Connected. Experienced. Results.
We are an international advisory firm with a modern approach to facilitating foreign direct investment opportunities between economic development organizations, investment promotion agencies, special economic development zones and companies around the globe.
Our strategies are resilient enough to persist through the rapid changes of pace and parameters expected in today’s global business environment. We combine decades of FDI and global business experience with today’s best practices in digital communication to make powerful connections across our robust international network.
No matter the global climate, investment agencies seek companies to invest in their region; and companies seek the best regional vantage point for their next stage of growth. FDI Business Diplomacy brings both parties to the table through virtual and real world engagements.
Our Team
We are experts in providing full support towards running opportunistic foreign direct investment lead generation activities
Robert Dean
Managng Partner, FDI Global Business Transformation
Robert (Bob) Dean is a global senior executive with decades of proven expertise in leading organizations to transform businesses on a global basis. Robert’s relationships with corporations, governments, non-governmental organizations, economic business development organizations, and market influencers throughout Europe, the Middle-East, the United States, and other countries have positioned him as a valuable resource for businesses wanting to effectively expand their global business footprint.
With over 25+ years of in-country international experience, Mr. Dean has Ex-Pat experience in the UK (5 years) and The Netherlands (2 years) as well as leading and managing business transformation engagements for companies around the world. He was a member of the IBM Institute for Business Value, which was the global, CEO, client-facing, thought leadership organization of IBM.
Salil Mohan
Partner, FDI Business Consultant
Salil Mohan is an experienced Foreign Direct Investment Executive with 20 plus years of providing investment strategy, business development and advisory services to mid-market enterprises, service providers and emerging outsourcing regions around the world.
A former Governmental Relations executive in the State of Texas, Salil now works with International Trade & Investment Promotion agencies (EDOs) around the world, helping them gain maximum exposure to the North American market in key industries such as financial services, retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, IoT, AI, outsourcing, etc. He regularly facilitates C-level meetings for his clients, host roundtables and in-market seminar events with stakeholders, multipliers and site selectors.
Pavla Kráková
Strategic Advisor
Strategic Advisor – Global Capital & FDI for MENA Regions, USA, Europe
Pavla Králová is a dynamic business executive with extensive experience in business development, IT consulting, and international commerce. She has led complex acquisitions and post-merger integrations across the Czech Republic, the United States, and the MENA region, managing the full transaction lifecycle from target identification to integration.
With a strong grasp of global markets and diplomacy, Pavla excels at uniting stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships, and leading high-performing teams built on trust and collaboration. As a Strategic Advisor for Foreign Direct Investment Business Diplomacy (FDIBD), she drives international investment growth, leading fundraising efforts, managing investor relations, and securing capital for sustainable expansion.
Our Partners
