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PAUL TAYLOR		Manila, Philippines ptaylor.com +1-202-768-0822 \| taylorpa@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE COMMERCIAL COUNSELOR U.S. Embassy \| Manila, Philippines 2022 – Present At the forefront of promoting U.S. commercial interests in Southeast Asia, my role as commercial counselor at the U.S. Embassy Manila is to lead the U.S. government’s efforts in the Philippines to engage the private sector and involves strategizing and executing plans to accelerate market development for U.S. companies in this pivotal region. With deep expertise in international business development, I have effectively supported clients in a wide range of industry sectors in navigating the complexities of overseas expansion, harnessing opportunities for growth and partnership.
Senior Commercial Officer U.S. Embassy \| Jakarta, Indonesia 2018 – 2022 Senior officer at the U.S. Mission in Indonesia tasked with leveraging U.S. government resources to drive increased commercial engagement in Southeast Asia’s largest market. A particular focus on renewable and clean energies for U.S. companies.			Senior Commercial Officer U.S. Embassy \| Accra, Ghana 2013 – 2016 Strategized opportunities for the U.S. government to collaborate with the U.S. private sector to advance development goals in West Africa. Created project development pathways for U.S.-invested power generation to drive economic growth.
Deputy Principal Commercial Officer U.S. Consulate \| Shanghai, China 2010 – 2013 Managed one of the largest overseas operations for the U.S. Commercial Service in China’s most active geographical market. Facilitated market access for U.S. clients across multiple industry sectors, including medical devices, aviation, pharmaceuticals, and energy.			Commercial Officer U.S. Embassy \| Beijing China 2009 – 2010 Led U.S. embassy’s efforts to advance opportunities for U.S. technology companies in one of the world’s most challenging business environments. Counseled telecom, software, cybersecurity, electronics manufacturers and content producers to reduce barriers for market development in the PRC.
Principal RMCG Consulting \| Shanghai, China 2001 – 2009 Managed a broad range of client engagements in a diverse set of industry sectors. Managed multiple trade missions and visits by senior sub-national and national U.S. government visits to Hong Kong and Mainland China.			Senior Account Executive Baum, Arensmeir & Talent \| Denver, Colo 1997 – 2001 Led client services team for firm’s technology accounts, creating PR and market development strategies in the photonics sector that created opportunities exceeding client expectations.
Deputy Legislative Director Sen. Ben Campbell \| Washington, DC 1992 – 1993 Oversaw the legislative priorities for U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell with a specific focus on global trade. Worked closely with private sector stakeholders to develop an appropriate legislative approach to advance U.S.-China trade.			Legislative Assistant Rep. Ben Campbell \| Washington, DC 1987 – 1993 Managed the legislative responsibilities for the congressman's Agriculture Committee work. Supported market access for U.S. agricultural commodities through the legislative process, closely engaging with stakeholders.
Education
University of Colorado Master of Business Administration 2001			East China Normal University 华东师范大学 Mandarin Language Certificate 1996
Western State College of Colorado Bachelor of Arts 1987

Skills / Expertise
*Languages*:	Mandarin, Full professional fluency (3/3) Bahasa Indonesia, Professional fluency (2/2) English, Native fluency
	Market entry strategy development in emerging and challenging markets Strategic planning for business development efforts in global markets Government relations, specifically how to leverage U.S. government resources for project development

Paul Taylor

A thought leader on how the U.S. private sector can leverage U.S. government strategic interests and resources to advance market access and development. More than 30 years leading consulting engagements for clients across a vast range of industires in three continents. Deep contacts within the U.S. government at embassies and consulats around the world and throughout the interagency in Washington.

PAUL TAYLOR		Manila, Philippines ptaylor.com +1-202-768-0822 \| taylorpa@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE COMMERCIAL COUNSELOR U.S. Embassy \| Manila, Philippines 2022 – Present At the forefront of promoting U.S. commercial interests in Southeast Asia, my role as commercial counselor at the U.S. Embassy Manila is to lead the U.S. government’s efforts in the Philippines to engage the private sector and involves strategizing and executing plans to accelerate market development for U.S. companies in this pivotal region. With deep expertise in international business development, I have effectively supported clients in a wide range of industry sectors in navigating the complexities of overseas expansion, harnessing opportunities for growth and partnership.
Senior Commercial Officer U.S. Embassy \| Jakarta, Indonesia 2018 – 2022 Senior officer at the U.S. Mission in Indonesia tasked with leveraging U.S. government resources to drive increased commercial engagement in Southeast Asia’s largest market. A particular focus on renewable and clean energies for U.S. companies.			Senior Commercial Officer U.S. Embassy \| Accra, Ghana 2013 – 2016 Strategized opportunities for the U.S. government to collaborate with the U.S. private sector to advance development goals in West Africa. Created project development pathways for U.S.-invested power generation to drive economic growth.
Deputy Principal Commercial Officer U.S. Consulate \| Shanghai, China 2010 – 2013 Managed one of the largest overseas operations for the U.S. Commercial Service in China’s most active geographical market. Facilitated market access for U.S. clients across multiple industry sectors, including medical devices, aviation, pharmaceuticals, and energy.			Commercial Officer U.S. Embassy \| Beijing China 2009 – 2010 Led U.S. embassy’s efforts to advance opportunities for U.S. technology companies in one of the world’s most challenging business environments. Counseled telecom, software, cybersecurity, electronics manufacturers and content producers to reduce barriers for market development in the PRC.
Principal RMCG Consulting \| Shanghai, China 2001 – 2009 Managed a broad range of client engagements in a diverse set of industry sectors. Managed multiple trade missions and visits by senior sub-national and national U.S. government visits to Hong Kong and Mainland China.			Senior Account Executive Baum, Arensmeir & Talent \| Denver, Colo 1997 – 2001 Led client services team for firm’s technology accounts, creating PR and market development strategies in the photonics sector that created opportunities exceeding client expectations.
Deputy Legislative Director Sen. Ben Campbell \| Washington, DC 1992 – 1993 Oversaw the legislative priorities for U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell with a specific focus on global trade. Worked closely with private sector stakeholders to develop an appropriate legislative approach to advance U.S.-China trade.			Legislative Assistant Rep. Ben Campbell \| Washington, DC 1987 – 1993 Managed the legislative responsibilities for the congressman's Agriculture Committee work. Supported market access for U.S. agricultural commodities through the legislative process, closely engaging with stakeholders.
Education
University of Colorado Master of Business Administration 2001			East China Normal University 华东师范大学 Mandarin Language Certificate 1996
Western State College of Colorado Bachelor of Arts 1987

Skills / Expertise
*Languages*:	Mandarin, Full professional fluency (3/3) Bahasa Indonesia, Professional fluency (2/2) English, Native fluency
	Market entry strategy development in emerging and challenging markets Strategic planning for business development efforts in global markets Government relations, specifically how to leverage U.S. government resources for project development

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