Lead Consultants

Brandon Hughes – Washington, DC

Founder of FAO Global

About: Brandon Hughes, the Founder of FAO Global developed the company with a few primary goals in mind. Promote global engagement through business intelligence & diplomacy, provide a platform for overseas professionals with unique experiences to grow, and promote mutually beneficial solutions for private, non-profit, and government entities. His own experiences have taken him to foreign areas as diverse as China, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Myanmar.

Expertise

• Global Strategy
• China & Emerging Markets
• Geopolitics & Risk
• International Engagement

Cameron Johnson – Shanghai

Head of APAC Strategy

Cameron has over 15 years in general management across various industries in Asia. He serves as a strategic advisor to companies doing business in Asia and particularly China. Cameron’s expertise focuses on developing strategy in difficult business environments, executing across all functions, turning a business around to profitability, and operational excellence across a global company. His previous experience includes being the Asia General Manager at a leading carbon fiber company and working as a Business Manager at Microsoft and its JV in Shanghai.

Expertise

• Manufacturing
• China Market Strategy
• Supply Chain
• Cross-Cultural Communication

Shane Archiquette – Singapore

Chief Digital Consultant

Shane is an accomplished Senior Executive with more than 20 years of success spanning telecommunications, media, entertainment, high-performance computing, oil and gas, healthcare, and life sciences. Leveraging extensive experience designing and architecting cloud computing, big data, and data-intensive computing, Shane is a valuable asset for a company requiring advisory related to technology solutions, innovation, long-term sustainability, global expansion, digital transformations, or artificial intelligence. His broad areas of expertise include architecture design, knowledge management, infused analytics, business continuity, and IT management. Shane excels at designing technology solutions for global operations.

Expertise

• Fintech
• Telecom
• Media & Entertainment
• Healthcare
• Life Sciences
• Oil & Gas
• Technology

Kelli Sullivan – Washington, DC

Strategic Communications Manager

Kelli Sullivan serves as the Strategic Communications Manager at FAO Global. She has worked in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, increasing awareness and outreach efforts for a wide spectrum of organizations. Kelli has international experience working and studying in the U.S., Turkey, Spain, Norway, Mexico, Switzerland, and Cuba. She has traveled to China, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam for FAO Global and understands the importance of cultural influence when expanding brands. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from Arizona State University.

Expertise

• International Development
• Strategic Communications
• Emerging Markets
• Cross-Cultural Communication

An International Network of Highly Capable Consultants & Analysts

Our team consists of senior, as well as rising experts, bring together disciplines from a variety of fields in political science/policy, international business, social media, and sustainable business.  Many also consult with renowned agencies in the DC area.

We have a large and growing network of affiliates, strategic partners, and contributors from all around the world that support various initiatives and projects. We have affiliations with experts in areas as diverse as China and Myanmar, to Kenya and Russia. Our analysts and affiliate network are alumni of the worlds leading universities and institutions.

Industries Covered

• Automotive
• Aviation
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Food & Beverage
• Geopolitics
• Hospitality
• Oil & Energy
• Artificial Intelligence
• Block Chain
• Film & TV
• Start-Ups
• Venture Capital/ Private Equity
• Institutional Finance
• Consumer Goods
• Security
• And Many More..