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Robin McPhail Independent Adviser TanzaniaManagement Consulting Current Volta Associates Previous Emerging Markets Group, Deloitte Education Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland 238 connectionsSend a messageMore options tz.linkedin.com/pub/robin-mcphail/1/424/370/ Contact Info Activity Robin McPhail is now connected to Daniel Adler, Compliance Specialist at Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (IFC/MIGA), Ben Young, VRM Ltd Security & Risk Management, and 4 other people. 5 hours ago Robin McPhail is now connected to Bruce McCarron, Director at UNOPS 5 days ago Robin McPhail is now connected to Meg Taylor, VP Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman at IFC - International Finance Corporation, Biying Lu, Senior Vice Manager and Head of CSR at Industrial Bank of China, experienced in Sustainability, CSR and Legal Affairs, and 3 other people. 10 days ago See More Background Summary International adviser on strategy, finance and operations to companies, governments and international organisations. Providing independent advice built on experience developed over 40 years through a career with Deloitte, including the creation and operation of a global management advisory business focused on emerging markets. Robin has extensive experience of doing business in over 70 countries in areas including governance, sustainable business practices and operations as well as overall strategic direction. He has in depth experience as an adviser on the role of the private sector as a central contributor to economic and social development. Sector experience includes, agribusiness, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, SME development and privatisation. Robin is currently based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, serving clients and Boards in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Experience Independent Adviser Volta Associates July 2007 – Present (6 years 4 months)Tanzania Provide independent advice to companies, governments and international organisations, particularly focusing on international business development, partnerships and strategy. Independent Board Director. Director and Founder Emerging Markets Group June 2004 – June 2007 (3 years 1 month)United Kingdom, Belgium, United States Co-founded and led EMG within the international group of Deloitte from 1983. Management Buy Out completed in 2004. Acquisition by Cardno completed in 2007. DeloittePartner Deloitte 1970 – 2004 (34 years)Various After training as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte in Edinburgh, Scotland, transferred as technical/training manager to Deloitte East Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya for 5 years. Joined Deloitte in Washington DC and after working for 4 years with US private and public sector clients, co-founded and continued to lead the Emerging Markets Group within the international firm of Deloitte from 1983 until retirement in 2004. Worked extensively on field based assignments in numerous countries throughout Africa, Asia Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean. Relocated to London, UK in 2002 to focus on Brussels and London offices of the business. Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 5Strategy 4Finance 2International Business 2Sustainable Development 1International... 1project management 1privatization 1agribusiness 1Financial Services board director Education Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland CA 1970 – 1973 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen MA: LLB, economics, accountancy, law 1965 – 1970 Additional Info Advice for Contacting Robin rm@voltaplace.com Recommendations Peter, would you like to recommend Robin? Recommend Robin ConnectionsAll (238)Shared (1)New (6) Bhuvana AnandBhuvana Anand2nd Public Policy Professional Connect1Sandhya C. RaoSandhya C. Rao2nd Senior Advisor, Private Sector Partnerships Connect29Inez CouzinetInez Couzinet2nd Business Development Manager at DAI Connect4Oliver BennettOliver Bennett2nd Associate at Salon Hospitality Consulting Connect1Leila MamedovaLeila Mamedova2nd President, B&M Consulting Group, Inc. Connect2Shaila GuptaShaila Gupta2nd Director, Compliance and Risk Management at Family Health International 360 Connect1Mario RizosMario Rizos2nd Executive, Engineering and Construction Services Connect1Rick AndrewsRick Andrews2nd Vice President at Wellington Agribusiness Connect1Art WarmanArt Warman2nd International Development Advisory Services Connect3Anna-Maria EftimiadisAnna-Maria Eftimiadis2nd Program Manager at The World Bank Connect2 PreviousNext Following Management Consulting 620,922 followers