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Theodros Serge Roux | Abidjan, Ivory Coast
M.A. Candidate (BC10)
Theodros (Teddy) Roux grew up in Africa, studied in Europe and North America and worked in Canada and China. While living in Cote d'Ivoire, he witnessed firsthand the impact of political unrest, and he continues to analyze and try to understand the region's dynamics. Calling himself an "Afro-optimist," he believes strongly in the future of the continent. "I am determined to make a difference in the life of thousands and, if possible, millions of people, old and young, across Africa," he says.
Teddy brings to SAIS a sound footing in the business world. As a financial and business analyst, he worked for Nestlé in China and for Ericsson and the health industry in Canada.
Teddy's educational background is equally multinational with degrees from the Lycée Chateaubriand du Rome and the University of Montreal-HEC. At Johns Hopkins, Teddy intends to major in Conflict management.
Teddy's short-term goal is to work in management consulting. "I want to focus on strategy and business development in African markets," he says. For the long term, he envisions creating his own consulting firm help develop a stronger African private sector, increase the employment rate and transform the vast natural and human potential into better living conditions.
"Promoting the private sector in Africa cannot be excluded from related issues such as political stability, education, healthcare and a sound understanding of the global mechanisms affecting the world economy. That is why a degree from SAIS is so attractive to me. It will arm me for the battle I look forward to fighting."
Degree: University of Montreal-HEC
Major: Finance and Economics
Languages: French (native speaker), Italian and Mandarin (beginner)
SAIS area of concentration: Conflict Management
Other interests: football, swimming, bungee jumping, acoustic guitar, development issues in developing and emerging countries
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