Business Development Houston Tx

Johannes (Johan) K. Louw

**** **** **** **., **** F, Houston TX, 77008, cell: 281-***-****

email: ********@*****.***

Summary

Fundraising professional with 15+ years of extensive experience in capital raising from private wealth, family offices, venture capital, government agencies, and foundations. Highly skilled and passionate about business development and cultivating high-value relationships across diverse sectors, including healthcare, real estate, and medical technology. Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and investments, managing donor and investor relations, and driving organizational growth. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic goals, with a strong dedication to ethical standards, and excellence, with a focus on delivering personalized service in alignment with organizational values. Experience

Vice President, Strategic Programs Nov 2018 – May 2024 Immunicom Inc., San Diego, CA

• Cultivated and managed relationships with high-level donors, foundations, and strategic partners, significantly elevating the company’s profile.

• Spearheaded major fundraising efforts, securing Series A ($10M), B ($50M), and C funding from private wealth, family offices, and venture capital.

• Developed and executed innovative donor engagement strategies, including collaborations with federal and state legislators, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Conducted comprehensive analyses to inform strategic decisions, including the advisability of an IPO.

• Strengthened partnerships and alliances, including a strategic collaboration with Terumo BCT.

Vice President, Business Development and Operations Jun 2013 – Dec 2018 Covia Health, Houston, TX

• Led all fundraising initiatives, securing crucial startup funding from private wealth and venture capital, including major contributions from the Yale Foundation.

• Successfully negotiated and managed key client contracts with major organizations like Chevron, Exxon, and Texas A&M University, consistently exceeding revenue targets. Director, Funding and Acquisitions Feb 2011 – May 2013 Calton Hill Capital Markets, Houston, TX

• Orchestrated complex private equity deals in sectors such as oil & gas, real estate, and medical devices, driving significant investment growth.

• Cultivated and maintained relationships with institutional and private investors, leading to successful fundraising and project development.

• Managed the acquisition and development of significant assets, including oil fields in Louisiana and Alabama, contributing to their successful divestiture. Associate Director of Investment / Fundraising Jan 2003 – Jan 2011 Rock Springs Capital, Houston, TX

• Expanded the firm’s investor network, focusing on alternative investments in real estate.

• Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, attorneys, bankers, and private equity firms.

Associate Director of Corporate Plans Jun 2000 – Jan 2003 UBS, Houston, TX

• Led investor relations and secured over $200M in capital for major corporate clients, including Dell and DuPont.

• Managed and grew a diverse investor portfolio, consistently exceeding sales targets. Financial Advisor Feb1997 – Apr 2000

Morgan Stanley, Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Delivered exceptional financial advisory services, surpassing sales targets and cultivating long-term client relationships.

• Completed intensive sales training and earned multiple financial licenses, including Series 3, 7, 13, and 21.

Education and Military Service

Bachelor of Science in Business Economics

University of Stellenbosch, South Africa 1991 – 1994 Military Services, South Africa

Final Rank: Lieutenant 1988 – 1990

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