Michael E. Bryant has served for more than 40 years as an International Businessman, Government Advisor, Supervisory Board Member, Advisory Board Member, Entrepreneur, and Educator. His career and professional activities span multiple industries and sectors and his functional experience covers virtually all areas of business, with an emphasis in corporate finance. He has acquired several companies during his career, and started up several more, most with successful exits. Michael has on the ground experience in more than 60 countries, and has lived and worked for nearly half of his life outside of his native United States. He has personally advised several sitting country presidents, ruling families, and ultra high net worth individuals. He served a political appointment at The White House under Ronald Reagan, as well as a George W. Bush presidential appointment to serve at the Department of Defense as a member of the high-powered, 15-member Senior Advisory Group to the Commander of the US Military's European Command (US EUCOM), which at the time had in its Area of Responsibility all of the countries of Europe and Africa. Experienced Chairman, CEO, and Independent Director ("financial expert" designation for Audit Committee qualification) with a demonstrated history of working in M&A, International Corporate Growth and Expansion, Initial Public Share Offerings, and Business Development. Skilled in Hedge Funds, Board of Directors, International Expansion, Business Development, Workouts and Turnarounds, Early Stage Companies, and Venture Financing. Strong business development professional with a MBA in Corporate Finance and International Business, a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation, and a MA focused in International Relations from Tufts University | Harvard University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.