Entrepreneurial Resources Group Adds Two Highly-Regarded Industry Experts
Strategic Business Development and International Operations Clients to Benefit
Boston, MA – October 17, 2007 - The Entrepreneurial Resources Group (ERG), a leading Boston-based firm that provides professional management services to growing and transitional companies, has announced the addition of two new partners and the opening of a Washington, D.C. office. Kathleen F. Hagan has joined the practice based in Boston and Andy Ras-Work is opening the new ERG office in Washington, D.C.
“Our clients were asking for increased support in international business development and operations,” stated Arthur Williams, CEO of ERG. “With the addition of these two experts, our clients will have the benefit of their knowledge and experience as well as working with two wonderful individuals.”
“Kathleen’s and Andy’s extensive experience in international business will enable ERG to leverage the firm’s international network for clients in the U.S. expanding overseas as well as non-U.S. clients establishing operations in the U.S. marketplace. We welcome Kathleen and Andy to the ERG family.”
Kathleen Hagan
Kathleen Hagan brings more than 25 years in strategic business development, international marketing, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurial management to ERG. Most recently she founded and directed the Northern Ireland Technology and Development center, a Boston-based venture center for high growth technology firms from Northern Ireland expanding into the U.S. market. Her industry experience reflects emerging technology sectors including: life sciences and medical devices; energy and environment; software, communications and information technology; electronics and nanotechnology.
Kathleen has broad experience as an entrepreneur and advisor to entrepreneurs and has held leadership positions at Babson College and MIT. She has also advised the United States and foreign governments; research institutions on technology commercialization; and international economic development.
Andy Ras-Work
Andy Ras-Work adds strong operational and strategic experience involved with running complex, high growth, turn-around, and international businesses to ERG. His expertise in telecommunications, media, and technology is a strong contribution to the ERG practice. Having worked in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, Andy has concrete contributions to bring to ERG customers especially with international linkages of their business. With a strong track record of raising investment funds with and for entrepreneurial and growth ventures, he will be a valuable resource. Other areas of focus are: Supply Chain management, E-Business, Marketing, and General Management.
About Entrepreneurial Resources Group (ERG)
ERG focuses on assisting medium size businesses with difficult operational issues, merger integration assistance and supplying interim executive management to firms with a temporary need.
For more information, please visit http://www.erg-usa.com/index.html.
Company contact:
Arthur Williams, CEO
Entrepreneurial Resources Group
617-973-5128
Press contact:
Ray Graber
Graber Associates LLC
781-221-0018