Gerald Wright
Blk 769 Pasir Ris Street 71, #01-338, Singapore 510769
Singapore Contact: Telephone: (Home) + 65 6585 2671; (Mobile) + 65 9832 3596
Singapore (Mobile 2) +65 8126 5482
Mongolia Contact: (Home) + 976 11 318 431; (Mobile) + 976 11 9910 8885
Email: geraldw@iscmng.com; gwright@singnet.com;
gwright1948@gmail.com A visionary and proactive General Director, leading from the front to achieve business growth within highly competitive Retail, Real Estate and Property Management sectors.
A skilled Board level negotiator, with the ability to provide strategic leadership across all areas of a business, to ensure the achievement of unique targets and objectives.
Retains an immersive knowledge of key property management processes, including an expert understanding of Strata Living
Experienced in establishing new divisions and penetrating highly competitive markets through strategic business planning, team building and marketing activities.
Strata Living
• Maintains an exceptional knowledge of the principles and management procedures of Strata Living, including an excellent understanding of the BMSMA Act, by-laws and their application
• Fully conversant in the processes of share value calculation and the proportion of such values to the overall residential space
• Successful in the management of maintenance procedures, and the diplomatic resolution of disputes arising from required shared property repairs
• Experienced in key Strata Living business administration processes, including insurance requirements and the maintenance, sinking and management funds
• Acts as a focal point of contact with the Management Corporation, offering comprehensive advice and consultation on Strata Living issues
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of staged development, in addition to the contractual and legal processes related to the process
Relevant Professional Experience
GENERAL DIRECTOR
ADWAVE CO LTD 2005 - 2007
Entrusted with the position of General Director on a project to design and build 940 mini markets across Mongolia, with a budget of US$45m
Planning all aspects of the project in line with defined deadlines, with responsibility for the identification of unit locations, the production of contracts and the acquisition of licenses
Providing leadership and direction to a dedicated team of staff, to ensure the efficient delivery of all stages of the project to the highest standards of professionalism
Achieving excellent results in terms of the specific targets of the venture, leading to optimised occupancy and revenue levels
Further critical areas of the role included the coordination of all regional advertising campaigns, the procurement of all products and the establishment of electronic systems
PRESIDENT/CEO
EMMINENT DEVELOPMENT INC 1999-2005
Performing a critical leadership role requiring the full lifecycle management of a project to construct 329 houses, recreational facilities, a community centre and a swimming pool
Retaining overall accountability for the performance of 70 staff, the recruitment of contractors and the procurement of all materials for the project
Acting as a focal point of contact for stakeholders and local government partners, to acquire the licenses and funding necessary for the venture
Coordinating all aspects of the project to strict deadlines and budgetary requirements, to maximise the scope for revenue generation and profitability
GENERAL MANAGER
BUGIS STREET DEVELOPMENT PTE CO LTD 1996-1998
Responsible for the General Management of the Bugis Street retail complex, in accordance with strict revenue targets and a US$ 15m operating budget
Managing the performance of a team of 60 personnel working within the complex, with further accountability for the strategic development of the business
Achieved exceptional results within the role, including a 20% increase in revenue levels, 98% occupancy rates and a successful redesign of the area to accommodate an additional 80 business units
Providing leadership and direction across all areas of the business, with responsibility for the solution of all arising personnel, tenant and strategic issues
Current Positions
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ISC MONGOLIA CO LTD 2007-Date
• Acting as Chief Executive Officer with responsibility for building the business from a $600k operation to its current turnover of $6.5m
• Transforming the internal structure of the company through the introduction of a highly successful reseller network
• Leading the internal team to the achievement of ISO 9001:2000/MNS and ISO 9001:2001, in line with set Quality Management requirements
• Driving the business forward through the negotiation of 14 major contracts with high-profile companies, including Microsoft (as certified partners), Sing Tel Asia and Alavarion
• Actively involved in the deployment of Satellite Communication Systems and the development of e-Centres focused upon the professional development of computing skills
• Further major implementations include the integration of Tele-health services, providing the rural community with online access to medical professionals and medical checks
• Coordinated all aspects of the INFO-SEC 2008 international conference on Information, Security and Communication Technology
• Key conference achievements included an increase of visitor attendance from 150 to 350 per day and an increase in international exhibitors from 17 to 35
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
MUNDUS CONSULTANCY PTE LTD SINGAPORE 2007-Date
• Retaining the position of Founding Director and Share Holder within a consultancy company providing comprehensive business services to multiple sectors
• Sectors include communications, engineering, civil, mechanical electrical, utilities legal, event management, waste management, City Planning, architectural services and transport management
Further Professional Experience
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
E-IMPERIUM CO LTD 2007-Date Chief Executive of E-IMPERIUM CO LTD, with responsibility for the management of all company technical developments, staff training and I.T. support activities
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/FOUNDING DIRECTOR
TERRAVOX INTERNATIONAL CO 2005-2007 Chief Operating Officer/Founding Director of Terravox International Co, with responsibility for the development of affordable communications systems within Central Asia and ex-Soviet Eastern Europe
HEAD OF GOVERNMENT LIAISON & SECURITY
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK 1992-1996 Head of Government Liaison & Security within the Asian Development Bank, with responsibility for the management of the security programme and negotiations with related governmental agencies.
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT LIAISON
FEBROE/IPAC US NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY 1988-1992 Director of Government Liaison within a US Naval Support Facility, responsible for the leadership of a team of 200 staff and the coordination of support, administration and supply management activities.
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
NATIONAL GUARD HOSPITAL (SAUDI ARABIA) 1986-1988 Director of Transportation for the Saudi National Guard Hospital, with full accountability for equipment maintenance and transport services within the business area.
TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST HEADQUARTERS
NORTHROP CORP PEACE HAWK F5 PROGRAMME (KSA) 1981-1986 Successful in leading a large Transport program, with full responsibility for staff, vehicle/equipment requirements. Promoted to Transport Manager 1983 at Northrops Khamis Mushayt Facility KSA.
MANAGER OF TRANSPORTATION O & M
TEXACO (TRINIDAD, WEST INDIES) 1975-1981 Responsible for the general management of all operations and maintenance activities within the Caribbean Texaco Old Field Production Sites, to a budget of US$ 3m
Education
Successfully completed a BSc degree in Business Management, 1975 (Buckinghamshire University)
Languages
Conversational Arabic, conversational Chinese (Mandarin) basic, limited Tagalog Mongolian Basic
International Experience
Vast international experience covering Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Somalia, Philippines, Diego Garcia, Bangladesh, Singapore and Mongolia (66 operating locations in total
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