About me

Jean Ting
Consultant
Sage International Consultancy

Sage International Consultancy is founded on my many years of professional experience in China, Brazil, The Netherlands and Belgium where I worked as a consultant on strategic planning projects for various medium-sized and large businesses.

Running my own business in Brazil has given me the entrepreneurial vision that is essential to recognize what really matters. This vision, combined with my eagle eyes’ view of the business situation, allows me to understand the particular concerns and subjective standpoint of the customer.

This, together with my multicultural background, postgraduate studies in both engineering and finance, fluency in 4 languages (English, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese – Mandarin, the official Chinese language, Cantonese and Shanghainese) and good knowledge in French, enables me to specialize in FDI (foreign direct investment) projects for companies wishing to exploit the ever growing potential of the emerging markets.

At Sage International Consultancy I mobilize and bring together the experts who will help your company achieve its full potential in Asia and South America.

Please take a look at my resume below for an overview of my education and professional background.

More detailed information on successfully completed projects can be found on the references page.

Education

2001 – 2003 Master in International Finance – Corporate Finance
Amsterdam Graduate Business School
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Thesis: Speculative attacks on the Brazilian Real

1988 – 1990 Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Polymer Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands.
Thesis: Application of thermosetting materials in precision injection moulding

1982 – 1987 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Escola Politécnica – Tecnologia de Processo
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre – RS, Brazil.
Thesis: Effluent treatment with ‘active mud’ technology

Languages

Fluent in English, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese). Good knowledge in French and familiarity with Spanish.

Professional experience

2006 Strategic Planning Consultant (reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning/Corporate Affairs) for a major international supplier of pipe system solutions
Project: Integration of China into the organization. More >

2005 Strategic Development Consultant (reporting to the CFO) for a large European manufacturer of disposable hygiene products
Project: a bridge to China. More >

2004 Corporate Development Consultant (reporting to Senior Vice President of Corporate Development) for a major international supplier of speciality ceramics
Project: a timely negotiation. More >

2001 – 2004 Financial Consultant
Agentix BV., Eindhoven, The Netherlands

2000 – 2001 Business Development Manager
Toolex International N.V., Eindhoven, The Netherlands

1994 – 2000 Co-owner
Kader International Trading Ltda., Porto Alegre – RS, Brazil
Concern: a genuine learning experience. More >

1993 -1994 Regional Sales Manager
Polymer Laboratories Ltd., Zeist, Netherlands/ Epsom, England

1990 – 1993 Application Development Specialist
DSM Polymer Division, Geleen, The Netherlands