UNITED PANGAEA CORPORATION - Key Persons


Ahmed Khan

Job Titles:
  • Financial and Political Advisor
Mr. Khan has an undergraduate degree in Finance and a Masters in Economics, he has worked in the government sector dealing with the labor sector and how to develop the workforce. He is dedicated to helping understand how the employment effects nations and what solutions can be used to decrease unemployment and facilitate a healthier economy. Speaks 2 languages. Mr. Khan focuses on our India UAE dealings.

Anaclet Rukata

Job Titles:
  • Social Affairs Manager
Mr. Rukata has degrees in Agriculture and Property Management. He has spent much of his life managing nonprofits that deal with developing countries and refugees. He has extensive experience in looking after the livelihoods of individuals and their community, along with setting up agriculture-based businesses in developing nations. Speaks 6 languages.

Aydin Shazad - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Shazad is our leadership spotlight of the year. He was recently promoted from Chief Business Development Officer, having helped grow the company through key client deals and making critical business strategy decisions. After having helped with all aspects of development, he is now focusing on overseeing company-wide operations. Mr. Shazad holds degrees in Neurobiology and Business. During his undergraduate studies as a pre-medical student, he had the opportunity to work in several developing nations. Throughout his experiences, he realized he wanted to shift his focus onto the business world by helping build businesses that would combine his love of advocacy and innovation. Through his decade-long career, he has gained extensive exposure to all facets of business development, both domestic and international, whether small-scale or multi-national corporations. He excels at creating sustainable profit growth while simultaneously being mindful of the people involved, believing the former isn't possible without hard-working employees, partners, clients, and even the surrounding community. He believes in hands-on leadership and mutual respect to create a well-functioning team with a common goal. Speaks 3 languages.

Calixto Mejia M.

Job Titles:
  • Outside Business Consultant
Mr. Mejia holds degrees in Supply Chain Management and Marketing, and he has experience in strategic consulting. He has spent many years working with nonprofits that deal with helping people in poverty, including having helped create a nonprofit that provides a holistic approach to giving aid to the homeless. He currently works full time for Alvarez & Marsal, and only helps us in an unofficial capacity. Speaks 2 languages.

David Tran

Job Titles:
  • IT Management
Mr. Tran holds a degree in Biochemistry, he is an experienced and successful business developer. He has joined with several service-based companies and doubled their revenue by evaluating their variable costs and determining the best cost savings approach. He is skilled in overseeing teams and places himself at the center of the work in order to have an in-depth understanding of day-to-day operations. He has also been a part of small retail development projects.

Robert Stripling

Job Titles:
  • Customs Brokerage Director
Robert Stripling is the Customs Brokerage Director that serves the area UPC is based in.

Sadiki Bahati

Job Titles:
  • Supply Chain Manager
Mr. Bahati holds degrees in Supply-Chain Management and Marketing. He oversees logistical aspects such as transportation and supply chain oversight. His role also includes overseeing the international networks we have with our international suppliers and explores new avenues. Speaks 5 languages. Mr. Bahati focuses on our domestic US dealings.

Shaun Zaarrae

Job Titles:
  • Economics Advisor
Mr. Zaarrae J.D holds degrees in Economics and Business Administration (BBA), and a Doctorate in Law. He currently works in the government-nonprofit sector, helping provide legal aid for those who can't afford it. He has experience in business consulting and risk management. He brings key insight on business strategies that depend on economics and social interactions. Speaks 2 languages.

Silver Turyahikayo

Job Titles:
  • Networking & Communications Manager
Mr. Turyahikayo has experience in Marketing Management and has over a decade of experience working in the Import-Export industry between Inter-African nations as well as Europe. He has taught English to expats on the side for almost 20 years. His role in UPC is to actively oversee exportation of precious minerals and agricultural products from East Africa, as well as networking for new suppliers.

Spencer Reynolds

Job Titles:
  • Medical Advisor
Mr. Renoylds holds a degree in Business and an MD, he specializes in emergency medicine. He has experience in creating technologies and developing businesses. He has worked with large established urgent care medical centers and plans on focusing on emergency medicine. He brings a unique perspective of medicine and business that can help guide us when establishing community clinics in the developing nations we work in.

Timothy Le

Job Titles:
  • Real Estate
Mr. Le has almost a decade of experience in the entertainment services industry and has recently delved into commercial and retail development, as well as real estate. He is experienced in dealing with guest services and product inventories. Mr. Le has been part of the acquisition and sale of many multi-million dollar commercial real estate deals. He understands what it takes to create facilities that cater to guests and locating good areas that add value to the project. Speaks 2 languages. Mr. Le focuses on our Indonesia and Singapore dealings.

Yaman Desai

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Development
Mr. Desai has a degree in politics and holds a Doctorate in Law. He's currently working in corporate law and DOES NOT WORK FOR UPC IN ANY CAPACITY, NOR IS HE OR HIS FIRM ON RETAINER. However, we plan on using him for strategic input, and when needed, pay to have him on retainer. Speak 2 languages.