Driving Innovations & Business Growth Leader | Independent Board Member | IEEE Senior Member | Judge in TOP-10 Startup Accelerator | TechContributor in Entrepreneur Magazine | HBR Speaker | Ex. GE, 3M

Transformation executive who drives enterprise-wide change through strategic cascade methodology. In banking and manufacturing, led ~100 specialists who transformed core processes for 10,000-person divisions, creating ripple effects across 200,000+ employee organizations. Three master's degrees (MEng, MBA, MCS) enable me to architect transformations that work at every organizational level. Currently transitioning this expertise to retail while volunteering with AI Presidential Challenge. My specialty: building transformation programs that scale exponentially, not linearly.I sit at the intersection of Engineering, MBA, and Computer ScienceEngineering — systems thinking &amp; process optimizationMBA — strategy, finance, ROI disciplineComputer Science — AI, automation, dataThis unique blend enables me to:• Build automations that actually work in real operations• Quantify true ROI for digital initiatives• Bridge IT promises with operational reality• Drive transformation using both human and technological leversI speak CEO/Owner — growth strategy, unit economics, scalability, execution disciplineI speak COO — throughput, productivity, process capability, operational constraintsI speak CFO — P&amp;L dynamics, EBITDA impact, capital allocation, ROI modelingI speak CTO — API architecture, systems integration, data pipelines, automation feasibilityAnd I connect all three into a single, execution-ready transformation strategy.

Eugene K.

Mutombo Coffee

As president and chief executive officer, I lead  Mutombo Coffee's  strategic operations, driving the company's core growth strategies and partnerships. 

Co-founded by NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, Mutombo Coffee is a specialty coffee company that helps Fortune 500 global companies engage their employees, community and clients through creative coffee solutions that support African and Latin American women farmers.   We use our networks, talents, and resources to solve challenging problems related to building sustainable commodity businesses. www.mutombocoffee.com, www.houseofmutombo.com

President & CEO 

Forbes Middle East

l write on issues related to the economic and social impact of investing in science and technology. 

https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/innovation/opinion/us-versus-them-what-is-the-existential-risk-of-ai

https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/innovation/opinion/killer-apps-developing-a-code-of-ethics-for-ai

Contributing Writer to ForbesMiddleEast.com

European Commission

The Joint Research Centre is the Commission's science and knowledge service.  The JRC employs scientists and thought leaders to carry out research and analysis on innovative business models, methodologies, and approaches that can provide strategic  insight in support of EU policy.

Advisor, Public Private Partnerships

Horizon 2020 is a €80 billion EU Research and Innovation programme. Responsibilities include reviewing investment proposals to determine potential to position Europe as a leader in advanced technologies that create global financial and social impact.

Horizon 2020, SME Innovation Advisor

EUGO is an alternative online platform for accredited investors seeking to make investments in innovative startups and SMEs using a structured, data-driven approach.

Led a team of seasoned investment professionals and computer scientists who have created algorithms that combine financial and qualitative factors to help investors and companies make informed investment decisions.

Responsibilities include: meetings with financial regulators, developing pricing strategies and value proposition for investor segments including family offices, venture capitalists, corporate venture, and business angel networks.

Investor / Advisor

STRENGTHENING THE MID ATLANTIC REGION FOR TOMORROW (SMART)

SMART provides technical and strategic community execution of the vision of the SMART Congressional Delegation and the States of DE, MD, NJ and PA for regional Science and Technology collaboration. Bi-Partisan Congressional Delegation of 8 Senators & 39 Representatives. Members include Federal Agencies and the Executive and Legislative Branches of Member States.

International Advisor

Majlis Partners / Majlis Partners GmbH

A family office advisory firm located in the United Arab Emirates and Germany. A trusted financial advisor/investor to influential family businesses, family offices, governments and institutions.

Projects include:  family group restructurings, divestitures, and investments.  Interim Roles as Chief Investment Officer, Chief Financial Officer

Sectors include: real estate, travel, fintech, medtech, business intelligence, agtech, ICT,

Chief Investment Officer

Confidential GmbH & Co KG

Confidential GmbH is a 110 year old advanced manufacturing company producing made-to-order structural elements and assemblies made of high-strength steel and other metallic materials for the defense and aviation industries.  

Role:  Strategic: Developed an internationalisation plan for North America, 
Legal: reviewed and advised on key terms of credit facility agreements and risk mitigation measures. Operational:  supported negotiation of service level agreements with Tier 1 Suppliers in the defense and aviation industries.

Advisor to the Board

curtis newton labs gmbh

Administered and lead the development of budgetary planning, financing strategies and cost management in alignment with corporate strategic planning. 

Provided critical financial, strategic, and operational advice to the CEO and made recommendations on financial tactics and strategies. 

Assessed the holding company´s performance according to the long-term operational and mid-term funding strategies for the portfolio as well as subsidiaries.

Chief Investment Officer / Investor

The Corporate Office of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum

While at TCO, Bush was uniquely challenged with investing in and advising on a $5 billion + portfolio of private equity, fixed income, commodities, and other alternative assets in the United States, Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. As a managing director, Bush was tasked with 1) diversifying the risk and returns of Dubai; 2) creating an investment culture of transparency and discipline; and 3) transferring financial acumen to the next generation of Emirati leaders. 

Dubai World, a global holding company of the Government of Dubai, focuses on the strategic growth areas of transport and logistics, drydocks and maritime, urban development and investment, and financial services in line with the vision set by the Chairman His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

Responsibilities included:  development of strategic plan, advise to portfolio companies, global acquisitions in real estate, aviation, financial services and retail.

Managing Director / Senior Advisor

Marco Polo Network

Marco Polo Network Inc. (MPN) provides a multi-asset class platform in more than 20 emerging markets countries providing front to back office execution, clearing, settlement, and custody solutions through a network of over 80 in-country broker dealers.   The platform supports a range of products and services including multi-currency transactions, such as equities, options, ETFs, equity derivatives, futures, and high frequency and Algorithmic trading.  MPN is partially owned by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Co- Founder / Chief Business Development Officer

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Served as legal counsel on various matters including Securities Exchange Commission fraud and antitrust investigations of major financial and corporate institutions.

Contract Attorney

Trusted Advisor to corporates and governments on innovation, impact investing, international trade, and creative financial solutions

I am a senior investment executive with experience across industries (commodities, agriculture, financial services), geographies (USA, Europe, China, Middle East and Africa), as well as asset classes (venture capital, private equity, Islamic Finance).  I have engaged in a full array of financial and operating special projects for sovereign-related entities, family businesses, family offices, investment companies, corporates, and startups.   I have participated in more than $30 billion in transactions and co-managed assets of nearly $10 billion (usd).

I speak frequently to corporates and governments on issues related to innovation, social impact, sustainability, global investing, and international trade.   Additionally, I provide commentary on live television and international media, including Bloomberg, CNN International, Euromoney, and Fox Business News, as well as speak at global conferences, including the UAE’s Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), Milken Conference, Institutional Investor, Business Week CEO Forum, GAIM and dozens of startup pitch events around the globe including Google for Entrepreneurs.  

My unique, global experiences, love for teaching and learning, as well my established network of relationships, fuel my interests in social impact investing,  innovative business models, and entrepreneurship. 

If you are living a purpose-driven life, let's connect!

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