Stuart Linder

Lisbon, PT.

About

Dynamic international development leader with a proven track record in team leadership and program management seeking to leverage expertise to drive impactful results in the tech sector.

Work

Alinea International
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Team Lead

Summary

Global international development consultancy that provides technical and management expertise to drive sustainable development, empower communities, and enhance governance

Highlights

Directed public opinion research to enhance strategic communications of the Office of the President of Ukraine and other government stakeholders.

Built and led a high-performing team of 30, effectively managing a £500,000 budget.

Transitioned the Think Ukraine Research team-co-founded and led by me-into Alinea International, leveraging their administrative platform to run the project efficiently.

Think Ukraine Research
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Co-Founder and Managing Director

Summary

Startup that delivered data-driven research and analysis in war time Ukraine for donor governments

Highlights

Directed business strategy, product development, and client acquisition efforts, successfully positioning the research consultancy in the market.

Achieved market entry and secured the first client within three months of founding the organization.

Transitioned the consultancy's team and assets to Alinea International to lead a large-scale project, leveraging its infrastructure to scale programming.

COAR Global/Left Bank Analytics
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Country Director - Ukraine

Summary

Research and analysis consultancy providing insight to inform policy and programming in conflict contexts

Highlights

Oversaw market entry, scaling operations from a $80,000 pilot project and 7 teammates to managing an annualized $1.5 million yearly budget and a 40-member team across multiple clients in 9 months.

Designed and implemented a full-cycle research and analytical product suite used by over 500 key stakeholders in the aid, diplomatic, and national security sectors, including the U.S. National Security Council and USAID Administrator.

COAR Global/Left Bank Analytics
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Global Strategic Engagement Advisor

Highlights

Developed and implemented the organization's first social media strategy, driving a 2,000% follower increase.

Enhanced brand visibility by creating partnerships with leading think tanks in key market segments.

Right to Protection in Partnership with HIAS
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Senior Advisor

Summary

Ukraine's leading human rights, humanitarian, and development NGO

Highlights

Developed and managed most organizational strategic partnerships, presenting the organization's value to major governments and international bodies.

Designed and executed a business development strategy, securing $8 million in funding from new and existing clients, including 8 first-time government and philanthropic clients and 3 corporate pro partners.

AIG
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Analyst, Financial Institutions (Banking and Lending Specialist)

Summary

Global leader in insurance and financial services, providing risk management, retirement solutions, and insurance to individuals and businesses in over 80 countries

Highlights

Conducted fundamental analysis of and risk assessments for public and private banks and lenders with $10M-$30B in assets.

Secured $2 million in new business.

Education

Brooklyn Law School

JD

Courses

Member of Brooklyn Journal of International Law

Tulane University

BA

History

Courses

Recipient of Full Tuition Scholarship

Languages

English

Native

Russian

Basic

Interests

Travel
International Affairs
Investments
AI
Chinese Food

Certificates