Brian Barnett and TBC have exceptional breadth and depth in global business and international development with on-the-ground experience in more than 35 countries.

Performed GDS Integrated Value Chain Analyses in Asian and African countries for World Bank. Evaluated selected industries with combined total estimated exports greater than $410 million per year, competing in global markets estimated at more than US$240 billion. Specific recommendations made to multilateral, national government and private sector organizations to improve infrastructure, governance and competitiveness to increase exports, jobs, incomes and standard of living.

Co-authored International Technology Park Feasibility Study in Africa.  Developed investment and technical training proposals and budgets.  Enlisted support of influential business, political and educational leaders to promote park within host country.

Led international team in privatizing and de-monopolizing fruit and vegetable warehouses in four cities in Central Asia. Trained staff to lead financial and legal documentation process, manage privatization portfolio and develop effective relationships with key government officials.

Led investment program for all debt and equity investment fund transactions from $300K to $5MM; Oversaw the evaluation of more than 150 business plans resulting in Board of Director Investment Committee approving eight investments within first eight months of operations.  Promoted fund among potential American, European and Asian investment partners.

During two year period trained more than 400 African, Caribbean, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Pacific Rim and US bank executives, loan officers, business owners, and managers.  Subject matter included financial statement analysis, cash budgeting, financial forecasting and growth financing; and how to apply these principles and techniques to their respective businesses.