Meet our team of international business advisors

Our team of international advisors helps you scale smarter and succeed globally.

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Cynthia Dearin

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Cynthia helps business owners scale into international markets by building powerful strategies that generate momentum, attract the right partners and drive revenue growth.

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Mike Todd

Senior Advisor, Consumer Products

Mike helps consumer products companies go global by developing winning strategies, pricing models and distributor networks that drive profitable international growth.

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Kathryn Read

Senior Advisor, Europe & UK

Kathryn helps consumer goods brands expand into the UK, Europe, and Asia by matching them with the right markets and distributors, and delivering end-to-end support from strategy to sales success.

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Kelly-ann Maxwell

Senior Advisor, Business Optimisation

Kelly-Ann (Kam) helps ambitious tech and service-based businesses scale globally by streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience and aligning strategy with profitable, long-term growth.

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Jillian Rainbow

Senior Advisor & Fractional CFO

Jillian helps business owners optimise profit and cash flow by aligning financial strategy with commercial goals so they can go global with confidence and clarity.

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Jemima Snow

Head of Marketing

Jemima helps purpose-driven businesses scale internationally by combining digital strategy, market intelligence, and operational know-how to unlock global growth.

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Nicolas Briand

Senior Advisor, Premium Food & Beverages

Nicolas helps premium food and beverage brands scale globally by crafting market-specific strategies, securing top-tier distributors, and turning international ambition into profitable growth.

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Tatiana Miron

SENIOR ADVISOR, MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Tatiana helps companies expand internationally by delivering data-driven insights and leveraging AI to uncover high-impact growth opportunities in global markets.”

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Andrew Sharpe

Senior Advisor, Technology

Andrew helps technology leaders scale by strengthening their go-to-market strategy, sales infrastructure and tech foundations to unlock revenue growth and investor confidence.

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Levi Sinson

Digital Operations Manager

Levi Sinson is the Digital Operations Manager at Dearin & Associates. In this role, he oversees the firm’s digital systems and processes

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Aileen Bancale

Client Success & Business Operations Manager

Aileen Bancale is the Client Success and Business Operations Manager at Dearin & Associates. She leads client onboarding and offboarding

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John Tinkham

WEBMASTER & DESIGN LEAD

John is the Webmaster and Design Lead at Dearin & Associates. He manages the firm’s website, leads SEO strategy, and ensures brand consistency

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Shalin Jahagirdar

International Business Analyst

Shalin Jahagirdar is an  international business consultant with a keen interest in business and science.

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Ruby Liu

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST

Ruby is an international business consultant. Her interest in the industry began during her final

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Justin Alexander Hadinoto

International Business Analyst

Justin is an international business consultant with a background in marketing and human resource management.

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Alyssa Ching

Executive Assistant

Alyssa Ching is from the Philippines and holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.

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Priya Uskovic

International Business Intern

Priya is an aspiring international business consultant. Having lived in Singapore and attended an international school, she has developed a deep appreciation for the role of culture in business.

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Tiphaine Gentil

International Business Intern

Tiphaine is a Franco-British Master’s in Management student currently studying at one of France’s top universities.

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Florencia Widjojo

International Business Intern

Florencia is an aspiring international business analyst currently pursuing a Master of Commerce in Strategy and Innovation at the University of New South Wales.

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Jemima Snow

HEAD OF DIGITAL, United States

Jemima Snow is an international business and marketing consultant specialising in emerging markets, including the Middle East, China and Indonesia.

She has worked across a range of international consulting engagements, including food and beverage market access to Indonesia, investor relations and business development in China, and strategic business connections programs between Australia and the Gulf States.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she works predominantly with technology and manufacturing companies to internationalise their products and services to new markets.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics from Macquarie University, and a Masters of Commerce, majoring in International Business from the Australian School of Business, University of New South Wales.

Levi Singson

DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, Philippines

Levi Sinson is the Digital Operations Manager at Dearin & Associates. In this role, he oversees the firm’s digital systems and processes, ensuring smooth execution of internal operations while also supporting client success. Levi coordinates brand-building and sales campaigns for clients, leveraging his expertise in digital marketing, email automation, social media management, and digital platform optimisation.

