“…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 for business development, often with me and CRDF’s Board members; and contributing to CRDF strategic planning. Most of Mr. Jones’ activities were focused in the Middle East and North Africa region, particular with the Gulf countries. In that regard, Mr. Jones conducted 5 business development missions to the region and identified 50 business opportunities for CRDF to explore…Mr. Jones performed his duties admirably…”
"We are pleased to have the implementation of the International Exchange Agreement between Universidad Jose Cecilio del Valle (UJCV) and Lake Erie College (of the USA). Our faculty, staff and students are excited about Intercultural Education Program between UJCV and our U.S. exchange partner. Thank you Albert for the work of Trading and Consulting International, Inc. (GoInternationally.com)."
"I have known Albert Jones for over a decade-both professionally and personally-and can attest to his fine qualities as a business person, as well as his outstanding international perspective and experience…I am familiar with Albert's…many leadership positions that he has held…indeed he is chosen for those offices because people so respect his experience and have confidence in his capabilities. In addition, I retained Albert while I was a senior executive at KeyCorp to assist in the development of our business…with companies-demonstrating my trust in his professional capabilities… Albert maintains a broad and deep network of business, government and personal relationships and broadly familiar with the aerospace industry having worked with United Technologies…He has exceptional and diverse set of educational qualifications, leadership positions and work background and is a principled, trustworthy and engaging person…I know Albert to be an outstanding individual with wisdom, integrity and personal charm…He is also very loyal and committed to whatever obligation he assumes both personal and professional."
"Albert Jones has a unique array of skill sets and experiences that lend value to almost any multinational enterprise. His work in the highest strategic departments of global financial institutions (First Chicago now J.P Morgan Chase Bank, KeyBank), energy companies (British Petroleum), manufacturing and distribution companies (General Motors), when combined with his extensive experience in the Middle East and Europe and his in depth understanding of Arabic culture and language make him a tremendously informed and valuable advisor. I have known and worked with and around Albert for more than 25 years. I am always pleased when he appears in a transaction. I know that his client will have a well-considered approach to whatever they seek to achieve."
"...Mr. Jones' ability to take an initial concept and transform it into a viable business case was outstanding. Mr. Jones possesses a very unique set of skills, which combined with his broad range of management expertise, including strategy, marketing and finance as well as his innovative and creative approach to problem solving, will be a great asset to any business utilizing his services..."
"Mr. Jones has been described by many as the 'International Business Diplomat’ and has served as an ‘International Business Ambassador’ for numerous institutions. His experience and company’s success in developing and implementing global strategies is partly due to his uncanny ability to work with diverse groups of people and cultures. He has provided technical assistance and advisory services on matters related to international trade, public policy, foreign investment, industry and market analysis, access to finance, and business development for industries in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Mr. Jones' success in international business comes as much from his business acumen as well as his ability to form and make use of public-private partnerships to address issues of a country, region or community. He is a tremendous asset to any institution or corporation as he has the unique ability and experience to view business issues through the eyes of an investment banker, community business leader, trained public policy expert, potential international investor, and senior business executive”.
“…Mr. Jones’s overall responsibility was to develop, design and implement the organizational structure necessary to support KAUST’s Business Development function and lessen the institution’s dependence on its endowment. 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 revenue stream”. • wrote the university-wide policy and charter for the Approval of Major Commercial Projects; • developed and implemented a 5 step business development process which entailed: developing business concepts, preparing business cases, conducting feasibility studies, approaching investors, and preparing project charters. Two major projects were developed and approved by the University Executive Committee, under Mr. Jones’ management, to generate revenue: • business concept of a (multi-million USD) master plan for the best and highest commercial mixed land use of c.150 Ha (1.5M sqm) of University endowed property; • Business Case to commercialize projected unutilized (excess) desalinated water capacity in the form of bottled water. During Mr. Jones’ presentation to senior management, he demonstrated a high level of organization and attention to detail while maintaining a clear focus on the overall goals of each business opportunity. Management was impressed by his wide business and industry expertise and he holds the respect of his peers. I would recommend Mr. Jones for any senior level position or Advisory (Consulting) role that utilizes his international business development, strategy, or finance expertise. Mr. Jones has had extensive experience in these areas.”
