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We have extensive work experience throughout the emerging markets over a 40-year career span.

Experience

Company Experience

Volta Associates

Volta Associates has worked throughout Asia and Africa since its foundation in 2007. Clients include predominantly corporates – listed and private companies, international financial institutions, including the World Bank Group. It provides pro bono advice to 12 start up companies. More recently its work is focussed on South East Asia.

– Some examples of recent Corporate Advisory work

– Some examples of recent Investment Advisory work

– Some examples of recent Public Sector work

Founder Experience

Robin McPhail M.A., LL.B, C.A.

Experienced Non-Executive Board Director and Adviser to companies, investment funds, governments and international organizations operating in emerging market economies. Founder Partner and Managing Director of Deloitte Emerging Markets Group (EMG) - a leader in expanding the role of the private sector in sustainable economic development. Results demonstrate deep and lasting impact on the sustainable development of countries and regions in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Memberships of Professional bodies

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, UK.
  • Singapore Institute of Directors, Singapore.

Summary  

  • Non-Executive Board Director, strategic adviser, and change management leader.
  • Deep expertise in sustainable business and risk management.
  • Lived in four regions (USA, Europe, Africa, Asia), speaks 4 languages.
  • Managing Director, Volta Associates, a Singapore Investment Advisory firm.
  • Partner in Deloitte, a leading international professional services firm, for 35 years.
  • Conceived, built and grew EMG over 25 years as a financially successful business within Deloitte, with operations in 50 countries.
  • Actively contributed to the growth of Deloitte’s global practice by engaging with Deloitte national practices in Africa, Eastern Europe and South East Asia.
  • Key role in shaping Deloitte actions to global political and economic changes, including the collapse of the USSR, the Asian financial crisis and 9/11.
  • Sector experience includes agribusiness, finance, infrastructure, small and medium enterprises, privatization, healthcare, transparency, and governance.

 

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