Franklin C. Nevius, b. 1946. Since 2004. CFO (retired).
    Education: Princeton University (Chemical Engineering). New York University Graduate School of Business. Temple
    University Graduate School of Business.
    Professional: senior international operations, restructurings, acquisitions, and CFO / corporate controllership / treasury /
    tax positions at Celanese, Digital Equipment, W.R. Grace, FMC Corp., Scott Paper, Great Lakes Chemicals, Flexsys (a
    Monsanto/AkzoNobel joint venture), Pharmaceutical Fine Chemicals. Career in Europe (22 yrs) and Asia (8 yrs). Since
    1999 he has operated a consultancy practice advising European SMEs in the health and telecom sectors and
    mentoring new CFOs - analysis, negotiation, structuring, integration of acquisitions, group financial and budget
    functions, and access to his extensive network. Interests: skiing, hiking.

    Hank Kiachif, b. 1913. Co-founder (retired).
    Former marketing head for various product lines at DuPont. Built world markets such as swimwear with Lycra, and
    Kevlar markets. A relentless innovator and creative entrepreneur.
People and Agents

    HLBC Ventures assures continuity. HLBC has been active across the Levant and Asia for over two centuries.
    Eurasian Sales Organization handles shareholder relations, concept acquisition and promotion.