2020 Development Company LLC has been serving the needs of the global community since 1997. During that time, 2020DC has handled products and services as diverse as assisting retailers entering the USA market from Singapore (with more than 300 stores in the USA since our introduction in 1997) to stainless steel manufacturers and rental companies from Europe, food processors from Peru to Mongolia, fashions and household furnishings from Kyrghyzstan, Serbia and Guatemala and wines from Moldova and Georgia.
Our network includes affiliates in the USA, Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and the EU. The affiliates in each region are proven entrepreneurs with experience in developing businesses, marketing brands, and helping companies achieve their greatest potential.
With extensive international entrepreneurial experience, Jim Krigbaum begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting leads 2020 Development Company LLC into the future and brings top quality products and services to our customers worldwide. The consultants of 2020DC have proven track records of delivering sales and establishing long-term business relationships for the businesses that we work with.
2020DC has had considerable success in international brand development and brand equity enhancement for brands sold in North America, Europe, Asian and South America. 2020 continues to lead manufacturers and processors in developing and executing their marketing plan in the world economy.
Key Consultants
Jim Krigbaum begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting: USAend_of_the_skype_highligh
Jim@2020dc.com
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Areas of Expertise: Business Linkages, Sales and Marketing, Entrepreneurship training, Food and Beverage, industrial logistic and international trade.
Extensive international business and marketing experience in meeting the needs of businesses in the global economy. Practical and functional experience in bringing products to markets and achieving market success. Success combining the aid industry together with businesses to achieve mutual objectives. Proven ability motivating businesses to cooperate with development programs through business integration and Global Development Alliance (GDA) activities. Able to assimilate concepts relating to markets, consumer trends, product acceptance, pricing, and competitive and comparative advantage. As consultant has successfully integrated businesses into several USAID-funded projects in LAC, Asia, and E&E. Instructed businesses and local producers in Guyana, Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, Mexico, Romania, Kosovo, Mongolia, Guatemala, Georgia and Mexico in export market development through the creation of five business courses designed to bring local businesses into the global market place. Conducted buyer and seller missions to and from markets and production regions.
Experienced entrepreneur and business leader. President and owner of international trading company that was able to turn a $15,000 investment in 1990 into a $25 million dollar company in 1995 with branch offices in Tokyo Japan, Rio de Janeiro Brazil and joint ventures in Hong Kong and Peru.
Owner of 2020 Development Company LLC which represents manufactures and finance companies from Europe into the American Markets.
Applied marketing concepts, skills and procedures to successfully market products and services ranging from RFID technology to High-End fashion. Taught marketing skills and concepts to groups as diverse as wood products and wine.
Susan Inglis: USA
Singlis@2020DC.Org
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Areas of Expertise: household furnishings, furniture, fashion, crafts and Entrepreneurship, sustainable home furnishings
Business development consultant and trainer, providing a range of services, especially in artisan enterprise development. Consulting services and training in establishing and strengthening artisan businesses and other microenterprises, in increasing market access, and in product development for the home accents, gift, natural products and fashion industries.
Over fifteen years experience as producer, importer, sourcing agent and broker in fashion, gift and home furnishings industries. Founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, Trainer and Trainer of Trainers in entrepreneurship skills development with the Making Cents programs, and in all aspects of establishing an artisan enterprise, from identifying procedures for insuring the sustainability of a natural resource base to market-led product development and how to access new markets effectively.
Jorge Machado: Brazil
jorgemachado@2020DC.org
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Areas of Expertise: fashion, manufacturing, international trade, retail, food service, and Entrepreneurship.
Proven Entrepreneur with 20 years of practical and successful experience in developing and managing businesses in the Brazilian Economy. With a track record of success in the dynamic Brazilian economy of the last two decades Mr. Machado has proven a survivor and visionary. With a diversity found in few businessmen Mr. Machado has proven his ability to channel resources, and work with the business and political leaders of Brazil to achieve business objectives. Extensive business experience ranging from international trade and finance, aviation management, agriculture and textile document the ability to apply his skills to a diverse set of business variables to achieve success. A very practical and functional experience with small businesses by founding and running small companies. Import of soda ash from the syndicate ANSAC located in the United States and sold this product to various glass producers located in Brazil.
