1. JOHN DAVY
Makati, Philippines
(+63 9272 808 968) or (+63 9062 576 362) Skype: jonjocha
Email: jdavy.cfo@gmail.com or jdavy@myway.com : http://www.linkedin.com/in/jdavycfo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Well seasoned Canadian Cross-Cultural / Cross-Industry and trilingual “C” level executive with more than twenty
years of international business, finance and professional consulting experience. Fifteen years in senior management
positions for private and listed MNC
A visionary executive with global experience conceptualizing ideas, seizing opportunities, building operations,
creating new business development initiatives, preparing IPO’s and securing investor financing. Blended career path
in finance, marketing, operations, human resources and IT to seamlessly partner at all levels of the company. A
sound decision maker, with entrepreneurial spirit and savvy that gives the flexibility and ability needed to adapt to the
dynamics of the market place. An expert strategist with special focus on managing start-ups, turnarounds and rapid
growth companies in emerging markets. Recognized for sound fiscal management and delivering P&L results that
enhance profitability, reduce costs and optimizes shareholder value. Combines a unique leadership style of
motivating, mentoring and strategic and tactical know how fostering performance improvement.
CORE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE SOFTSKILLS
 Corporate Structuring / Financial Process
Modeling  Ability to deal with top management / stakeholders
 Financial Management / Budgets / Cash Flows  Strong change management and continuous
 Training / Mentoring / Team Building improvement mindset
 Risk Management / Investments / Treasury  Proven leadership and managerial skills
 Influential negotiating and people skills  Highly motivated by dynamic and changing
 SAP, ORACLE, SAGE, NOVELL, MS OFFICE environment and managing multicultural teams
LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS
 FOCUS ON BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE – Builds and sustains strategic multi-cultural relationships across
multiple business units to maximize global presence and growth. Identifies and meets the needs of customers
by providing value in ways that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
 BUILD CREDIBILITY AND TRUST - Adheres to corporate culture values and high ethical standards of
behaviour by demonstrating respect, honesty, consistency and fairness when interacting with colleagues,
customers, business partners and other stakeholders. Puts the right people in the right places and creates
teams and/or organizational structures to support high performance and advance business objectives.
 DELIVER RESULTS - Tenaciously works to meet or exceed expectations by keeping self and/or others
focused on achieving critical goals. Perpetually attentive to increasing Shareholder Value while maintaining the
bottom line. Solution-focused, profit-driven, multiple task oriented to optimize strong and sustainable gains.
 CHARISMATIC LEADER – With fluency in English, French and Russian leads by example being pro-active and
hands-on with a walk-around management style that is flexible, fair and receptive. Optimizes corporate
performance levels with multi-cultural interpersonal communications skills. Creates a clear view of the future
state that mobilizes people to focus efforts and work toward key goals. Provides coaching for today and for the
future.
 SOUND DECISION MAKER - Can solve even the most complex of problems. Not afraid of making tough
decisions and taking ownership for them. Keeps the bigger picture in view while adding personal wisdom and
experience to come to the best conclusion and solution. Portrays an attitude of always moving forward.
 COUNTRIES LIVED & WORKED IN: North America, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Western Europe, Philippines, Hong
Kong, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Croatia, Libya, Haiti
 CROSS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Hospitality, Telecommunications, FMCG, Management Consulting,
Network Marketing, Commodities, Joint Ventures, Casino Management, Entertainment

2. CAREER PROGRESSION AND PERFORMANCE
Interim Finance Director/Consultant (just completed)
ED&F MAN PHILIPPINES, Sugar & Ethanol Commodities 05/09 – Present
During this five month engagement I was tasked with ensuring that all proper financial controls were being complied
with, limits of trading were adhered to and daily, weekly and monthly reporting matrixes were completed according
to timelines. I also had financial oversight to the business of Ethanol.
Operational & Financial Management Consultant - Various Projects, Libya, Japan, Haiti, Philippines
Provided risk management, financial systems integration and finance and accounting services to multi nationals.
Preparing global business plans for private companies and prospectus for public companies. Setting and evaluating
corporate performance (KPI’s) and benchmark analysis.
Chief Financial Officer
TeliaSonera JV, FE "COSCOM" LLC, UCELL, Uzbekistan, GSM Operator 04/08 to 05/09
Hired by the company as No. 2 to the CEO to start up a newly acquired GSM operator and reposition the company
on a new operational and financial course. To provide operational support for new network roll-out and re-branding
of the company name and brands. To implement a new financial infrastructure based on SAP and HYPERION. In
partnership with the CEO we were mandated to reduce staff from 1000 to 740 without compromising operations. I
took ownership for finance and accounting, budgets, investments, risk management procurement, taxes, contracts
and managed a staff of 93 and 5 reporting lines
Performance Highlights:
 Revised and implemented new core processes; revised the company’s AOP; Managed $400M budgets
 Exceeded revenues targets and achieved Annual EBITDA target of 10% in 08; Reduced costs by 25%
 Designed new Risk Management controls reducing internal/external fraud by 12%
CFO/Consultant
Suncani Hvar Hotels, Croatia, Luxury Boutique Chain 09/07 to 12/07
This was a luxury boutique chain featuring 13 Hotels, 1000 Rooms, 18 F&B outlets and 800 employees. I was
brought in as a CFO/Consultant on a short term basis to prepare and implement operational and capex budgets, re-
design central procurement operations and implement internal audit controls. There were 58 staff on my team and I
have 7 reporting line. My task was then to interview, hire and transfer knowledge to a local.
