THY TRAN

Route De Florissant 72, CH-1206, Geneva, Switzerland +41-78-927-8655

885 Ave of Americas, Apt 20H, New York, NY 10001 +1917-653-8467
tkhan@ascottcap.com

PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
● Comprehensive global experience in LED and Solar energy startup ventures, and Strategic Development in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
● Results-oriented entrepreneur, with a proven record of developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies, systems and measurements that improve profitability and competitive positioning of portfolio organizations

EXPERIENCE
2013 – 2021 Ascott Group Schweiz GmbH Zurich, Switzerland Managing Director
Established the Swiss office of Ascott Group USA to service clients in Europe, CIS, and Switzerland. Responsible for business development, branding, and overall growth strategy for startup location. Secured Samsung Electronics as a limited partner for Solar and LED ventures in Europe.
Launched Ascott talent acquisition platform in Switzerland.

2000 - 2013 Ascott Group New York, NY

A startup incubator and VC fund for LED/Solar/Smart Lighting technologies.
Founder and Managing Director
Responsible for strategic business development in North America, Europe, & Asia targeting key multinational organizations as limited partners to acquire equity stake in promising startups and develop management talent toward successful launch of platform.
Successfully launched a social media start up network for LED industry colleagues which was subsequently acquired by Microsoft.
● Researched and identified new competitive forces (such as twitter/LinkedIn/Facebook/Monster/The Ladders) by conducting technology platform and cost benchmarking of global competitors, which allowed for clear evaluation of potential
impact on different regional markets and business development strategies to avoid possible threats and to transform potential competitors into business partners.
● Defined and managed overall business strategy, operations plan and financial performance growing sales from $10M to over $90.8 M in ten years. Current growth trajectory remains steady at 50% year over year revenue increase.
● Hired/trained/mentored a team of 16 executive search consultants and establish them as preferred HR partners for our portfolio companies.
● Established, secured funding, partnered with private equity funds to provide a venture capital platform for Solid State lighting technology start ups.
● Negotiated, sourced, and established valuation for a Mergers & Acquisition deal for a $30 million LED OEM with a multibillion Indian Global Conglomerate.

1999 – 2000 Management Recruiter International Great Neck, NY

Vice President Technology Group
● Called on global key accounts or prospects for a publicly traded $2 Billion executive search software leader. delivering $1 million in sales growth for $4 million division
● Recommended product/service enhancements, working with R&D and new product development teams to assess feasibility of electronic talent acquisition platforms
● Built the solid state lighting practice group within MRI International
● Analyzed sales record and trends to target new business opportunities.

1997 - 1999 JP Morgan New York, NY

Vice President
● Actively sought out M&A deals in the emerging market for technology group
● Expanded telecom & technology deal team responsible for sourcing and completing $4 billion worth of underwriting activities.
● Personally closed a major software spinoff generative $10 million worth of fee revenue through sheer perseverance and demonstrating new market opportunities to prospective client.
EDUCATION
New York University New York, NY
Bachelors of Economics – December 1998
New York University- Stockholm School of Economic – Multi campus degree in Riga, Stockholm, New York
Masters of Economics – December 2011
ADDITIONAL  Language Skills: English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish, French, basic Swedish
● Securities Licenses Series 7, Series 63
● Computer Skills: Web 2.0 start ups, social media ad networks, DIY broadcasting networks
● Interests: Contemporary Art, Indy Film, Running, bicycling, yoga, water sports, travel, reading and entrepreneurial ventures
● Lived abroad in India, United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Peru, Iceland, Switzerland, Latvia, Russia