Other products imported into Brazil include Holstein cows and semen from Canada while managing a high tech dairy project in the State of Rio de Janeiro for 4 years. General Manager for a high profile air taxi company with a fleet comprising private jets and helicopters. Involved in the small business area by founding and running small companies in the textile, international trade, retail and food industry.
Federico Alejandro Bökenhans:
Argentina/EU
Federico@2020DC.org
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Areas of Expertise: Food processing, Meat processing, Quality control, plant engineering, food service and entrepreneur
A proven food process engineer with trade and marketing experience. Extensive experience in Europe and Latin America in the food processing industry. Federico leverages his experience in the European markets and South America to bridge the gap between these regions. With sales and marketing experience working with some of the largest food processors in the world Federico also understand the business systems for decision making, product development and marketing.
With fluency in several languages Federico is comfortable in business activities negotiated in different languages.
Criss Juliard: Morocco/Global
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An international development specialist with more than 24 years of long term assignments, including 10 years with USAID. Has designed, implemented and managed projects focused on business development services, sustainable environmental practices, rural infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance, entrepreneurship, agriculture, competitiveness, innovative technology, and trade and export promotion. Hands-on expertise in value and supply chain development, strengthening professional associations and their advocacy role, integrating women in business, technologies for reducing soil erosion, improving water quality, watershed management, land and mine rehabilitation and organic farming.
Was Chief of Party for a successful agriculture and environment project in Madagascar, designed a Business Development Services (BDS)/enterprise development project in Morocco, headed the BDS/enterprise development division of a micro-finance and rural business development project in Senegal and headed the BDS/capacity building component of a trade/agribusiness and competitiveness project in Mali. Has consistently excelled at focusing on sustainable development interventions, building public-private partnerships, developing capacity of associations, federations and local service providers, and fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and improved competitive positioning among business owners and support institutions. Presently joint partner in a productive farming operation.
Mark Close: United Kingdom
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Areas of Expertise: Process manufacturing, international trade, logistics, food manufacturing
Experienced Operational Improvement Manager with an extensive knowledge and record of success in international food manufacturing.
A reputation for working in challenging and demanding environments - and making a real difference - is based on particular strengths in researching and analyzing, planning and organizing, taking action and implementing, and importantly, maintaining direct personal contact to motivate, encourage and deliver.
Carlos Pinzas Wiedermann: Peru/Latin America
Carlos@2020dc.org
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Areas of Expertise:International business, marketing, private sector assimilation into development projects, imports/exports.
Extensive international business and marketing experience in meeting the needs of businesses in the global economy. Practical and functional experience in bringing products to markets and achieving market success. Success combining the aid industry together with businesses to achieve mutual objectives. Imports and exports. Proven ability motivating businesses to cooperate with development programs through business integration. Able to assimilate concepts relating to markets, foreign culture, consumer trends, product acceptance, pricing, packing and competitive and comparative advantage. Experienced with lots of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Spanish, English, (advanced) German &
Portuguese (medium) speaker. University degree in Business Administration & International Business.
Peruvian resident/citizen experienced guiding business groups and international representative agent to California
(USA); Taipei (Taiwan); Seoul (S. Korea); Manaus, Tabatinga & Sao Paulo (Brazil); Bogotá, Popayan & Pereira (Colombia);
San Jose (Costa Rica) & Panama (Panama).
Commercial expert on Poverty Alleviation Project (PRA Project) in rural areas of Peru (high Andes & Amazon rainforest)
as well as coastal cities. PRA Project is a market driven poverty reduction project financed by USAID.
Megan O'Donnell: USA
megan@2020dc.org
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Areas of Expertise: economic development, marketing, strategic business development.
An economic development consultant with thirteen years experience working with firms and entrepreneurs to explore new market opportunities and develop businesses. Recent assignments completed in Tanzania, Nicaragua, Mongolia, and Saint Lucia. Strong writing, presentation and communication skills. Master’s and bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stanford University. Fluent French. US Citizen.
