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Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou is an entrepreneur, international business executive, and strategic advisor with more than three decades of experience across energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, healthcare, finance, technology, and global market development.
Mr. Nazari-Kangarlou brings more than 30 years’ experience to this position having served as an advisor and head to various enterprises throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Australia, working in the fields of energy, construction, oil and gas, financing, telecommunications, technology, health care, retail, manufacturing and distribution services.
He has developed extensive commercial networks throughout North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific and has advised companies on strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and international expansion.
During his successful career as an entrepreneur, he co-founded and ran companies in renewable energy, security contracting, and cloud-based business security software.
Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou
CEO
Ambassador Michael E. Ranneberger
COO
Ambassador Michael Ranneberger brings more than four decades of experience in international affairs, diplomacy, strategic advisory services, and business development.
His career includes service as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Somalia, and Mali; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs; and Senior Policy Adviser to U.S. Central Command.
He has worked extensively with governments, multinational corporations, investors, and institutions across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
His experience provides clients with unique insight into international markets, geopolitical developments, government engagement, and cross-border business opportunities.