costs by 70%.

• Crafted research report on welding process to transition knowledge from academia to 4 industrial partners.

• Collaborated with German and Belgian research institutes, resulting in 3 publications in peer reviewed journals.

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills • Performed industrial and scientific research to design components for world’s largest ship, the Pioneering Spirit.

• Published original research (6 articles) in peer reviewed journals and presented at 3 international conferences.

2006 – 2008

Infosys India Global leader in IT consulting and services with 10000+ employees Software engineer Technology Skills and Critical Thinking • Awarded by Infosys senior management for executing projects ahead of deadline; award received by 5 out of 200+ employees in entire division.

• Awarded by client for outstanding performance; award received by 1 out of 200+ employees in entire division.

EDUCATION 2017 2010 – 2014 2008 - 2010 2002 - 2006

LANGUAGES

INSEAD MBA Class of December 2017 France Member of Industry, Healthcare and PE/VC clubs; received scholarship of €10k from INSEAD. Delft University of Technology, Ph.D., cum laude (Top 2 % in The Netherlands) The Netherlands Received 2 research grants of €68k and €150k from M2i and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, respectively.

Delft University of Technology, M.Sc., Materials science and engineering (GPA: 8/10) The Netherlands Received valorisation scholarship of €7k from M2i, The Netherlands.

Jadavpur University, B.E., Metallurgical Engineering (GPA: 8.31/10, First Class Honours) India Raised 15 % of total budget for annual festival as member of student body (~1000 members).

Organised annual blood donation camps for underprivileged kids in Kolkata.

English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent), Dutch (Practical), Bengali (Native)

OTHER EXPERIENCE 2009 – 2010 Inwijs, Mentor/Coach for international students at Delft University of Technology The Netherlands • Mentored and assisted 60+ international students representing 20+ nationalities to integrate in the Netherlands.

PERSONAL INTERESTS • Travelled to 30+ countries in 5 continents, photographed landscapes and portraits; avid collector of shot glasses.

• Body-weight training for 6 years; captained School/University football team, winning numerous trophies.

Project description: I have developed a tool for predictive maintenance during welding by collecting sensor signals from welding robots and analysing data on the fly. I want to assess the traction of such a tool in the market and want to hear about its feasibility.

21st-23rd September 2017

Alumni participating to the Trek

Name Alexey Astrid

Surname Garmash Schrader

Mail alexey.garmash@insead.edu schrader.astrid@googlemail.com

Company Coya TheArcTraining.org

Felicity Gian Katharina

Wang Saratz Coleman

felicity.wang@insead.edu gian@getcilantro.com katharina.coleman@insead.edu

Freelancer M&A, Bus Dev Cilantro Bertelsmann

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