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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

Completed the sale of VIZIO to Walmart on December 3, 2024.As Chief Financial Officer & Head of HR Operations, I established and implemented KPIs, controls, and processes, as well as standardized best practices, which allowed us to scale our new revenue by 10 fold and more than double our headcount in just three years. Lead M&A considerations, processes and strategic road mapping. I lead the Finance and HR departments, ensuring proper financial reporting, HRIS management, financial automation and organizational best practices to strengthening and scale a growing enterprise. I oversee real estate strategy and serve on the Equity Plan, 401(k), Disclosure and Risk Management committees. Lastly, I serve on the Executive Leadership team, working closely with the CEO/COO to represent the company to institutional investors, lead analyst calls, and drive strategic operational decisions.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Lead IPO process resulting in a successful listing on the NYSE with a $4 billion valuation. Additionally, I broadened and scaled 40+ person Finance & Accounting team to achieve IPO readiness while driving investment banker and legal advisor selection processes.

New York, Ny, Us

Lead finance executive for a division of CBS with $2 billion in revenue and over $600 million in EBITDA.Responsible for production accounting team, development, content performance measurement, facilities/real estate, strategic investments and cash flow management.

New York, Ny, Us

Promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance/Treasury and Investor Relations, I provided supervisory oversight of a dynamic 12-person Corporate Treasury team, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with departmental goals and objectives. Additionally, I served as a member of the Defined Contribution Investment Committee, where I helped manage and grow investment portfolios to maximize retirement savings for employees. I also provided advisory services to the Pension Investment Committee, which consisted of high-level executives, offering valuable insights and recommendations to optimize investment decisions and mitigate risks.

New York, Ny, Us

As Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, I led and managed the NYSE listing process for a high-profile IPO of a multi-billion outdoor advertising subsidiary. Through my expertise in investor communication and positioning strategies, I successfully guided the company through the listing process. Additionally, I developed and executed a comprehensive and strategic communications initiative that positively influenced investors and analysts. As a result, the company's perception improved as it transitioned its business model towards streaming and enhanced audience monetization.

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In my role as Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy and Managing Director/Senior Vice President, I had the opportunity to lead the global expansion and strategic partnerships in key markets such as China, India, and Dubai. To ensure success in these markets, I conducted thorough market research with prestigious consultants to assess market opportunities and navigate local regulatory dynamics. I also delivered comprehensive quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors, which provided insightful analysis on various aspects such as the competitive landscape, public/investor perception, stock valuation, and analyst research coverage.

New York, Ny, