"... Dedication to work, organization, and attention to details are attributes that have lead Mr. Jones to numerous successes, as he: established the Business Development Department and its vision and mission: “to advance and promote business opportunities within KAUST’s facilities, community and properties to generate a long term, continuous...

“…As Senior Advisor to the President, Mr. Jones’ overall responsibility was supporting me in identifying and pursing new business opportunities. More specifically, his duties included discovering and conducting due diligence on new business opportunities; collaborating with senior CRDF staff in the early stages of new business development; traveling overseas...

"…I had first-hand exposure to Mr. Jones’ productive approach to problem solving, when he presented business cases for two major commercial projects: a multi-million dollar mixed-use land development, and commercialization of excess desalinated water into bottled water. As the Manager of Business Development, Mr. Jones’ ability to take an...

"Throughout his career, Mr. Jones has understood the importance of strategy and what businesses need to do to compete for export markets, for investment dollars, or for market-share. He has worked and/or advised at very high levels in corporate strategic planning, at the First National Bank of Chicago (now...

"Mr. Jones, thank you for your presentation on the 'Middle East and Africa' at the …Fourth Annual Crossing International Borders Conference at the Chicago Hilton and Towers. The Middle East is a region with good market potential, but which may be confusing to mid-sized exporters. We appreciate you providing...