Grow Your Business Beyond Borders
International trade solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries
About Pannexus
Our Expertise
At Pannexus, we specialize in connecting businesses with international trade opportunities within the sectors of retail and government. Our team of experts has a wealth of knowledge in sourcing deals in the British and European landscape, to bring these to the USA. We have knowledge of regulatory pathways, compliance, legal services, experience in market entry to major retail businesses and government contracts in the USA.
Our Approach
We take a personalized approach to every client we work with, ensuring that we understand their unique needs and goals. Our team works closely with our clients to source and conduct due diligence on relevant products, develop customized solutions that ensure successful cross-border transactions. We work across various industries including healthcare, technology, nutraceuticals, skin care, cosmetics, devices and energy.
Our Network
We have a vast network of international partners and contacts in the UK, Europe and the USA that we leverage to help our clients expand their reach. Through our network, we can help businesses in UK, Europe and USA find new markets with a focus on entering the USA, identify potential buyers/suppliers within the USA retail sector, USA Government and Department of Defence.
About US
Dr Laila Samady-Mustad, Partner
Dr Laila Samady-Mustad, Partner
Dr Laila Samady-Mustad, Partner
Laila Samady-Mustad is a scientist, advisor, entrepreneur and investor with more than 25 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnology industry in the UK, US and France. Her expertise is in medical affairs, partnerships, business development and capital raising strategies.
Based in London, she is a Venture Partner, A
Laila Samady-Mustad is a scientist, advisor, entrepreneur and investor with more than 25 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnology industry in the UK, US and France. Her expertise is in medical affairs, partnerships, business development and capital raising strategies.
Based in London, she is a Venture Partner, Advisor and Member of the Investment Committee at Ryse Asset Management, a Health Technology investment firm and she serves on the board of several companies.
Previously, she held senior executive positions, scientific and business development roles, in several early-stage medical technology companies in the USA, Vigilent Labs, Covanos Inc., G3 Therapeutics. While at Boehringer Ingelheim, she served in increasingly senior roles in Washington DC and London, leading to Global Partnerships in Oncology.
Laila holds a PhD in Molecular Pathology and Immunology from University College London and her work led to a spin-out company, BioVex, which was acquired by Amgen for $1Bn.
Prior to her PhD, Laila obtained an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology from Institut Pasteur and a BSc in Biochemistry from Trinity College, Hartford, CT, USA.
Eduardo Mustad, Partner
Dr Laila Samady-Mustad, Partner
Dr Laila Samady-Mustad, Partner
Eduardo Mustad joined the Mustad United Group in 2012 as an administrator where he serves on the board of five companies. The Mustad Group was founded in 1832 in Norway and Eduardo is the seventh generation Mustad involved in the company.
He is a Founder and Director of Interselect NV since 2005, a firm advising equity funds that invests
Eduardo Mustad joined the Mustad United Group in 2012 as an administrator where he serves on the board of five companies. The Mustad Group was founded in 1832 in Norway and Eduardo is the seventh generation Mustad involved in the company.
He is a Founder and Director of Interselect NV since 2005, a firm advising equity funds that invests in stock markets around the world.
Prior to this, Eduardo was involved in the initial process of setting up Albert Inc. a startup company specialising in knowledge management, as well as providing competitive intelligence research to them.
He began his career in Germany and in the US with REHAU, a tier one supplier to car companies, working in various engineering roles.
Eduardo has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.
Eduardo has lived in six countries across three continents, America, Europe and Asia.
John M. Falk, Partner
Robert A. Heggie, Partner
Robert A. Heggie, Partner
John Falk is an entrepreneur, international lawyer and businessman with more than thirty-five years of experience in the technology, military, medical and bio-surveillance industries in the U.S.A, Europe and the Middle East. Mr. Falk’s expertise within these industries includes strategic relations, business development, international sa
John Falk is an entrepreneur, international lawyer and businessman with more than thirty-five years of experience in the technology, military, medical and bio-surveillance industries in the U.S.A, Europe and the Middle East. Mr. Falk’s expertise within these industries includes strategic relations, business development, international sales and market development.
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, he continues his work as a Founder and President of Vigilent Inc. and Vigilent Labs while also serving as Managing Partner of The Falk Law Firm, pllc. Mr. Falk began Vigilent in April 2015 in response to the first SARS outbreak and the recognized need for a comprehensive Bio-Terrorism Threat Response System and in May 2019 he Founded Vigilent Labs to bring forward state of the art Bio-Surveillance and Rapid Disease Screening & Testing platforms and Digital Health credentials with Interoperable Health Surveillance solutions.
