Michael Killian

Michael Killian joined the Vine Group's International Advisory Council in January 2010. He has worked on several initiatives and has maintained close professional ties with the Vine Group's founder since 2000. Mr.Killian has more than 25 years of experience working in business development for start-ups and large active enterprises throughout the globe. With a unique vision for process development and organizational change, Mr. Killian has held senior executive positions with some of the world's leading financial institutions, including the Hong Kong office of ABN Amro, the Chicago office of Peregrine Financial, the Singapore office of Chase Bank, and the Tokyo office of Baring Securities. He has successfully blended his knowledge of team motivation with his creative and analytical skills to develop and implement innovative ideas that produce dynamic results. Examples of Mr. Killian's work include leading Dubai Aerospace Enterprise's environmental initiatives including "green" jet fuel; playing a leading role in ABN Amro's first ever Chinese government approved Joint Venture with China Galaxy, China's largest state owned brokerage; and developing a profitable client base from Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong for Chicago-based Peregrine Financial. Most recently, he was the CFO for Al Ajneha Holdings (Dubai) Ltd, U.A.E., a multi-business unit start-up that included aircraft leasing, aviation services, airport ground handling services, and regional airport development. Mr. Killian is working with the Vine Group on global business opportunities originating in the Middle East.