John Udovich

Current

• Consultant at ZMG Ward Howell

Past

• Analyst (Research & Consulting) at CB Richard Ellis (Philippines) Inc.
• Investor Conference Assistant at Wall Street Webcasting
• Energy Delivery Intern at Edison Electric Institute (EEI)

• Research Analyst / Intern at Heron Gustafson & Company & Subs. (Hardware Corp. of America, Nature’s Entrée, & Cricket Cola)
• Research Assistant at Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise (Center for Emerging Markets)
• Intern at Emerging Markets Online
• Intern at Moors & Cabot
• Intern at Prudential Securities
• Intern / Cold-caller at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
• Intern at Small Business Survival Committee (SBSC)

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Education

• Murdoch University
• American University
• American University - Kogod School of Business

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Connections

500+ connections

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Websites

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John Udovich’s Summary

Highly adaptable research, recruitment, and executive search professional with a diverse range of skills sets and experience from working in or studying in the USA, Australia, China, and the Philippines.

I am currently working under a senior partner with one of the oldest and largest executive search firms based in the Philippines.

Feel free to contact me for any reason at judovich AT wardhowell.com.ph and I will respond ASAP.

John Udovich’s Specialties:

Executive Search, Recruitment, Research, Asia, Southeast Asia, Emerging Markets, and The Philippines.

John Udovich’s Experience

• Consultant

  ZMG Ward Howell

  (Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  July 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

  From our offices in Jakarta (Indonesia), Manila (The Philippines), Mumbai (India), and Pune (India), our firm (one of the oldest executive search firms in the Philippines) or its affiliates handles board level, C-Level, mid-management & professional, and lower level recruiting assignments throughout the Asia Pacific region (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and China/Hong Kong). Major industries covered include: Banking and Non-Banking Financial Services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs/Call Centers/Outsourcing), Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, Real Estate & Hospitality, Semiconductor and Electronics, and Telecommunications.

• Analyst (Research & Consulting)

  CB Richard Ellis (Philippines) Inc.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Real Estate industry)

  November 2004 — June 2006 (1 year 8 months)

  Capital markets, research, and consulting division of the Philippines office.
  
  • Provided background research, analysis, and writing assistance for market studies, highest and best use studies, and large leasing and investment transactions for local and multinational clients.
  • Provided research data and written analysis for the Philippines’ sections of CBRE’s regional Asia-Pacific publications which were distributed to CBRE offices and clients throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Generated CBRE Philippines’ quarterly real estate market reports covering the local industrial, office, retail, and residential sectors.
  • Wrote press releases and created PowerPoint presentations for CBRE’s quarterly press conferences.
  • Monitored for and compiled articles about regional real estate transactions and other relevant activity.
  • Completed or provided assistance with various ad-hoc local and regional consulting projects, initiatives, and requests for information.

• Investor Conference Assistant

  Wall Street Webcasting

  (Events Services industry)

  February 2004 — May 2004 (4 months)

  Contract/Part-Time

• Energy Delivery Intern

  Edison Electric Institute (EEI)

  (Non-Profit; Utilities industry)

  June 2001 — December 2001 (7 months)

  • Examined FERC regulatory filings in order to maintain the “Wholesale Markets Guide to Rules, Tariffs, & Agreements,” an EEI database product that focuses on the rules and regulations concerning the buying and selling of electricity.
  • Assisted with the development and marketing of a CD-Rom series (by State) entitled: “A Guide to Siting, Permitting, and Licensing Power Plants.”

• Research Analyst / Intern

  Heron Gustafson & Company & Subs. (Hardware Corp. of America, Nature’s Entrée, & Cricket Cola)

  (Privately Held; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

  June 2000 — June 2001 (1 year 1 month)

  • Wrote sections of private placement memorandums, marketing materials, and business plans.
  • Conducted extensive research of current product offerings, companies, trends, and potential investors within the natural foods and beverage industries in conjunction with the founding of and fundraising for Nature’s Entrée (natural frozen entrees) and Cricket Cola (natural green tea cola).
  • Researched and evaluated industries in order to determine the suitability of investments.
  • Created a wide variety of Access databases for use in the day to day operations of HG/HCA – including the conversion of an Excel hotel industry model into an Access database.

