32 Advisors Expands International Trade & Project Finance Practice - Hires John Schuster, Former Vice President and Head of Structured Finance of the Export-Import Bank of the United States

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 32 Advisors is pleased to announce that John L. Schuster, former Vice President and Head of Structured Finance for the Export-Import Bank of the United States, will join the firm as a Principal effective June 9th in the firm's Washington, DC office. "We're thrilled John is bringing his talents to 32 Advisors and believe his extraordinary skills and outstanding track record will prove to be extremely valuable for the firm's clients," said Robert Wolf, company CEO. 

As Vice President and Head of Structured Finance for the Export-Import Bank of the United States, John was responsible for funding over $40 billion of project and structured finance transactions. As head of Ex-Im Bank's Structured Finance Division, Schuster successfully met the challenges posed by the 2008 global financial crisis, transforming the division's lending from $1.8 billion per year to more than $10 billion per year. Schuster led Ex-Im Bank into new sectors such as communications, satellites, renewable energy, mineral mining, nuclear power, and semiconductor manufacturing, while expanding its portfolio in traditional segments of oil & gas and power. Schuster successfully promoted and executed new forms of finance such as capital markets guarantees. As a result of his leadership, Ex-Im was awarded several Deals of the Year and was selected Export Credit Agency of the Year and Multilateral of the Year in 2013.

John joins former White House and Treasury Department official Kevin Varney in the 32 Advisors office in Washington, DC. In 2013 Varney launched 32 Advisors' International Trade & Project Finance and Government Affairs practices after having served as the Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff of the Export-Import Bank from 2009-2013. "John is recognized, not just in the U.S., but around the world as a banker who knows how to get big, complex deals done. That's what he did at Ex-Im and that's what he'll do for our clients," said Varney.

Prior to joining Ex-Im Bank, Schuster managed international finance advisory practices for ICF Consulting and Hagler Bailly, where he advised agency, banking, government, and corporate clients on project finance, debt workouts, competitive bids, risk allocation, and other matters. 

As part of its continued strategic growth last week 32 Advisors announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Measure (www.measure32.com), which provides advisory and Drone as a Service^SM. 32 Advisors will assist a range of clients including private companies, NGOs, and civilian public sector agencies worldwide who can benefit from unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Measure is based in 32 Advisors' Washington, DC office and led by Brandon Torres Declet, CEO, and Justin P. Oberman, President, who also serve as Principals to 32 Advisors. 

About 32 Advisors:

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