BALKE & PARTNERS
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Natural Stone Experts
INTRO
Welcome to the Our Experts section of Balke & Partners, where we proudly introduce the skilled professionals behind our global natural stone network. Each expert in our team brings years of experience and specialized knowledge in quarry management, stone processing, and the international stone trade. Browse through our network to view detailed profiles, contact information, and areas of expertise, ensuring you have direct access to the right specialist for your project needs.
Markus Balke
Founder Balke & Partners
Expert worldwide
Regional Director Europe
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de
Joseph Sam
Expert Partner
Regional Director South and East Asia
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de
J. Jorge Villaseñor Cabral
Expert Partner worldwide
Gold and Silver Deposits - Mining Engineer and Metallurgist
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de
Dr.-Ing James Varela
Expert Partner
Regional Director
South America and Lusophone countries
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de
Ajit Kumar
Finance & Business Development
Expert
Partner East and North Asia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de
Marilena Sidiropoulou
Expert Partner
Country Director Greece
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de
Eduardo M. Zavala
Expert Partner
Regional Director
Mexico and Hispanic countries, South America
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de
Henning Roger Gravdal
Finance & Strategic Management
Geologist, Expert for Concrete Technology and Mineral Processing
Regional Director Scandinavia
Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland
Director and Founder of Balke & Partner network with currently more than 200 experts in stone business and associated fields established in August 2010. Orator at World-Stone Congresses, international conventions and fairs.Xiamen/China - Middle East Big 5 Dubai/UAE - Verona/Italy and many more. Member of IMC Institute of Managements Consultants USA Member of APC Association of Professional Consultants Member of National Stone Association NSI Inventor of quarry portal – the worldwide one and only portal to buy and sell quarries and natural resources - since 5/2010 www.quarryforsale.com www.steinbruchverkauf.de