What People Say About Dr. Alan
Discover the impact of Dr. Alan Ross's strategic insights.
"“ a leading international expert …..have personally found Dr Ross to be a valuable contributor …combining a vast array of knowledge and experience and a practical approach to solve problems, devise strategies and programs with a keen sense of implementation issues. He is an enthusiastic communicator and ..has succeeded in various instances to convince sceptics of the feasibility of undertaking ambitious tasks …I know Dr Ross to be hard working and highly energetic with a dynamic approach to reality and the necessary flexibility to satisfy client needs. I personally have no hesitation in recommending him for his innovative and dedicated work in the various areas of his expertise “"
Jacques Roumani
Senior Operations Evaluation Officer @ Inter –American Development Bank
"“ Dr Ross is very innovative in his ideas and always looks for creative solutions and synergies to maximise benefits for his clients ……..We have always found him to be a very energetic and committed person …..have observed his determination and can-do attitude ….I believe he would be an asset to any organization with a need for a very well-motivated, innovative person with an extensive network of contacts across the Asia – Pacific region “"
Dr M Rahmatullah
Director of Transport, Communications, Tourism and Infrastructure Development, @ United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia-Pacific
"“…built up his consulting practice ..since come to be recognized internationally as the leading firm and market leader worldwide in its niche market ..impressed by the way he was able to tap into his extensive network of contacts around the world to build the necessary coalition to get …..established and operational in such a short time …..He is very well known to many staff in the Bank and is held in high regard for his professionalism, commitment, integrity and ability to make things happen …. No hesitation in commending him to anyone seeking a very hard working committed and talented strategist to lead any organization or team. He has an extensive network of contacts in Transport Ministries in the developing world “ "
Charles Melhuish
Senior Transport Policy Specialist @ Asian Development Bank
".”.. personal involvement, professionalism and competence was the key in getting such a major international Coalition together and established GRSP in a remarkably short time ….Convincing the private sector and Daimler Chrysler to participate….relied on your international reputation and extensive contacts ……achieved amazing results …building a powerful coalition of over 70 international organizations .”"
Peter Hartmann
Director @ DaimlerChrysler Corporation
"“He is one of the most highly respected experts in his field worldwide and author of guidelines in widespread use in transport and communications Ministries throughout Africa and other parts of the world ….has tremendous determination, energy and an enormous range of contacts around the world … …..rare ability to see opportunities and synergies where others do not and the drive to make things happen ….. he was able to achieve the remarkable result of bringing together and building a powerful coalition of over 70 international organizations …..His very bold Strategy and Action Plan for GRSP if implemented as designed would go a long way towards helping solve problems in Africa and elsewhere "
Dr M E Dhliwayo
Transport Programme Coordinator @ United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
"“…have highest regard for his professionalism and competence. He is recognised internationally as one of the leading experts in his field ….His international reputation plus his extensive contacts was a primary reason why the Bank asked him …to assist in creating a global coalition ….he led the World Bank efforts to create this international coalition…consisting of about 70 of the leading international agencies, development Banks and private sector organisations around the world ….. is a person of the highest integrity, a strong work ethic and brings a passion for his work that positively affects all around him. I have no hesitation in confirming that Dr Ross has relevant skills for any activities or enterprise which might require extensive knowledge of the developing world and a wide range of contacts in major international organizations, development Banks , United Nations agencies and Governments “ "
John Flora
Director, Transport Sector @ The World Bank
" “….. very impressed even on that first visit by the drive and commitment that he brought to the task and my regard for his abilities has grown considerably since then……...He seems to possess limitless supply of energy and is a very dynamic person with a clear vision of what he wants to achieve. He is also very innovative and a lateral thinker who seems to have a natural ability to develop clever solutions and linkages to create win–win situations for all involved. Alan is culturally sensitive, can manage diversity and an excellent communicator …… an asset to any organization that wants to make things happen “"
Ibrahim Osman
Under-Secretary-General @ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.