Wall StreetAt Premier Focus Partners, we appreciate that organizations regularly recognize what their planning and vision for the future should be, but often times fall short in the execution. To that end, we leverage your knowledge of your business with our proven processes and experience to achieve that vision. Our mandate is to bring your vision to life.

Our consultants have worked across a varied number of industries. Together we will bring that unique perspective to your team. We will lead you, through the use of proven process-based practices and innovative strategies, to the desired operating model. In simple terms, we can help you close the gap between where you are and where you need to be.

Our approach allows us to work with you to quickly perform organizational assessments, vision formulation and strategic direction. Our leadership and management effectiveness will ensure that we bring the latest and most effective industry tools and trends to your team.

We bring your vision to life.

Our strength is listening, asking the right questions and making sure our solution fits the people and skills that your specific set of circumstances presents. More importantly, it is to do that in a timeframe and budget that fits your needs as well.

What types of challenges are you facing? Tell us, we promise we'll listen.

 



Management Bios


Esther Henselmans is a founder and Managing Director of Premier Focus Partners, with more than eighteen years of experience as a business manager and management consultant.

Esther has a solid background and proven track record in successfully collaborating with organizations to improve their internal structures and streamline/organize their business practices. Her expertise in efficiencies in the workplace has been utilized by all of her clients.

Esther has worked at several top financial institutions and in the health care industry, with an expertise in . KYC, AML and OFAC, Equity & Fixed Income trading processes and Exchange trading applications and processes

Esther's experience extends to the area's of procurement, human resource, risk management, information technology, operations and disaster recovery.  

Esther received her M.B.A. in 1998 at the University of Pittsburgh and a Master Degree in Law from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands in 1991.


Alex Heo
is a founder and Managing Director of Premier Focus Partners. Alex has more than twenty years of experience in the Financial Services Industry and extensive knowledge of Systems Architecture and Data Management. Alex has significant experience with topics like Mutual Funds Operations, Equity & Fixed Income trading systems, Exchange Trading applications and processes, Syndicated Loans, Cash Management and Global Reference Data Management including client / customer, account, product, political entity, industry segment, coverage, entity to entity hierarchy, OFAC sanctions, AML, and corporate actions.

Alex has a successful track record of delivering value to executives and senior managers related to Data Warehousing, Business Process Re-engineering, Technology Value Management and Risk management.

Alex is a graduate of Management and Executive Information systems program from Columbia University in 1995, Credit and Management Training program from Chemical Bank in 1993, Asian Studies program from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea and received his bachelor's degree in Arts with a major in International Business from the Hofstra University in New York in 1989.


Gene Kelly
is a founder and Managing Director of Premier Focus Partners. Gene has over 15 years experience in management consulting. Gene has led engagements for over 50 clients focusing on initiative creation, selection, and management of projects both large and small.

Gene's seasoned approach to business analysis and project management, as well as his strong interpersonal and communication skills, have led to significant achievements in the areas of technology outsourcing, business process development, re-engineering and project management. He has provided these services for industry leaders across a wide variety of sectors including financial services, insurance, health care, and entertainment.

His extensive experience includes knowledge in Mutual Funds, Equity & Fixed Income trading, operational and technology outsourcing.

Gene received his bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Political Science from the Fordham University in New York.