Global Growth Associates assists domestic and overseas firms with cross-border business development activities ranging from global strategic planning to strategic alliance or equity investment identification, facilitation, and implementation.

About Kevin Ecclesine - President Global Growth Associates

Kevin Ecclesine's vision is to apply the experience of his associates to help mid to large-sized firms to develop and implement their international expansion faster and surer than they might do on their own. Global Growth Associates has practical methods to support clients wanting to enter overseas markets. Ecclesine also facilitates the development of business opportunities in the U.S. for overseas firms.

Prior to forming his own firm, Ecclesine headed International Marketing for Amway Corporation and was a member of the International Management Group. During his tenure international sales more than doubled and product development activity expanded to keep pace with growth. Before this position, Ecclesine held senior international management, marketing, and sales positions with Kraft, Inc. and Hershey Foods Corporation.

Education and Languages

Kevin Ecclesine has lived for over nine years in Chile, Bermuda and Brazil. He has operated extensively in most of the world's major markets including Japan, Europe, Southeast Asia, Canada, Mexico and South America. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude in Social Sciences from Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut and an Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Latin American Studies from University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California.

Associations

Kevin is a past president and board member of the West Michigan World Affairs Council and was named Individual World Trader of the Year by the West Michigan World Trade Association. He is a current member of both organizations and is active in several local volunteer activities.