"…Mr. Jones…thank you for your participation and contribution during the 7th Jeddah Economic Forum (in Jeddah Saudi Arabia)…your contribution on the session titled 'Fighting Poverty in the Middle East and North Africa' has added great value to the content of the program overall…”
"…I have known Albert Jones for about twelve years and can attest that he is an experienced financial executive with a good reputation in the Cleveland. He has degrees from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Chicago. He was also a Sloan Fellow at Harvard and the University of Chicago. He has had a longstanding interest in foreign affairs and substantial experience in international business…"
"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 an overview of trade opportunities…and sharing your firsthand experiences. Thank you again for your support of the Crossing International Borders Conference."
“Albert, it was a pleasure to meet you in my office…I applaud your efforts in promoting U.S. businesses and exports…There is a real need for individuals like yourself to develop this market for American products.”
"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 known J.P. Morgan Chase), British Petroleum, United Technologies (Pratt & Whitney), and Merrill Lynch. His background in financial analysis and investment banking gives him an edge which allows him to evaluate the risks and financial implications of strategic choices. By using an offset commitment by US aerospace manufacturers in the Middle East, Mr. Jones found the means to build the capacity of local companies based on America’s leading Advanced Manufacturing Program of modernization and training. Mr. Jones firmly believes that the public and private sector must work in tandem to create viable options for economic growth and development. He has worked with high-level government officials and US corporate CEOs in developing global competitive strategies that promote sound operating environments. He has represented the financial interests of private sector firms interested in overseas investment and evaluated, selected, and coordinated numerous international joint-ventures and public-private partnerships for major U.S. corporations. More importantly, as a sound corporate business advisor and successful entrepreneur, Mr. Jones intimately understands the challenges to creating healthy competition faced by government leaders and businesses alike, particularly where economic growth is impaired due to insufficient or less than transparent public policies in trade, finance, and investment…”
"...Mr. Jones leaves KAUST with portfolio of commercial plans that the University can implement and subsequently realize the substantial commercial benefits and revenue. Mr. Jones is a consummate professional with an exemplary track record built up over more than 25 years..."
"…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 initial business concept and transform it into a viable business case was outstanding. Mr. Jones possess a very unique set of skills, which combined with his broad range of management expertise, including strategy, marketing and finance as well as an innovative and creative approach to problem solving, will be a great asset to any business utilizing his services.”
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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 revenue stream”.
wrote the university-wide policy and charter for the Approval of Major Commercial Projects;
developed and implemented a 5 step business development process which entailed: developing business concepts, preparing business cases, conducting feasibility studies, approaching investors, and preparing project charters.
Two major projects were developed and approved by the University Executive Committee, under Mr. Jones’ management, to generate revenue:
business concept of a (multi-million USD) master plan for the best and highest commercial mixed land use of c.150 Ha (1.5M sqm) of University endowed property;
Business Case to commercialize projected unutilized (excess) desalinated water capacity in the form of bottled water.
During Mr. Jones’ presentation to senior management, he demonstrated a high level of organization and attention to detail while maintaining a clear focus on the overall goals of each business opportunity. Management was impressed by his wide business and industry expertise and he holds the respect of his peers.
I would recommend Mr. Jones for any senior level position or Advisory (Consulting) role that utilizes his international business development, strategy, or finance expertise. Mr. Jones has had extensive experience in these areas..."
“Mr. Jones is a leader and practitioner of policy development, strategy and business development and finance who focuses on implementation and end results. He translates strategy into action. This was clear from his experience at KAUST. Albert wrote the university-wide policy for the "Approval of Major Commercial Projects Administered by Business Development. This policy established our approval process for major commercial projects and established the Business Development department's vision and mission.
Albert also developed the Strategy Development and Implementation Policy that is now in
place for major commercial projects. Using this policy he went on to develop a five-year strategy
for Business Development and successfully applied two projects to the process he established.
These were: a master plan to commercialize 150 Hectares of university endowed land and the
business case to commercialize surplus desalination capacity in the form of bottled water. Both
of these projects were approved by the University Executive Committee. Mr. Jones' work gained
the respect of senior management because of his skills, accomplishments and results.
I believe that Mr. Jones has all the abilities and qualities that are required for a Senior Executive
role or commercial advisor role to senior management. He was a valued and respected
colleague.”