Published 02-20-03
Submitted by TechnoServe, Inc.
Mr. Carman joins TechnoServe from LKOM, a venture capital group where he was CEO of a joint venture for the company's operations in Africa and the Association of South East Asian Nations. His duties included transforming business losses into substantial profits, then supporting the sale of the partnership. Prior to LKOM, Mr. Carman was an International Business Development Manager for BET, a British company with operations in health, education and management outsourcing for the private and public sectors in Africa and the Middle East.
Prior to BET, Mr. Carman was the Commercial Director for Bahra Development Consultants, where he provided management analysis to food processing companies in Africa and the Gulf States. Prior to Bahra, Mr. Carmen was a Group Development Manager for eight years with Lonhro, where he specialized in joint venture development and asset management of agricultural processing companies among others.
Mr. Carman has a B.S. in Engineering from London Polytechnic and a MBA from the University of Natal, South Africa.
TechnoServe is leading a movement that empowers people in the developing world to build businesses that break the cycle of poverty. Growing enterprises generate jobs and other income opportunities for poor people, enabling them to improve their lives and secure a better future for their families. Since its founding in 1968, the U.S.-based nonprofit has helped to create or expand thousands of businesses, benefiting millions of people in more than 30 countries. The Financial Times has rated TechnoServe one of the top five NGOs for corporate partnerships. Charity Navigator has also awarded its highest Four Star ranking to TechnoServe.
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