About Gaston Gaston is a senior executive experienced in U.S. & international markets with a proven track record in business strategy, operations management and information technology. He has proven ability in business management and exceptional performance in helping organizations optimize productivity, efficiency and profitability by leveraging technology and business process improvement. In addition to his role as Principal at UASG Advisors, Gaston is VP of service delivery at MW2 consulting, accompany focusing on the design, build and operation of mission critical business applications for fortune 1000 companies. The company’s core competency is to provide proven IT solutions to accelerate time to market. Prior to joining MW2 in 2006, Gaston help multiple management and senior management positions at KPMG and BearingPoint, a global system integrator. Gaston is a serial entrepreneur and has launched multiple startups during the last 10 years. Gaston is also a co-author of the “Accelerating Business Growth in Emerging Economies framework”, a strategy centered around capacity building through entrepreneurship programs, business enablement and bilateral trade growth. The framework is geared toward governments of emerging economies to help them build the necessary capacities to create jobs, compete in the global economy and attract foreign investors. Gaston has a PhD and a Master Degree in Computer Science from the University of Technology of Dresden, Germany. In addition, he was teaching assistant at the same university from 1992 to 1996. Since 2004, Gaston has held the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Maryland University College. Gaston is fluent in English, French and German. Gaston is also a co-author of the “Accelerating Business Growth in Emerging Economies framework”, a strategy centered around capacity building through entrepreneurship programs, business enablement and bilateral trade growth. The framework is geared toward governments of emerging economies to help them build the necessary capacities to create jobs, compete in the global economy and attract foreign investors.

About Raj Senior executive experienced in U.S and international markets with a proven track-record of driving short- & long-term investment objectives. Possess a propensity for execution to achieve intended corporate results. Rich blend of organic growth (strategic management, direct marketing, turnaround), external growth (mergers, acquisition, JV) through Private Equity, Private Placements and Investment Management. Top 5% revenue producers exceeding multi-million dollar targets consistently, managed 800 people organization, sold & delivered projects in 12 countries. Clients include 47 of the Fortune 500 companies, including two Fortune 10 companies. He is focused on transforming businesses and helping companies grow. His selected North American clients include Google, Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, United Health, Electronic Arts, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, EMC, Hyperion, Bank One, T Rowe Price, Bankers Trust, Alex Brown, Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, Dupont, Merck, Astra Zeneca, ICI, Novell, Cisco, Verizon, and PECO. His global clients include Singapore Airlines, Beijing Industries, Seven Seas Shipping, Etisalat, Emirates Airlines, Ingram Micro ME, Telstra Australia, Brazilian telecom, several Universities and endowments in US. Raj is also a co-author of the “Accelerating Business Growth in Emerging Economies framework”, a strategy centered around capacity building through entrepreneurship programs, business enablement and bilateral trade growth. The framework is geared toward governments of emerging economies to help them build the necessary capacities to create jobs, compete in the global economy and attract foreign investors.  

Raj Ganesan

Chief Operating Officer

About Joe Joe Jeter is the Business Development Partner for Business One Consulting. This firm specializes in process and strategy development for leading telecommunications service providers. Prior to his appointment to this role, Mr. Jeter was the Vice President and Managing Partner of Unisys Infrastructure Transformation Services Practice, based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania at Unisys global headquarters. Mr. Jeter oversaw portfolio development, sales and delivery for IT infrastructure with management responsibility for over 800 consultants and business development professionals. In addition, he created the Public Safety Outsourcing and the Mobility Managed Services Practices focusing on Municipal Video Surveillance. He also managed Unisys Security Solutions Worldwide. Under his leadership, the Unisys Security Leadership Institute was developed. This organization was a think tank for the integration between IT and Physical Security. The organization contained selected thought leaders representing business, government and academic perspectives on security convergence. The foundational work on the “Trusted Enterprise” was created by the Institute. Before his tenure with Unisys, Mr. Jeter was Vice President of North American Operations at Network Programs, a company specializing in telecommunications operations support systems and IP call center software development. He also spent 13 years at Bell Atlantic (Verizon Telecom), in roles ranging from network engineering to international business development. Several years of his tenure with Bell Atlantic were spent as the General Manager of a communication infrastructure venture in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Jeter has a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Analysis and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Taylor University in Indiana. In addition, he is one the founding advisory board members of the Responsible Information Management Council.  

Joe Jeter

Chief Marketing Officer

About Dwight McLeod is the Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Strategy Group (CSG) that he founded in 1998.  The firm provides business consulting services to private and public companies.  McLeod has a clear understanding of the issues businesses face in today’s challenging economic environment. This experience combined with his strong interpersonal and communication skills make him a valuable asset to your team. CGS’ mission is to provide continuous business improvement and quality assurance consulting services to its clients.  The firm applies its expertise to small businesses and public sector clients to assist them analyze business processes and relevant data to better understand business outcomes, with the goal of improving business operations. The firm competitively differentiates itself from other consulting firms in its strong understanding and experience in technology applications to increase efficiency.  The firm provides to its clients the following services:  business management and technology consulting services, information technology resource staffing and product offerings through partnerships with leading solution providers. McLeod has been a successful business owner, and he has honed expert sales and marketing skills through a diverse career that has included purchasing, sales and information technology solutions. He has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and education agencies such as Verizon, AT&T, Northern Telecom, TII Industries, St. Johns, Arizona State and Annapolis to negotiate product, solutions, provide technical solutions and sales and develop advanced training for purchasing professionals.  Also, he has been a past member of the Board of Directors at SBAY (Strategic Business Alliance of Yonkers) where he also was involved in Real Estate Development. He is an active member of the Yonkers and Mount Vernon Chambers of Commerce.  

Dwight McLeod

VP, Outreach and Member Engagement