Originally from the UK, he moved to Korea in 2004 and after completing his Masters at Seoul National University, he was awarded the Korean Government Scholarship to do his Ph.D. on South Korean industrial policy at the same university. Jonathan heads up our Energy & Environment business unit and has successfully helped dozens of energy-related companies with their East Asia strategies. Beyond his specialist sector, he has broad experience working across the consumer electronics, semiconductor and enterprise software industries and has worked in the field of economic development and FDI attraction for more than a decade.

Born in Korea and raised in Argentina, Teresa's role at Intralink is the Korea Country Manager for the inward investment agency, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). She has an extensive track record with private companies including Samsung Engineering, and public bodies including the Embassy of Peru in Korea. Having received a Bachelor’s degree in Buenos Aires and an MBA from Sungkyunkwan University, Teresa spent seven years at the national trade and investment agency ProColombia, attracting Korean investment.

Ayoub has lived in Korea for over 9 years and is based in our Seoul office. He focuses on projects related to fuel cells, automotive, materials and IP, helping western firms in these fields grow revenues, find partners and develop long-term business partnerships in Korea. Prior to joining Intralink, Ayoub worked for one of Korea’s largest construction firms, liaising between Korean contractors and international consultants on overseas infrastructure projects. He achieved a Master’s in engineering and management from Mines Saint Etienne in France and Seoul National University and is fluent in five languages including Korean.

Alexandra specialises in the software and cloud sector in Korea, helping western firms to establish a market presence through multi-million-dollar licensing deals and strategic partnerships. Before joining Intralink, she worked for Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, later, a trading company, where she managed channel sales across Asia and the Middle East. Of Korean descent but born in Russia, Alexandra moved to Seoul in 2012 to study for a dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and English at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. She speaks three languages fluently.

Narai has considerable experience in helping companies expand internationally, with a focus on South Korea’s energy sector, advanced materials and sustainability. She was previously a Senior Researcher at the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK), where she managed cross-border technology collaboration projects between global research institutions, governments and industry. In recognition of her dedication in this field, Narai was awarded the Chevening Scholarship by the UK Government to further her academic studies in the UK, gaining an MSc in Strategic Innovation Management from the University of Sussex.

Dilshod specialises in sustainability, clean energy and hydrogen technologies and has worked on numerous initiatives within these fields - helping western companies to identify opportunities and secure revenues in Korean markets. Originally from Uzbekistan, he has lived in Korea for over 10 years. Prior to joining Intralink, Dilshod worked for GS Group, Korea’s largest independent power producer, where he managed overseas and domestic greenfield and M&A projects in the renewable energy sector. He holds a degree in Business Administration and International Studies from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.

Julie is based in our Seoul office and manages our trade and investment work with the state of Arizona. After receiving her BA in Communication Studies from the University of Missouri, she worked at Hyundai in Korea, MSNBC & CBS in the US, the EBRD, and a US-based business consulting firm. More recently she has focused in the field of trade and investment and spent a total of ten years with the State of Virginia, first as its marketing director and then as the director of its Korea office. She serves as Vice President of Corporate Affairs at the Korea Chapter of the Association of US Army (AUSA) headquartered in Washington DC and is also a board director at the Korea Association of Defense Studies (KADIS).

Sooran specialises in the Korean Medtech and Life Sciences sector and has extensive experience in sales and marketing within the clinical, medtech, and life sciences industries. She worked as a nurse for five years at Seoul National University Hospital before moving into sales and marketing roles at multinational diagnostics companies, such as Werfen and Becton Dickinson and Co. She also led a marketing team for Koh Young Technology’s neurosurgical robotic solutions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ajou University in Korea and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Spain's IESE Business School.