Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Mr. Mattin completed his undergraduate studies in economics at Kabul University. His postgraduate education consists of the completion of the Economics and Political Science Program at the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, and studying political science and diplomacy at Oxford University. Mr. Mattin also studied business administration at Georgetown University and strategic management at Cornell University. He is an alumnus of Oxford North America and Cornell University. Mr. Mattin regularly provides political commentaries on Voice of America (VOA), British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and Radio Liberty.

Background

• Assad A. Mattin serves as a Senior Analyst at SOS International (SOSi).

• Mr. Mattin is a member of the board of directors at the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce.

• Prior to beginning his corporate career, Mr. Mattin completed extensive work in Afghan politics and diplomacy, serving as Director of Communication and Spokesman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and later as Deputy Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United Nations.

• He has held a variety of senior management positions with FORTUNE 500 corporations.