Expert Guidance to New Geographies
Business Origination, Investment Due Diligence, Global Perspective Contact Now
Yerzhan (Jon) Karymsak, MBA
Email: karyer01@gmail.com
Phone: (832) 306-2427
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yerzhan-k/
Mission: To provide business origination and investment due diligence services for clients targeting energy, infrastructure, extractive minerals, and joint ventures in new geographies.
Core competencies: Fostering agreements in complex stakeholder environment, challenging projects, dispute resolution, ad hoc planning and action.
Services and Areas of Expertise:
- Energy and energy transition;
- Strategy and roadmap planning;
- Market research, risk assessment, and investment due diligence;
- Business origination; new country entries – detailed playbook;
- Project and program management;
- International partnerships, culture-based business models and negotiating techniques;
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR); Small- and Medium-size Enterprise (SME) development;
- C-Suite engagement and decision-making.
What to Expect from Veranda Consulting
Navigate complex business environments overseas or develop U.S.-based investment projects
“Veranda was very effective in analyzing the portfolio of Kazakhstan-based mining and renewable energy projects in need of foreign investment. Their critical assessment of project backgrounds and ongoing management gave us a valuable perspective on future potential of specific opportunities.”
Marat Birimzhan
‘Kazakh Invest” NC, Representative in North America
Veranda Consulting is prepared to help you, whether it’s navigating complex partnership environments overseas or developing a project-specific execution plan.
Collaboration to Identify Prime Opportunities.
“As a director of Reinvestment Project in Kazakhstan, Yerzhan was able to galvanize the team to embark on a challenging project analyzing and shortlisting all investment opportunities in country based on agreed criteria and company ESG strategy. It was a pleasure to work on the team where each were able to apply full potential and be recognized.”
Viktor Makarov, Portfolio Manager, Hedge Funds and Private Credit,
Texas Permanent School Fund
Veranda combined decades of experience in leadership roles, strategic planning, valuation and financial modeling, logistics, and corporate business development in Eurasia and North America.
Global Management Experience That Brings a Valuable Perspective
“Veranda Consulting has been a productive partner on strategy and detailed growth planning for business start-ups in the Houston area. Veranda brings a rare combination of international perspective and entrepreneurial insight. Their experience has made valuable contributions to projects in Houston, one of the most diverse U.S. markets.”
Barbara Pardue
Retired Business Consultant, previously Fortune Service 500 Corporate Executive and Economic Development Leader.
Veranda Consulting’s founder Y. (Jon) Karymsak understands the constantly changing dynamics of the Global business landscape.
As a naturalized U.S. citizen, Jon has harnessed the toughest world and personal transitions from the Soviet military to Global energy professional and private consultant assisting clients in transition.
Testimonials from Previous Clients & Colleagues
“As an author of the first in-company ‘New Location Entry Guide,’ Yerzhan was able to lead the multi-functional team consolidating the organizational knowledge into a user-friendly playbook which achieved an immediate use and recognition in Chevron.”
“Veranda Consulting was critical in driving synergy with Houston-based gas-to-liquids technology provider aiming at monetizing associated gas in the Southern Kazakhstan oil field operated by our firm.”
“Veranda was instrumental in scoping out U.S.-Kazakhstan investment opportunities, building compelling business propositions, generating high-level strategies and milestone-based roadmaps.
They have a practical eye on which opportunities have a higher chances of bearing fruit.”
Veranda’s Core Strengths
Clarity-driven business model with practical end result in mind.
Track record of delivering product attuned to client’s strategic goals and true capabilities.
Analytical mindset, technical and commercial proficiency while structuring and executing major transactions.
Energy experience with emphasis on oil and gas upstream, midstream, petrochemicals, and energy transition in Eurasian and North America markets.
Strong business acumen translating strategies into granular, realistic plans; driving understanding of complex contract and partnership arrangements.
Broad network of C-level contacts in and outside the energy industry, valued for cultural diversity and effective communication in international arena.
Proficient in foreign languages, including Russian, Italian and Kazakh.