Adam P. Saffer
International Business and Development Executive – Scaling businesses in emerging markets and transitional economies ǀ Market-driven strategist ǀ Cross cultural team builder ǀ Finance and Operations ǀ Fund raising
- Role
- Managing Partner at Gateway Development International
- Location
- Eastham, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Adam P. Saffer
As an international management expert and senior executive, I build, fund, and scale businesses in frontier and emerging markets worldwide. Serving as either the CEO or strategic partner/advisor, I build human capital, align leadership teams, develop viable targets and strategies to achieve them and raise funds in highly diverse, transitional and cross-cultural environments. I also have extensive experience in working with government ministries, agencies, and departments at the national and sub-national level. Leveraging my background in startups, turnarounds, M&A, and donor-funded economic and social development programs, I effectively improve country/company competitiveness, resilience, and position organizations for their next level of sustainable growth and profitability. Noted for: Frontier and Emerging Market Thought Leadership Recognized expert in evaluating market trends, identifying business opportunities, raising capital, motivating and aligning teams and forming strategic alliances, as well as mentoring C-suite executives across APAC and EMEA. Strategic Planning, Expansion, and Growth Experienced strategist with a track record in transitioning companies from entrepreneurial to professional management, developing new products and services, leveraging resources, expanding market reach and improving competitiveness, profitability, and resilience to external shocks. Business Startup/Turnarounds Started and sold five companies, in addition to serving as a Board Member, CEO, and turnaround specialist for several global consulting firms, projects and JVs. In-depth experience in behavioral change, recruitment, creating a shared vision, strategic alignment, finance, M&E, marketing, and communications.Cultivating Key Relationships Built, and maintained, an extensive global network. Formed lasting and trusted alliances with public and private sector executives, traditional leaders, finance and investment professionals, corporate foundations, NGOs, bilateral donors, think tanks, development banks and local communities. Current Board Experience Serves on the Board of the Global Policy Institute, Bay Atlantic University (BAU), and several fast-growth companies in Africa (financial institution, agribusiness, ICT consultancy), Asia (natural resources), and the US (agribusiness, green construction). Previously on the boards of the Polish and Nigerian Harvard Business School Associations, Development Alternatives Inc, Rise Against Hunger, and three M&A Advisory Committees.
Experience
Managing Partner
Gateway Development International
Nov 2024 — Present · US
Leading consulting assignments in agribusiness strategy, project development, fundraising, tender preparation, and field-based start-up support for private firms and development initiatives.
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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