Dr. Gaston Mbonglou is a senior executive experienced in U.S and international markets, with a proven track record in business strategy, operations management and information technology. He has proven ability in business management and exceptional performance in helping organizations optimize productivity, efficiency and profitability by leveraging technology and business process improvement. Gaston held multiple management and senior management positions at KPMG and BearingPoint, a global system integrator. He is a serial entrepreneur and has launched multiple startups during the last 10 years. Gaston is also a co-author of the “Accelerating Business Growth in Emerging Economies framework,” a strategy centered on capacity building through entrepreneurship programs, technology, business enablement and bilateral trade growth. The framework is geared toward governments of emerging economies to help them build the necessary capacities to create jobs, compete in the global economy and attract foreign investors.
The Team
With over 27 years of experience in business growth, entrepreneurship, business transformation, accounting and finance, and ERP implementation including leadership positions in Big 4 Audit and Advisory, Strategy consulting companies,, Raj has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand entrepreneurs’ businesses and craft the most suitable solutions.Before founding The Business Labs in early 2007, Raj started an Internet company in Silicon Valley. Previously, Raj held various management positions in Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), KPMG, Gemini Consulting and Hackett Consulting in Philadelphia and Silicon Valley. His primary focus is on transforming client business and business development. He has also been an Adjunct Professor in two leading institutions teaching corporate finance courses and an author of two books on Business Transformation. He is a syndicated author for a leading international newspaper with over a a million subscribers.
Dwight McLeod is a successful business owner and entrepreneur. Dwight has developed his sales and marketing expertise through a diverse career that has included purchasing, sales, and IT technical solutions experiences. He has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and education agencies such as Verizon, AT&T, Northern Telecom, TII Industries, St. Johns, Arizona State, and Anapolis to negotiate product, provide technical solutions and sales, and develop advanced training for purchasing professionals. Dwight has a clear understanding of issues businesses face in today’s challenging economic environment. This experience, combined with Dwight’s strong interpersonal skills, make him a valuable asset to our team. Dwight holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Marymount/Fordham University and has completed additional Graduate work in Organizational Behavior. Dwight possesses has led organization-wide communications programs and has extensive experience in Business Consulting and Transformation Practice, specializing in Local Governments and Universities; and improving efficiency, reducing cost, increasing revenue. He provides business and technology leadership to effectively identify and solve problems in the public sector and for small businesses.