Owner, Zogics
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Founder & Owner at Zogics
- Past
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- Co-Founder & Senior Partner at Delenova Energy
- President at Avize Group
- Education
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- Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
- University of Nottingham
- Babson College
- Semester at Sea
- Connections
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150
connections
- Industry
- Consumer Goods
- Websites
Paul LeBlanc’s Summary
Business development professional with broad experience in the consumer goods, energy, and telecommunications sectors. Also interested in helping other companies facing new growth situations, such as start-up ventures and those launching new products or services.
Paul LeBlanc’s Specialties:
product development, project management, branding and identity, fundraising, financing, project/asset marketing & sales, acquisition & divestiture transactions, media relations, start-up ventures, business growth opportunities
Paul LeBlanc’s Experience
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Founder & Owner
Zogics
(Consumer Goods industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)
Overseeing the growth of an exciting venture focused on developing innovative personal care and cleaning products. Established nationwide market penetration and opened international distribution channels spanning more than twenty countries. Zogics is a member of 1% For The Planet, an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier environment. Members donate at least 1% of their annual sales to environmental organizations worldwide.
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Co-Founder & Senior Partner
Delenova Energy
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Renewables & Environment industry)
February 2002 — December 2006 (4 years 11 months)
Established a successful project development and advisory firm focused on identifying and advancing high value energy projects including bioenergy solutions, utility-scale wind facilities, and combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants, as well as providing buyer and seller transaction services to energy companies wishing to divest or acquire assets.
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President
Avize Group
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Telecommunications industry)
January 2000 — December 2005 (6 years)
Founded company to introduce and distribute a prominent brand of mobile telephone handsets in Central Europe.
Responsibilities included identifying customers, making product presentations, negotiating and closing high volume sales, coordinating international financing and shipping logistics.
Paul LeBlanc’s Education
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Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
International Business 1996 — 1996
Central & East European Studies Certificate
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University of Nottingham
International Relations 1995 — 1995
Certificate in British Environmental Issues
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Babson College
Business Management & Entrepreneurship 1993 — 1995
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Semester at Sea
1994 — 1994
A cross-cultural academic sea voyage - 11 countries, 4 continents
Additional Information
Paul LeBlanc’s Websites:
Paul LeBlanc’s Interests:
Trail Running, Cross Country Skiing, Skijoring, Cycling, Cooking (and eating), Rhodesian Ridgebacks, International Travel (30+ countries), Wine, the Berkshires
Paul LeBlanc’s Groups:
1% for the Planet, The Trustees of Reservations, XING
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Berkshire Young Professionals
Paul LeBlanc’s Honors:
Member of the U.S. National Cycling Team and permanent resident of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Three-time US National Champion and US Record Holder. Twin Cities Marathon finisher.
Paul LeBlanc’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
