The Adventure of the Consulting Corpse

The Adventure of the Consulting Corpse Part Two

Red River Technology in Chantilly, Virginia, is home to Mr. Paul D. Delacourt, Director of Programs. At the University of Chicago Graham School, he serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the fields of intelligence and analysis. As Assistant Director of the Strategic Realignment Program Management Office at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC, Mr. Delacourt announced his retirement in April of this year.

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Clark Reiner's illustrious career spanning nearly three decades in international business development and consulting is marked by a series of strategic roles that have leveraged his deep understanding of global markets. His professional journey is highlighted by his tenure from 2016 to 2017 in Malta and Spain, where he founded and successfully ran a family office, showcasing his ability to establish robust operations in new markets.

Before his European ventures, Clark was a key figure in London from 2011 to 2015 at a privately held oil and gas company. He was critical in advancing midstream operations and facilitating joint ventures across diverse regions, including Trinidad, Tobago, Iraq, Louisiana, and Eastern Texas. His strategic initiatives drove significant expansion and strengthened the company's international footprint.

One of Clark's most impactful projects was his leadership in the planning and execution of the Basra Sports City Complex in Iraq. This endeavor, undertaken through Newport Global—a consulting firm he co-founded—resulted in a $550 million development that became a landmark project in post-Saddam Iraq, with the central stadium opening in 2013.

Clark's influence was profound in New York as Vice President at Mahler & Emerson Inc., a Broker Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, from 2002 to 2009. His leadership in client relations, rations, and compliance was pivotal. Additionally, he served as a consultant for Allied Investment House in Abu Dhabi, orchestrating $80 million in debt financing for the Dubai Lifestyle City project—a sprawling real estate development of over 4.15 million square feet. His consulting prowess also extended to critical financial and technological advisory roles across the Middle East.

Clark's initial forays into the professional world were in the shipping industry with New World Charter, focusing on business development for dry bulk commodities. His career began earnestly as Vice President at The Bull & Bear Group Inc., with subsequent advanced roles in the Global Wealth Management division at Goldman Sachs in New York.

Clark's educational path was as international as his professional life. He completed an MBA at UCLA's Anderson School of Business in 2002, working simultaneously as an analyst at Fox Media and 20th Century Fox Films. His undergraduate studies spanned prestigious institutions, including the University of Cape Town, the University of Chang Mai in Thailand, L'institute Catholique in Paris, and Caius and Gonville College at Cambridge University. They culminated in a Middlebury College BA specializing in African Economic Development and Asian Cultural Studies.

Complementing his professional and academic achievements, Clark has a significant record of philanthropic engagement. He has been involved in teaching projects in Kenya and has supported a Catholic charity in France, assisting health-afflicted pilgrims for over a decade. His philanthropic reach extends to supporting the Naval War College Foundation and The Island School in the Bahamas.

Clark B Reiner's lifelong passion for sailing manifests in his participation in numerous prestigious global ocean races, reflecting his commitment to excellence and adventure in his professional and personal endeavors.

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