DR. James D. Collins. JD/MBA

DR. James D. Collins, JD/MBA, is a seasoned C Level Executive with a diverse background in management across various multinational corporations and investment management. He has also successfully founded multiple corporations on a global scale. Mr. Collins is known for his effectiveness, efficiency, and strong focus on execution. His expertise encompasses global capital raising from sovereign wealth and foreign investors, geopolitical intelligence, as well as building and maintaining a vast network of political, financial, and corporate relationships. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in raising billions of dollars.

Previously, Mr. Collins served as a founder and Managing Partner of an Investment & Asset Management Company. He later managed a substantial $5.9 billion real estate fund, overseeing U.S. State and Federal Government Affairs, and Minority Affairs for a Fortune 200 Corporation. With years of experience, he has provided strategic solutions, fostered value-added relationships, and delivered results for a diverse range of clients, including Foreign Governments, Fortune 500 Corporations, Small Businesses, and Not-For-Profit Organizations. Additionally, Mr. Collins has actively participated in various Not-for-Profit Boards, such as the Carnegie-Eric Trump Foundation, St. Jude’s Research, Congressional Black Caucus, AMAC, WBENC, USHCC, and India House member. He is associated with C-Fortune Business Council and the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, where he was inducted into the Carnegie New Leaders Council (CNL). CNL offers an exclusive platform for emerging leaders to delve into ethical and global issues like military intervention, foreign aid, and sovereign bailouts.

In terms of education, Mr. Collins holds a Doctor of Law - JD in International Economics from St. John's University, a BA in Political Science and Finance with a 3.8 GPA from Saint John's University, and a Juris Doctorate with high honors from Georgetown University. His academic achievements include graduating Magna Cum Laude in Political Science from Saint John’s University and being in the top 13 percent of his Juris Doctorate class. Noteworthy positions during his academic years include Associate Editor in Chief of Moot Court, a member of the Honor Society, and Vice President of the ADR Society. Mr. Collins' professional journey includes roles such as Executive Managing Director & Board Member at Lynx Strategies, Non-Executive Chairman at The Firm Inc., Managing Partner & Global Head of Institutional Strategy at an Investment & Asset Management Company, Board of Advisory at a Private Asset & Investment Management Company, Executive Chairman & Managing Director at OG Asset Management, Global Portfolio Manager & Strategic Business Relations at Avis Budget Group, Inc., and Vice President of Government & External Affairs at Douglas Fromme, P.C.