Hi, I am the Managing Director and Founder of Regent Tanzania Ltd. Below is my brief work history over the years. You can see my complete CV here.

MY WORK EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE

1988-Date Managing Director of a full service procurement and logistics company in Tanzania.

Responsible for the company's formation and development to a multi-million dollar annual turnover and service agreements with many Mining, Oil, Gas and associated companies, Cement Companies, the British Government's DFID and the CDC, the German Government's GTZ, the World Bank and several parastatal organisations. Successfully procured, shipped, cleared and delivered all the inputs for a USD3M cashew project in remote inaccessible corner of Tanzania. Within budget, procured, shipped, cleared and delivered USD11M of equipment for a World Bank funded fuel distribution rehabilitation project. Cleared and delivered ahead of schedule to a bush location 800kms away, USD8M of equipment for a new power station, the consignments included 27 x 40' containers. As principal service provider, cleared and delivered the majority of goods for Tanzania's first modern goldmine costing USD 48M, which was commissioned ahead of schedule despite devastating damage to the infrastructure during the El Nino floods. Successfully established over 50 companies and helped them become operationally profitable. Personally assisted them in problem resolving with government, sometimes as part of pressure groups. Often with support from Donors? Representatives.

2008 ? 2009 Admin Manager for Heritage Oil Tanzania

in partnership with Government, Dominion Oil and Gas and Petrodel in Tanzania. Utilising all personal resources, in very short timescale, successfully formed the company, established and staffed an office, advised or appointed the sub-contractors, sourced and imported 68MT of explosives, built a large remote site magazine, liaised with government authorities for all licences and permits, found the best service providers, financed the company and service providers to more than $150,000, imported all the equipment and aided 4 successive managers within 5 months to complete a $10m 2D seismic contract of 500kms, which included the most urban of areas around the city of Dar es Salaam without spending anything on legal fees to resolve the many problems and claims encountered. In absence of an accountant accounted for all expenditure. Assisted in obtaining geophysical information to identify drilling targets.

1999 ? Date Managing Director of an agency company with sales of nearly $10m/year.

1995 ? Date Director of a number of companies

across the board in areas such as Finance, Mining, Ranching, Tourism, Veterinary Services, Engineering, Consultancy, Trading and Gas.

1997-1998 Humanitarian and Food Logistics Adviser

to the EU for the Great Lakes Zone.

1993-1994 Coordinator of the European Community

for Humanitarian and Food Aid to Somalia during the war and latterly to Liberia and Sierra Leone. Directly responsible for the distribution and supervision of about $US 55 Million per year of EC emergency aid through NGOs and UN Agencies, whilst also advising on the country situation, recommending improvements and interventions in development, resettlement and demobilisation through close liaison with other Donors, NGOs, Agencies and Local Authorities. Through strict control of theft and misuse was directly responsible for saving $US 28 Million per year of Food Aid in West Africa.

1987-1988 Team Leader and Manager

of a $US 22 Million World Bank funded fisheries development project in Somalia, directly responsible for the successful delivery, construction, commissioning, start up and operation of the integrated fisheries up until the staff left to fight the war. Responsible for the complete management of one ship, one landing craft and many boats, including catching, processing, exporting and transhipping of all the products to Europe.

1983-1986 General Manager

of an integrated fisheries company in the Sultanate of Oman. Responsible for the initial idea to the inception and development of Oman's first private unsubsidised fisheries company until it became the third largest foreign income earner in the country with exports of over $US1.5 Million per month, solely in charge of the marketing and export logistics of the frozen products from a place 1,000kms across desert, mountains and bandit country to the exporting harbour.

1981-1983 Held a number of concurrent positions in Oman.

Deputy Coordinator of Oman's largest group of companies. Directly responsible for obtaining many contracts and sales. Manager of a multi franchise trading company and responsible for turning a loss into a $US 1.5 Million net annual profit. Personal Assistant to the Sultan's Special Adviser and responsible for the construction of a luxury boat and villa. General Manager designate of an emerging fisheries company.

1979-1981 Projects Officer and Adviser

to the Ruler of Southern Oman whilst preparing their second five year development plan. Advising and assisting in laying the region's economic base through the resettlement of fighters and those affected by war and the establishment of government offices. Directly responsible for the planning and establishment of the infrastructure after the war, including water supplies, housing, animal husbandry, environmental assistance, forestry, agriculture, health, education and religious facilities and road network.

1977-1979 Unit Commander and Training Officer

in the Sultan of Omans' Armed Forces Engineers. Personally responsible for the clearance of many thousands of mines, coordination of humanitarian relief and directly responsible for extensive civil developments in Southern Oman after their war and delivery with resupply convoys during the war.

1967-1977 British Regular Army service,

throughout the world, up to the rank of Captain as a parachutist, diver and training officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers. Responsible for up to 360 men.

1965-1967 Managing Director,

whilst still studying, of two shops and a printing works on the death of father. Responsible for a staff of 12.

Regent Tanzania is one of the leading Clearing & Forwarding company's in Tanzania. We are in business to help you build your business with strong economic growth.
We are the only known company that facilitates your establishment in the country, with all your licenses, permits and even contracts.