• Research Assistant

  Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise (Center for Emerging Markets)

  (Non-Profit; International Trade and Development industry)

  January 2000 — May 2001 (1 year 5 months)

  • Researched and evaluated corporate labour and environmental monitoring/auditing schemes as part of a Kenan anti-sweatshop initiative to set up a supplier monitoring/auditing program in Thailand.
  • Conducted research on corporate foundations to identify potential sources of funds for overseas projects and created a database of corporate philanthropic activities and contacts in Thailand.
  • Examined how various international arbitration courts work and how such arbitration procedures could be utilized to address international labour and environmental conflicts.
  • Conducted research about strategic alliances between Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developed and developing countries.
  • Identified potential speakers for a TDA sponsored energy conference in Kathmandu.

• Intern

  Emerging Markets Online

  (Privately Held; Market Research industry)

  February 1999 — April 1999 (3 months)

  • Identified the top 100 companies actively involved in the Chinese and Indian energy sectors.
  • Utilized databases and conducted telephone research to identify key business development managers and decision makers at companies in the utility, oil, and gas industries.
  • Assisted in the direct marketing of a CD-Rom guide to China’s energy market.
  • Upgraded and improved the efficiency of the firm’s accounting system.

• Intern

  Moors & Cabot

  (Privately Held; Financial Services industry)

  May 1998 — December 1998 (8 months)

  • Researched and analysed equities, international markets, and onshore and offshore funds.
  • Completed a PowerPoint presentation and handouts that one of the top 200 financial planners in the country gave to over 100 World Bank employees.
  • Created marketing pitch books and materials for clients (mostly international) and World Bank seminars.

• Intern

  Prudential Securities

  (Public Company; Financial Services industry)

  November 1997 — May 1998 (7 months)

  • Determined new client asset allocations using Prudential Securities Financial Architect.
  • Researched mutual funds and equities, and maintained client databases.

• Intern / Cold-caller

  Morgan Stanley Dean Witter

  (Public Company; Financial Services industry)

  September 1997 — November 1997 (3 months)

• Intern

  Small Business Survival Committee (SBSC)

  (Non-Profit; Think Tanks industry)

  February 1997 — September 1997 (8 months)

  • Completed a project researching the career backgrounds of Congress members and prepared a detailed report.
  • Attended conferences and conducted public policy research on issues affecting small businesses.

John Udovich’s Education

• Murdoch University

  MBA , International Business: China Focus , 2002 — 2002

  Chinese Business Enterprise Development Unit & Research Project (with BHP Steel Building Products), Guangzhou (Guangdong Province) & Chengdu (Sichuan Province)
  October 2002 to December 2002
  • Lived for 1 month in Guangzhou for lectures about the Chinese economy while visiting both foreign owned and locally owned enterprises to gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese business practices and the current business environment.
  • Lived for 1 month in Chengdu (Sichuan Province) and conducted interviews with foreign investors and trade personnel for a thesis entitled: “Logistics, Foreign Investment, and the ‘Go West’ Policy: An Analyst of the Role of All Three in the Development of Chengdu.”

  Activities and Societies:

  Intensive trimester-based MBA programme with a special emphasis on Asian business practices and a specific focus on China.

• American University

  1996 — 2000

• American University - Kogod School of Business

  BS , Business Admin (Accounting & Finance) , 1996 — 2000

  • Four year degree programme with a double specialization in finance and accounting

Additional Information

John Udovich’s Websites:

• Facebook

John Udovich’s Interests:

Adventure, Asia/Indonesia/China, History, Mountain Climbing/Hiking/Treking, Running, Sailing, & Travel.

John Udovich’s Groups:

AIESEC, AMCI Mountaineers (2007 Trainee Batch), American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Membership Committee, Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCHAM), Ayala Museum, Business Process Outsourcing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P), French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (Le Club), European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), Murdoch University Alumni Association (Manila Chapter), PESO Challenge (Business Plan Competition) Volunteer, Philippine-New Zealand Business Council (PNZBC), University of the Philippines Mountaineers (UPM) Batch 2005 (2 Level Climb...)

•    AIESECAlumni
•    Global Pinoy
•    The Netherlands
•    THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (PACC)
•    The Netherlands Business and Professional Network
•    Global Filipino Brain Gain Group

John Udovich’s Honors:

Alcoa World Alumina Australia MBA Prize (2002) for achieving the best academic performance in the Strategic Management unit.

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