BIO - S.J.(Steve) Potter
S.J. (Steve) Potter is a seasoned business professional with over 40 years of experience in 10 countries across 3 continents. With a strong background in the mining industry and a well-rounded knowledge of all segments of business, Steve's focus is on sales, marketing and operations. He has a proven track record of success in sales and marketing, management, and executive leadership roles. Steve is a co-founder and senior advisor at Taskonir Trading LLC, a conference center and consultancy service, and previously held leadership positions at Enerel International LLC, Wagner Asia Equipment LLC, and more. He is an active member of several professional associations, including the British Association for Trade & Commerce in Mongolia "BritCham", where he serves as the founding member and board chairman.
EDUCATION:
University of Keele, England, UK - BA Hons, Economics, Geography - Certificate in Education [Commendation]
Scottish Business School/University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK - MBA, Industrial Marketing
INSEAD, Switzerland “Bilsen” Business Simulation
Colorado School of Mines, Denver, USA Mining Certificate
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
40 years experience in 10 countries on 3 continents. Strong mining industry experience, plus a well-rounded knowledge of all segments of business with a focus on sales, marketing and operations, learned over a career spanning sales & marketing, management to executive leadership.
EMPLOYMENT Mongolia: [since 2011]
Current: Taskonir Trading LLC – Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Conference Center [Taskonir Lodge] & Consultancy Services
2018-2021: Enerel International LLC (a Wearnes-StarChase GroupCompany) - Managing Director Official Importer/Distributor for Porsche & Jaguar Land Rover Automobiles
2011-2017: Wagner Asia Equipment LLC - Managing Director Caterpillar Inc. Authorized Dealer [mining, construction & power generation equipment], Equipment Rental, Vehicle Import/Distribution, Financial Services
PROFESIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MONGOLIA:
Current: British Association for Trade & Commerce in Mongolia: Founding Member, Board Chairman
2021-Current: Founder Institute/Exponential Partners: Mentor
2012-Current: Misheel Kids Foundation [NGO]: Director
2012-Current American Chamber of Commerce, Mongolia: Lifetime Honorary Member, Board Member [2012-2018], Board Chairman [2018]
2021-Current: European Mongolia Chamber of Commerce: Board Member [2021]
2016-Current: PMI Mongolia Chapter: Advisory Board Member]
2021-2022: Seedrock Capital LLC: Director
2012-2021: QSDC [NGO]: Advisory Board Director
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