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He also specializes in our manufacturing and supply chain as well as capital excellence sectors.</p> <p>Having served both disruptors and industry leaders in electric vehicles (EV), battery technology, and advanced electronics, Dexter brings first-hand experience in gigafactory industrialization and the global supply chain, and has served clients across North America, Europe, and Greater China</p> <p>Examples of his recent work include the following:</p> <ul> <li>developing market-entry strategy for multiple chemicals groups in North America and Europe</li> <li>transforming supply chain operations for advanced electronics OEMs from order to delivery</li> <li>setting up internationalization strategy for a battery-technology provider</li> <li>helping battery systems OEMs set up procurement strategies</li> <li>developing market-entry strategy for a major construction and utilities company in the EV value chain</li> <li>performing due diligence across the electrification value chain</li> </ul> <p>Having worked across six countries on three continents, Dexter is a globalist at heart and is fluent in English, Chinese, Finnish, and French. 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