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Robert
G. Shaw, Managing Director, works with growth-minded companies as a
strategic and executive advisor. Mr. Shaw’s results-oriented focus is
on franchising and product licensing as methods of international
business development. His expertise encompasses strategic planning and
tactical execution, from initial market selection to building
successful, global businesses.
Mr. Shaw’s 25 years of noteworthy experience in international and U.S.
business development includes business-to-business and
business-to-consumer market segments, and spans both retail and
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From 1997-2003, Mr.
Shaw served as the senior international executive for New Horizons
Computer Learning Centers, Inc., the world’s largest computer training
organization. He engineered and led the development of a $100 million
international business with franchises in over 50 countries and
regional headquarters in Amsterdam, Singapore and Tokyo. His
international and franchise expertise helped New Horizons earn
prestigious recognition such as Fortune Magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing
Companies, Forbes Magazines’ 200 Best Small Companies and Business
Week’s 100 Hot Growth Companies.
From 1990-1996, Mr. Shaw pioneered and built the international business
development program of Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE). Under Mr. Shaw’s
leadership MBE licensed 50 countries and opened 500 international
retail locations. MBE was recognized in 1996 by Entrepreneur
International magazine as the number one international franchise in the
business services category.
Mr. Shaw has lectured on the topic of international business
development at the University of California at San Diego; San Diego
State University; Institute of the Americas; Thunderbird, The Garvin
School of International Management; and at numerous International
Franchise Association seminars. He was elected twice to the Board of
Directors of the World Trade Center of San Diego. He graduated with
distinction from the American Graduate School of International
Management.
Tel: 1.949.481.7430 (USA)
Email: rshaw@edwardsglobal.com
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