Location

Austin, Texas - United States

Industry

Energy, Automotive, Manufacturing

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Bio

Charles D’Andrade is the Founder of Trobak LLC and a Senior Managing Director of the Firm that specializes in consulting in the oil and gas trading industry. He is responsible for Business Development, contract negotiations and risk analysis for the company. Market focus is specifically Caribbean, Central and South America.Mr. D’Andrade is a successful entrepreneur with over 20 years involved in the automotive and oil and gas industries. Before starting Trobak, Mr. D’Andrade was also instrumental in the formation of an oil trading company focusing on purchasing and re-selling distillate products to major oil companies.He was educated in England and earned his B.B.A. degree in International Business and Marketing from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. During his studies he formed Rover Accessories, a company in the automotive industry that would go on to design, manufacture and sell high-end accessories to major auto manufacturers, primarily Land Rover in North America. He is also founder and Principal of Lone Star Ballistics, an ammunition company based in Austin. He sits on the board of 2 non-profit organizations; Supporting Our Servicemen (SOS) and Our Mission Possible.

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I am good at

Startups. Strategic Marketing. Contract Negotiations.

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Skills and Expertise

startups entrepreneurship marketing business development Strategic planning management consulting