TREVOR W CHALON
Phnom Penh
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic professional with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance. A multi industry professional in developing economies with current focus on policy change for Sustainable Solutions to improve quality of life and stability. Over 30 years of work experience in various roles and sectors, including business development, market research, economic policy, and public sector consulting. Passionate about applying years of expertise in business development, knowledge of ASEAN region and research management to create positive impact and value for clients and stakeholders.
Strong network with public and private sector, including donor and diplomatic community in the SE Asia. Currently based in Cambodia and Indonesia.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
AQUA DEVELOPMENT GROUP
01.2021 - Current
- Advising on market environments, public sector policy, energy efficient and logistics from ASEAN countries.
- Evaluation of Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions of agriculture and aquaculture - production, storage and distribution.
- Recent focus on mitigating company Carbon Footprint in Life Cycle Assessment.
- Network with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and business trends.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
Advisory Consultant
EUROCAL CONSULT Ltd
01.2009 - Current
- Connect and network required expertise with demand in various fields: latest systems and technology
- Current focus on GHG assessment and mitigation
- Scope 1, 2 &3 emissions evaluation.
- Sustainability and supply chain management.
- Manage firm's day-to-day administrative operations
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
Business Development Manager
GLOBAL VIEW VENTURES (PTE) LTD
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Company focus on due diligence while analyzing business opportunities in the region
- Emphasis on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology industries.
- Assisted investors related to project development, key individuals and their business operations.
- Research and identify busness opportunities for investors in the Asian region.
Market Research Consultant
GLOBAL VIEW ADVISORS
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Retained by multinational companies to conduct due diligence and assess opportunities in SE Asia.
- Delivered feasibility studies that included analysis of factors of production, investment environment, and political stability
- Served as liaison with government officials in selected countries
- Conducted analysis on economic policy, industry studies, and privatization of state industries
- Advised companies as to current economic environments of selected countries focused on political and social aspects of economy
- Recommended appropriate strategies and actions that related to business goals of company.
Economic Policy Advisor
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Teamed with National policy planners to analyze the effect of current policies at the micro level and identify the impacts of government intervention
- Managed a team of 40 researchers throughout the country in which we focused the financial analysis of the country’s key sectors
- Fisheries, Palm Oil and Rice production
- Taught members of the Bureau of Planning the basics of the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) and cost/benefit analysis and the significance of this tool in analyzing policy decisions
- Presented policy papers to the Ministry of Finance and Trade & Industry on topics such as the effects of deregulation, regulating foreign trade, the social costs of government intervention, and environmental impact on marine life and tourism
- Served as representative for USAID/EPSO (Economic Policy Support Office) in the Ministry of Finance.
Lecturer / Research Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Taught courses on Global Economics emphasizing on international trade, foreign exchange policy, and exchange rate determination
- Focused discussion on issues related to supply policy in Africa, Caribbean, and Latin America
- Provided students a better understanding of causes of global demand and supply constraints
- Research focused on continued data study for the World Bank in Kenya of capital flows and restrictions.
Research Economist
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Delivered white papers to Minister of Trade and Industry and USAID’s regional directors, on findings regarding impact of market reform in Kenya
- Conducted economic research through extensive field work on the effects of market liberalization of Kenya’s sugar industry
- Identified constraints within the industry’s policy environment; potential impact on industry stakeholders, while making recommendations for implementing change
- Worked closely with government officials managing changes in the Sugar industry’s development after the deregulation and market reform.
Education
Master of Science - Natural Resource Economics, International Trade Policies
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Portuguese
University of Arizona
Tucson ArizonaFood Research Institute
Stanford University
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Business Development
- In depth knowledge of ASEAN
- Establishing Client Relationships
- Supply Chain Assessment
- Team Leadership & Development
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Project Management
Languages
English
Native language
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
Indonesian
Advanced
C1
Malay
Upper intermediate
B2
Swedish
Intermediate
B1
Cambodian
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Partner
AQUA DEVELOPMENT GROUP
01.2021 - Current
Advisory Consultant
EUROCAL CONSULT Ltd
01.2009 - Current
Business Development Manager
GLOBAL VIEW VENTURES (PTE) LTD
01.2003 - 01.2009
Market Research Consultant
GLOBAL VIEW ADVISORS
01.1997 - 01.2003
Economic Policy Advisor
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.1995 - 01.1997
Lecturer / Research Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
01.1994 - 01.1995
Research Economist
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.1992 - 01.1994
Master of Science - Natural Resource Economics, International Trade Policies
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Portuguese
University of Arizona
Food Research Institute
Stanford University
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