Michael Muth is Managing Director of gata, an international business development consultancy, which helps growing companies build international partnerships.  Muth has 18 years experience in building international relationships, 12% of that living & working abroad.  Mike has served on the boards of 4 non-profit associations.  MM has spent 16 years working for medium-high tech firms.  He has big company experience with Xerox, Deutsche Bank, Siemens, & AC Nielsen Marketing Research, & small business experience on his own for 8 years with gata.  In the public sector, Professor Muth taught international marketing/management @ Chicago State University & worked in information technology business development for the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade in Chicago.  Mikey earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics from the University of Michigan & a Master of International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.