The Rae Group, Inc. Consultant Biographies

Dianna Old is Founder and President of The Rae Group Inc. With almost thirty years of experience as a change practitioner guiding personal and organizational transformation, Dianna is responsible for breakthrough techniques used successfully to implement the strategies of senior executives launching major change initiatives in leading corporations. She has a graduate degree from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. Prior to forming The Rae Group, Dianna was with Block, Petrella, Weisbord, Inc., a leading organization development firm in the U.S.; and formerly held a leadership position with The University of Michigan Medical Center. In the consulting industry, Dianna's clients credit her with a new approach to leadership and change that has altered the way they approach their leadership task; and, has transformed the nature, culture, operating methods, capability and performance of their organizations. As developer of The Rae Group's change method, the firm’s solid track record represents her years of successful strategic change partnerships with Presidents and CEOs in the finance, manufacturing, health care, insurance, oil, consumer, service, and technology industries. In the year 2000, Dianna expanded the firm's reach to communities and their leaders and began utilizing the change method in this complex environment. Dianna's interest remains in partnering with leaders in settings where significant change is needed.

David Fagiano is the former President and CEO of American Management Association International. During his tenure he grew AMAI into the largest management training organization in the world. Revenues nearly tripled, growing 280% while profitability increased ten-fold. This profitability increase occurred in spite of creating a self-funded start-up in North America and a global expansion that saw the opening of operations in Japan, China, Pakistan, and Argentina. This transformation spanned several years and included a radical change in strategy, structure, culture, and systems. Fagiano has vast international experience and an extensive background in publishing, having been the President of a publishing firm in Boston. He is an acknowledged expert in both the consumer and business-to-business direct marketing industries.

Jack Lousma is an aerospace engineer, former career military officer/fighter pilot and former astronaut with over thirty years of experience in leadership, business start-up, and the development of innovative high technology products and systems. As an entrepreneur the past twenty years, Lousma was founding President and CEO of a global information technology network (CIESIN), co-founder of AeroSport, Inc., a now profitable company producing an innovative electronic device for the medical and fitness industries. He is currently President of an early-stage company that recently commercialized and is manufacturing a new dental instrument. Not only did he pioneer these endeavors, leading start-up teams through product development, regulatory approval and production, he worked with funding agencies and investors to secure the financing for these companies. He serves on the Board of Directors for numerous organizations including a Regional Bank, and is Adjunct Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, The University of Michigan.

John O'Green is the former President and CEO of VW Credit, Inc., a virtual start-up he created for the parent company, Volkswagen of America. During his tenure there, the receivable base grew from $100 million to $3 billion while the company experienced consistent profitability. From an experience base with small emerging companies to large global giants, John has provided consultation to clients that helps them to derive the clearest market place views, relevant overall strategic direction, required company and individual cultural changes and, most importantly, link these to improved overall operational and hard number performance. Launching or overhauling Brands and the development of new and dynamic products has been the focus of many of his engagements.

Chris White is an experienced leader and consultant. Chris is focused on extending the firm's reach in the corporate sector forming unique partnerships with leaders who are deeply committed to bringing about a fundamental change in their organization. After holding top leadership roles in Ireland and the United States, Chris launched his consulting career. Clients have spanned many industries, including professional services, technology, pharmaceuticals, foundations and non-profits. Chris holds a Bachelor's degree from The University of Sheffield, UK, and a Masters in Business Administration from The University of Michigan.

Suzanne (Moyer) Baazet is an entrepreneur and former non-profit executive with experience in international business development and organization transformation. As President of AIESEC Inc., she oversaw the launch of a new business model and expansion of AIESEC’s customer base into new sectors and regions of the world. Her leadership roles involved working in more than 15 countries and included private corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities. In addition to her executive leadership and change experience, she has extensive experience in financial system design and implementation. Prior to joining The Rae Group, Suzanne oversaw the startup of US operations of a European trade company and was involved in the creation of a venture-capital firm focused on entrepreneurial ventures in emerging economies. She speaks fluent French and conversational Arabic and is a published author on business and development in the Middle East. Suzanne was awarded a Fulbright grant to research the impact of the globalization of Moroccan economic policy on the management competencies required of Moroccan entrepreneurs and executives.