ASTEC is one of Ireland's most active international consulting companies. The company was established after a Management Buy-Out in 2001 from the State Telecoms company. The company has completed assignments in well over 100 countries in the Emerging Markets in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. ASTEC is a leading ICT company engaged in internationally funded projects for EC, World Bank, EIB, EBRD etc and is the only Irish lead Framework firm for EC External Aid programme. ASTEC has been an EC Framework Contractor for ICT for the last 10 years. Developed extensive partnership with local companies as well as International partners for EC Member States, America and Asia including some of the major Multinationals. Also Chairman of 'CONSULTINGIRELAND', a new initiative supported by Government Agencies to assist Irish companies win more business abroad, particularly in the emerging markets and on projects funded by the main International Financcing Institutes (IFIs) such as World Bank, European Commission, EBRD, EIB, ADB, UNDP etc

management of the FX and Debt exposure of the State Energy company. Provision of advisory service to Banks and Corporates on a range of currencies, interest rates and commodities based on Technical Analysis techniques. Also including Strategic Planning and Budgeting

Providing treasury consulting services and advice to Irish and International entities

Setting up accounting system for ESBI's UK operations and for joint venture with WS Atkins UK

Management of a consortium of telecoms consulting arms of the national operators in Denmark, Finland Ireland and Portugal

Development of international business opportunities for the International Financing Institutes such as EC, EBRD, World Bank as well as private clients