Born and raised in the Philippines, Levi is fluent in Filipino and English. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of San Carlos. Before joining Dearin & Associates, he worked as a Process Engineer in the medical device industry. With a strong analytical mindset and a growing marketing skill set, Levi is passionate about driving business growth through smart, efficient digital strategies.

Ailen Bangcale

CLIENT SUCCESS & BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER, Philippines

Aileen Bancale is the Client Success and Business Operations Manager at Dearin & Associates. She leads client onboarding and offboarding, manages accounts receivable and payable, and ensures a seamless experience for both clients and the internal team. With over a decade of professional experience, Aileen brings deep expertise in program management, operations, and process improvement.

Aileen holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Jose–Recoletos. Her career began in freelance administrative support, where she developed strong skills in bookkeeping, calendar management, and creating streamlined systems that boost efficiency. She is known for her dedication, precision, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

John Tinkham

WEBMASTER & DESIGN LEAD, Philippines

John is the Webmaster and Design Lead at Dearin & Associates. He manages the firm’s website, leads SEO strategy, and ensures brand consistency across all digital and print assets. John is also responsible for creating high-quality marketing collateral and visual deliverables for both the firm and its clients.

With over 10 years of experience in design and web development, John has worked with businesses in more than 10 countries. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from St. Peter’s College in the Philippines and has completed numerous programming and multimedia seminars. His expertise spans graphic design, SEO, video editing, UX/UI, and responsive website development across platforms like WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace.

Ruby Liu

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST, SYDNEY
Ruby is an aspiring international business consultant. Her interest in the industry began during her final years of high school, but can be traced back to her immersive upbringing in a bilingual and bicultural household. Having lived in China for a lot of her life, she has gained an enriched understanding of the international community, and is eager to employ these understandings into a business setting. Ruby is currently studying a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations, with a major in International Business, at the University of Sydney. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Justin Alexander Hadinoto

International Business Analyst

Justin is an international business consultant with a background in marketing and human resource management. With a background in workplace compensation and Occupational Health and Safety, he has also worked at Deloitte, integrating Generative AI into operations—demonstrating strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. Having lived in Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia, Justin has cultivated a strong ability to navigate cross-cultural interactions. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce with distinction and is fluent in Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, and English, allowing him to craft tailored marketing content for diverse audiences.

Alyssa Ching

Executive Assistant
Alyssa Ching is from the Philippines and holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. With experience as a Raw Materials Movement Team Lead in a beverage FMCG company. Her specialization includes logistics, materials management, and operational efficiency. Her professional background reflects a strong commitment to optimizing processes in fast-paced industries.

Priya Uskovic

INtern

Priya is an aspiring international business consultant. Having lived in Singapore and attended an international school, she has developed a deep appreciation for the role of culture in business. This perspective has shaped her studies at the University of Sydney, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies, majoring in International Business and Finance. With a strong interest in global markets and strategy, Priya is passionate about helping businesses navigate the complexities of international expansion.

Tiphaine Gentil

Intern

Tiphaine is a Franco-British Master’s in Management student currently studying at one of France’s top universities. Having lived in France, Switzerland, Australia, and the United Kingdom, she brings a strong sense of cultural awareness and an open-minded approach to her work. With two student consulting projects already completed, Tiphaine is excited to join Dearin & Associates as an intern to further develop her skills and gain deeper insights into the consulting industry.

Florencia Widjojo

International Business Intern

Florencia is an aspiring international business analyst currently pursuing a Master of Commerce in Strategy and Innovation at the University of New South Wales. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Product Design from the University of Technology Sydney, a combination that uniquely equips her to blend strategic thinking with human-centered innovation.

Having lived in both Australia and Indonesia, Florencia brings a strong cross-cultural lens and global mindset to her work. Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia, she thrives in diverse, collaborative environments and is passionate about using creative problem-solving to drive meaningful transformation in modern business.

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