Sharad has extensive experience in M&A, investment banking operations, and research services, having worked with companies including JPMorgan, Rabobank, and Bank of America. He has led multiple teams and trained over 200 IB analysts. He has worked on domestic and cross-border transactions across sectors in India and the US. Recently, he has been working as an independent consultant providing startup financial & strategic advisory services.
As a retired military intelligence officer, Johan is a thought leader in applying situational awareness to risk management. He has designed, developed and consulted on improving or establishing global people risk management programs for several Fortune 100 clients, twoof the largest university programs in the United States and multiple non-profit organizations. He has also developed country or project-specific crisis management plans for clients in multiple countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, and Pakistan.
As a retired military intelligence officer, Johan is a thought leader in applying situational awareness to risk management. He has designed, developed and consulted on improving or establishing global people risk management programs for several Fortune 100 clients, twoof the largest university programs in the United States and multiple non-profit organizations. He has also developed country or project-specific crisis management plans for clients in multiple countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, and Pakistan.
An international investment banker by profession, Mitch retired from Merrill Lynch in 2002 as Managing Director and Head of Global Public Credit Origination. During his Wall Street career, Mitch held senior management posts in New York, Chicago, Singapore, Tokyo, London(twice) and Jakarta with Merrill Lynch as well as two British merchant banks, Samuel Montagu and Kleinwort Benson, where he also served on the Board at each bank).
Prof. Payne is the founding Director of the Center for Cyber Operations Education at the University of North Georgia, an NSA Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. He serves as an NSA CAE Peer Mentor and Peer Reviewer, is a member of Infragard (the FBI public-private partnership for cybersecurity) and a Director of Studebaker Cyber.
Pieter served as Business Unit Director for Information Security Consulting across numerous international companies. Pieter has been integral in various cyber related projects on a global scale including the development of a cyber security strategy for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for a foreign country; Forensic investigation and audit of major credit card and security breaches
Willie has vast technology and general business experience. He worked for IBM for 23-years in various technical, systems engineering, marketing and business transformation positions before joining the executive management team. He served in numerous executive positions including that of managing director of IBM South Africa. During his time at IBM, Willie mainly worked in South Africa, but also spent time with IBM international centers and corporate head offices in Europe and the United States.
After graduating from Virginia Military Institute, a decorated service record highlighted Maj. Gen. Mott's career, including serving as Commander, Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve Test Center (AATC), and National Guard Bureau Director of A5, Plans and Requirements. Maj. Gen. Mott also served at CENTCOM as a Deputy Director J5, Strategy, Plans and Policy, and as the Director J7, Exercises and Training. Other key highlights include Security Cooperation Division Chief, US Embassy Islamabad Pakistan, and working for SECAF/CSAF on the Total Force Continuum Task Force.
Johann Marx serves as Studebaker’s Chief Investment Officer and is focused on defense technologies, venture capital, aggressive global fund-raising, structured startup and incubation, and IPO’s. As Chief Investment Officer of Studebaker Group, Johann’s primary aim is to identify and invest in disruptive technologies in defense, intelligence, and automotive solutions. Johann is a board member of Studebaker Group and co-founder and board member of its subsidiaries and has been integral in reshaping the structure and strategy of the group. Johann is also founder and board member of several venture and other investment firms that include Equanimity Capital and Studebaker Capital, and has actively participated in the venture capital arena across US, Africa, South East Asia and Eastern Europe.
Serving as co-founder and CEO of Studebaker Group, Glenn is an energetic American entrepreneur, with extensive experience in international business, with a primary focus in public safety, defense, intelligence as well as global mission critical support. Glenn has served as a corporate executive over the past several years and helped with the rebirth of one of the world’s most iconic brands. Glenn has a strong network across the US, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, critical to providing logistical support in challenging, fast-paced environments. Glenn applies what he learned growing up in school, Harvard Business School’s Leadership Principles Program, and his practical work experience to guide his journey as CEO of Studebaker.
