Brian Piper - President & CEO, IBDA INC.

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Work Background

IBDA INC. President

Dec. 1994Prague, CzechiaThis is also my current position and I establish new business to provide effective consultancy services in international trade, business development, source funding, and management functions. I offer advisory services to acquire machine tools manufactures for Greenfield Industries & Werko. I sourced high speed steel in Russia and Slovenia. I deliver profitable consultancy various entities and support SMEs for investment capital, while assisting in the execution of numerous international projects. I formulate franchise agreements as well as negotiated with partners to enter Indian market, while working as Partner/COO in fashion brand Loops & Knots. • Successfully generated seed capital of $500K through comprehensive negotiation with stakeholders and investors and introduction of Wizard of Oz theme park located near Niagara Falls, NY. • Received recognition for turning around hotel from loss to profit and served as Interim General Manager of 200 room days Hotel Franchise in Niagara Falls. Consulting Experience Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), Automotive- Czech Republic Anderson Consulting, Manufacturing Software – Czech Republic & Slovakia GAA, Aircraft Sourcing - South Korea Solomon Technologies Limited, Fashion Brand – India Chemonics International Inc. Trade Association, Pristina, Kosovo

Think Insurtech Co-Founder - Strategic Business Development

Oct. 2019 - Jul. 2024Paris, Île-de-France, FranceWe are in the process of launching a new International healthcare plan for Pan Africa ThinkCare in cooperation with Axa. The plans will be open to both local nationals and expatriates, for individuals families and groups. https://www.thinkinsurcare.com/ Think Insurtech - As SaaS based healthcare insurance plan comparator digital solution based on a CRM system to enhance insurance sales and distribution. The digital platform supports client information collection, requirements analysis, a side by side comparison of plans and premiums, documentation. sharing on priority as per request of senior personnel. The systems ensures compliance with EU regulations GDPR and Insurance Distribution Directive. • SaaS Platform - Played key role in creating and implementing strategic plans for three different levels to attain licenses for medical insurance brokers, providers, and insurers in EU and international countries. • Received Insurance Technologies Award for presenting best cloud based insurance services at Global Banking & Finance Awards, 2020.

Integra GlobalHead Of Global Business Development

Aug. 2009 - Sep. 2019London, England, United KingdomI have led cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary team of six staff members, consisting of sales, hiring, account management, and broker support. I have steered all functions of sales cycle through strategic positioning of international brokers within successful territories, including APAC, EMEA, and North America. I partook in all phases of devising strategic plans, preparing marketing material, maintaining information of key accounts in Salesforce, as well as managed networks in Middle East. I have dealt with crisis management, handled overall damage control to retain brokers and clients to maintain strong company’s position. • Produced and published different articles related to international healthcare in leading trade publications. • Received multiple nominations for case study produced within EMMA awards, (APAC, America’s and EMEA) respected contest of Global Mobility Community. • Maximized client base delivering thousands of new clients by promoting offers/services, while ensuring delivery of excellent customer services via broker partners. • Delivered comprehensive support in the development and launch of broker portal, in close coordination with brokers and marketing team.

PwCStrategic Advisor

Dec. 2009 - Mar. 2010Prague, CzechiaOutside Consultant for Risk Analysis. Project: large manufacturing concern (automotive sector) Assignment involved 3 main operating subsidiaries. Parameters - ownership remains unchanged; ownership will be passed on to a new party; subsidiaries will be incorporated in the holding Risk assessment included operating, financial, shareholder’s, quality and reliability of deliveries. Interviewed key management, documented results, and from each facility, created detailed report outlining risks and definitions, for each scenario.