GSA LEADERSHIP

Who We Are

SEAN POND

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Sean D. Pond is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Global Solutions Worldwide, LLC, which mobilizes global logistics, construction, mining, import / export and procurement initiatives in West Africa and Asia assisting AFRICOM and SOCAF with large multinational exercises such as Flintlock and African Lion, and has conducted support operations in 10 different countries on the African continent. He has spearheaded various major projects, such as the Initial Public Offering of The Cape Verde Fast Ferry in the Republic of Cabo Verde. Sean also retired after a successful career in the U.S. Army Active and Reserve components where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is a seasoned executive professional with extensive experience in strategic and operational leadership and consulting positions within the U.S. Department of Defense and the international business community.

Sean holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Western Maryland College and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Oklahoma, and earned certifications from the University of Oxford in Venture Finance and The University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business in Senior Executive Leadership. Previously, he was on the Board of Directors for the El Paso Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW 812) where he held the office of Quartermaster. Currently, he is the President of the Board of Directors for the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief and serves on the advisory board for the Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department at UTEP.

TANYA KALYA LOYA

CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

Tanya Kalya Loya has never operated on an ordinary timeline. She became the youngest elected official in Texas at 18, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Politics at 19, and completed her Master of Science in Intelligence and National Security Studies at 20 — all from the University of Texas at El Paso. That trajectory speaks directly to how she leads: with urgency, precision, and a command of complex systems that most professionals spend decades developing.
As Chief Operating Officer of Global Solutions Worldwide, Tanya oversees the company's operations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. She directs cross-continental execution, evaluates financial models and investment opportunities, and drives the strategic initiatives that position GSW Worldwide for principled, sustainable growth in some of the world's most demanding environments.
Her background spans Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) work for public and private intelligence agencies, executive leadership across both sectors, and extensive experience building cross-functional teams and high-stakes international partnerships. She brings rare fluency in geopolitical risk, financial strategy, and operational execution — evaluating complex environments with the clarity and discipline that GSW Worldwide's clients depend on.
Beyond her operational role, Tanya's research focuses on space security, the militarization of the space domain, and the emergence of space as a critical theater of national security and international competition. She studies how space-based infrastructure, defense strategy, and commercial space ventures are reshaping the intelligence and risk landscape — a perspective that directly informs how she identifies emerging opportunity and evaluates long-term strategic positioning for GSW Worldwide and its partners.
Tanya's leadership is central to Global Solutions Worldwide's commitment to delivering principled, high-performance solutions across Africa, Asia, and the Americas — bridging American enterprise with global opportunity in the environments that demand it most.

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JOHN R. MONTEIRO

PRESIDENT

John R. Monteiro is a visionary entrepreneur and seasoned business leader with over four decades of experience spanning engineering, construction, renewable energy, and international business development. With a proven track record of building and scaling successful ventures, John is known for combining technical expertise with strategic insight to drive growth, innovation, and impact—both locally and globally.

As the founder and CEO of multiple companies, including the highly successful ASEC Corporation, John has led teams of over 100 professionals and overseen thousands of contracts, including infrastructure projects as significant as the $3 billion Boston Harbor Cleanup. Under his leadership, ASEC and its sister company APLUS Construction Services grew to generate over $10 million in annual revenue, cementing their place as premier firms in the engineering and construction industry.

John’s entrepreneurial journey has since evolved to include groundbreaking work in renewable energy. Through his work with GW2E and Verde Survey Solutions, he has introduced green technologies and waste-to-energy solutions to emerging African markets, conducting over 40 international business missions and forging high-level partnerships with government leaders and financial institutions across Cape Verde, Ghana, Angola, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

In every venture, John brings forward-thinking financial modeling, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to empowering communities through sustainable economic development. His efforts extend beyond business into civic leadership, serving as President and Chairman of several organizations dedicated to promoting economic independence and opportunity for the African and Cape Verdean diasporas.

Areas of Expertise:

Startup development & business strategy
Financial modeling & investment planning
Engineering, construction & infrastructure management
Renewable energy and green technologies
Cross-cultural business leadership & diplomacy

Leadership & Affiliations:

President & Chairman, African Diaspora Economic Council (2024–Present)
President & Chairman, CABO International Community Foundation (2018–Present)
President & Chairman, Cape Verdean American Business Organization (2007–2013)
President, Associated Minority Business Enterprises of New England (1983–2000)
Vice President, Mass Minority Contractors Association (2000–2008)

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Tufts University
Graduate, Scituate High School, Massachusetts