Performance Highlights:
 Authored new central procurement and finance & accounting policies & procedures
 Established a budget compliance division & established long range financial strategies and capex plans
Director of Finance & Business Support
InterContinental Hotel, Uzbekistan 08/05 to 08/07
Part of InterContinental’s European Division this hotel had 245 Rooms; 6 F&B Outlets and 243 employees. It was a
managed property owned by the Republic of Uzbekistan. For outstanding front office and back office service we
won the 2005/2007 Hotel Of The Year Award. I had overall authority for all financial & accounting affairs,
purchasing, cost control, internal audit and IT.
Performance Highlights:
 Ranked between 1st and 3rd in Europe division for overall GOP%, sustained high level cash flow
 Ranked in top 10 of all InterContinental Hotels for audit and sox compliance achievements
 Spearheaded a Supreme Court tax challenge from tax authorities saving the company $845,000.
Managing Director & CFO
Marco Polo Casinos, Ukraine, Casino Operations 10/03 to 05/05
As Managing Director I was given the mandate to locate and acquire two properties for the design and construction
of two 5* Western style casinos. I chose a unique 12 th Century Marco Polo design and outfitted the casinos with 15
table games, 2 F&B outlets and 30 luxury suites. I evaluated and negotiated casino partnerships to enhance the
value proposition and online internet gaming. As CFO I managed all financial affairs, procurement and cash flows.
Performance Highlights:
 Authored the name Marco Polo; Designed the F&B outlets, security systems and IT structures
 Implemented the financial, HR and network systems: Designed the CMS, and related manuals and ERM
 Added 35% to revenue streams by designing the merchandising lines, club memberships, online gaming

3. From 04/02 to 08/03 See Interim & Consulting Assignments
Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer
Intercom 3000 Inc., San Jose, Costa Rica, Communications & ADS 06/01 to 04/02
This was a very challenging mandate as one of my primary objectives as CEO was to turnaround the company. The
company was engaged in virtual communications & broadcasting and the design, implementation and distribution of
primary and secondary school tutorials to third world countries. To accomplish my mandate I had to create a new
business plan for global market coverage, increase our network marketing affiliates, re-design the company’s ASP
product lines and negotiate new ISP global partnership agreements. As CFO I designed all new financial structures.
Performance Highlights:
 Increased shareholders ROI by 30%; Net profit by 28%; Market share by 12%;
 Increased direct Marketers from 3000 to 7000 by implementing a new value proposition for commissions
 To a hands on approach to the creation of tutorials and certification requirements and 24/7 call center
Managing Director / Consultant
International Business Partners, Canada, Europe, Middle East 1988 to 04/01
International Business Partners was an associated company I formed which involved consultants paid an
association fee to be assigned to international projects. There were 40 consultants and 30 support staff working in
the fields of finance & accounting, commercial arbitration, forensic audits, IPO preparations. On and above my
responsibilities as Managing Director I was also engaged as Interim CEO and CFO on projects.
Performance Highlights:
 Engineered corporate cultures; Prepared IPO’s and business plans in excess of $100 Million
 Consulted on international manufacturing, distribution & licensing contracts
 Authored the “Platinum Formula” a book on how to prepared and execute business plans
 Facilitated international seminars & workshops
INTERIM EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENTS (Projects & Appointments less than 3 months not listed)
Financial Controller (Special Short Term Assignment)
Afghan Wireless Communications Company, Kabul, Afghanistan, GSM Operator 11/02 to 04/03
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Consulting
Asia Pacific Investment Advisors, Hong Kong, Offshore IPO Investment Advisors 2000 to 2001
Chief Financial Officer & Director of Human Resources & IT
Al Babtain Telecommunications Systems Ltd., Saudi Arabia, Telecom Towers Mfg. 1998 to 2000
EDUCATION & ASSOCIATIONS
 Society of Certified Financial Accountants (CFA) Canada
 Association for International Arbitration: Member / Arbitrator
 Cornell University, USA Credits: Hotel Financial Management
 LaSalle Extension University, USA Bachelor of Accounting
 International Seminars & Workshops Academy GB Cert: International Financial Management
 International Seminars & Workshops Academy GB Cert: Human Resources Management