Mr. Falk has successfully assisted clients in all aspects advanced technology and services within the U.S.A. and to Foreign Governments and development of markets for new technologies in the Medical, Military, Security and for Technology Solutions. Mr. Falk was honored to be invited to join George Washington University School of Law as an Adjunct Professor of Law in the fields of International Law, National Security and Arbitration Law.
Mr. Falk has served as a Lecturer on the subjects of Federal Appropriations Law, Government Contracts and Military Procurement, Cyber Security and Unmanned Systems and International Trade for Federal Government Agencies. Mr. Falk is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, as well as, the Bars of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Mr. Falk received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University with honors in 1986, with majors in Politics and Journalism. In 1986 Mr. Falk also received the Congressional Award Gold Medal from the United States Congress for his volunteer public service, initiative, and achievement. Mr. Falk returned to Washington and Lee University School of Law and received the degree of Juris Doctor in 1990.
Mr. Falk was proud to serve the U.S. Congress on the Congressional Award Foundation Board of Directors, the only official charity of the U.S. Congress, for twenty- one years. In 2007 President George W. Bush honored Mr. Falk for his Public Service by receiving the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Public Service.
Robert A. Heggie, Partner
Robert A. Heggie, Partner
Robert A. Heggie, Partner
Robert Heggie was reared in British Columbia, Canada, where he studied Psychology and English on a full scholarship for bagpipes at Simon Fraser University. He completed his studies at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, (BCIT) becoming a Certified Engineering Technician with an emphasis in civil & structural engineering. His
Robert Heggie was reared in British Columbia, Canada, where he studied Psychology and English on a full scholarship for bagpipes at Simon Fraser University. He completed his studies at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, (BCIT) becoming a Certified Engineering Technician with an emphasis in civil & structural engineering. His early career evolved into property management with responsibility for over 2,000,000 square feet of government buildings for one of British Columbia's largest building companies.
However, Robert found his true profession, retailing, when recruited to the Hudson Bay Company. During his decade there his senior executive roles included Operations, Financial Services and Licensing, and was classified as an “Insider” and member of the Management Committee. His specialty was the development of "licensed departments", or "store in store programs". This included leased space for independent retailers, branded products, franchises and unique market promotions for company stores / brands. He was instrumental in launching/expanding MAC Cosmetics at Hudson’s Bay when they were virtually unknown. He grew his portfolio into the most profitable division of the Company, generating over 30% of total company profits from less than 10% of the total selling area.
Using the skills and experiences gained to that point, Robert left Canada and founded HK Retail Concepts / Non-Traditional Retail, Inc. (NTR) consulting companies focused on third party programs with major retailers.
Now an internationally recognized leader in its niche, NTR projects include franchising, licensing, consulting, business and marketing plans, branding, including new concepts & products. NTR also negotiates agreements with and for major retailers, manufacturers and clients desiring introductions to major retailers. NTR helps create differentiation for retailers; managing and implementing store specific programs; and expanding brands. NTR helps to execute its recommendations, assisting in ongoing implementation, working with companies such as Target, Wal-Mart, Hudson’s Bay, Costco, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, BJ’s, Sam’s Club, US Military Exchanges, Tim Hortons and many more. At highest levels, NTR has worked with many major retailers in North America and internationally, including helping bring Walmart to Canada and launching their store-in-store third party businesses.
As Co-Founder/Chief Merchant, Robert worked for John and James Cameron (Avatar) since 2012 for the Human Health Organization and at the same time, following a merger in 2017 with ROKiT Group, owned by John Paul DeJoria (Patron & Paul Mitchell). He was also instrumental in acquisition of MeMD® by Walmart. NTR was also recruited to launch Mode Mobile "The only phone that pays you” and launched it in Walmart and helped grow its subscriber base to 40 million globally. Robert was also key to success during the Pandemic, helping Human Health Org. to “re-launch Hollywood filming”, - from Lionsgate® to Sesame Street® with Covid testing, in addition to disinfectant solutions such as 1st Place Science.
In addition, Robert is Chairman Advisory Board for Twin Towers Trading one of the largest Event based marketing companies of its kind and the largest landlord of Subway in the world, with thousands of QSR locations inside Walmart stores.
Two highlights of Robert’s career include being invited to the White House and guest lecturer at UCLA.