Global Argonauts is a Spanish advisory firm focused on facilitating business opportunities between Spain/Europe and Saudi Arabia. The firm provides market research, partner identification and introduction, negotiation support, and integration services to help clients successfully enter new markets. Global Argonauts' managing partners have over 30 years of combined experience operating internationally and in Saudi Arabia. Their goal is to leverage cultural understanding and business networks to manage projects from start to finish.

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Company
Overview

2. VISION
To become the preferred advisory firm working to materializebusiness opportunities
between Spain (+ Europe) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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3. MISSION
Tomanage the bestpossible entry intoeach market.
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WHY SAUDI ARABIA
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Political-economic strategic vision:
1. Diversification
2. Openness
Private sector and SME´s (Small & Medium Enterprises)
Demographic trends
Shift to a wider world vision
Views of Spain & Europe
Market access in exchange of know-how
In General…

5. WHY SAUDI ARABIA
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www.sagia.gov.sa
It is a Nation in the midst of economic and social
transformationIt is one of the best destinations for foreign investments
It is becoming one of the most competitive countries in the world
It is one of the most enterpreneural nations in the M.E.
It is a dynamic and robust economy with long-term vision
With low energy costs and efficient transportation connections
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6. WHY SAUDI ARABIA
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Prosperous and sustainable growth
It is ranked 5th in the world for fiscal freedom
Top 20 largest economies in the world, and the biggest in MENA
On of the most rapidly growing countries in the world
+60% of the GDP in the GCC and 25% of the total Arab GDP
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www.sagia.gov.sa

7. WHY SAUDI ARABIA
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Strategic Objectives of KSA ( www.sagia.gov.sa )
To become the world capital in energy
Hub of the world’s most dynamic economies
R+D+I
Health
Education
ITC
To transform its industries, based on the following:
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8. GLOBAL ARGONAUTS
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Methodology of GA´s:
To support decision-making by providing relevant information
To ensure clear expectations through effective communication
To consistently complete all engagements through disciplined
bfollow-through
To mitigate costs by leveraging "know-how”
To prioritize an on-the-ground & face-to-face management style
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Mandate Types:
Direct mandate from Saudi firm
Direct mandate from Spanish* firm
*or European firm

10. Market understanding
Industry research
Partner identification
Partner introduction
Negotiation (due diligence)
Closure
Launch
Integration and Follow-up
ValueAdded
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Services & Cycle:
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Retainer fee, success fee, revenue share, new company stake
GLOBAL ARGONAUTS
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Economic Approach:
Any combination of the above according to:
1. Nature ofthe project, and
2. Service provision

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Why GA´s:
50+ combined years of expertise in international management
5+ years of experience operating in KSA
Faith and passion in the Saudi-Spain relationship
Ability to engage International firms with KSA and Saudi
partnersReputation and credibility (business & political networks)
Ability to integrate different cultures and resources
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Why GA´s:
Local (KSA) extension of client´s capabilities
Flexibility to adapt services to best suit partners´ requirements
Ability to develop well-grounded long-term relationships
Access to the management of leading firms
Hands-on management style
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Why GA´s:
Commitment to be anywhere, anytime according to project
Execution - driven vision
Mix of complementary skills across the team
True global vision
And...proven success stories
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15. GLOBAL ARGONAUTS
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Industries:
Food & Beverage
Retail
Transportation
Construction
HR Services
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Industries:
Building Materials
Energy
Information Technology
Education
Innovation Design
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17. MANAGING PARTNERS
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Sergio Klecker
PADE, Senior Management program at IESE Business School
Bachelor of Science in Law and Business Administration
THNK postgraduate ( The Amsterdam School of Creative
Leadership )
+20 years track record of major achievements in Management
Marketing, Sales, Project Management, and Business Development
Internationally-oriented, with proven skills in cross-cultural
facilitation
Multinational Committee Member with full P&L accountability
Senior strategy consultant at ANC (Advanced Network
Consulting)International Business professor

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Germán Gimeno
PADE, Senior Management program at IESE Business School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
International Business Program at HANKEN SVENSKA
HANDELSHÖGSKOLAN
10 years track record of major achievements in Sales Management
15 years of entrepreneurial experience (Administrator role)
Innovation-oriented, with demostrated trouble-shooting skills
Experience in IT, Retail Franchise, Real Estate, and Film Industry
Executive MBA at IE (INSTITUTO DE EMPRESA) Business
School

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“Global Argonauts is a firm that is specialized in International
Business Development, whose focus is in KSA, which invests
its resources in the search of new opportunities where many
companies neither have a systematic method nor specific or
specialized teams”
CONCLUSION

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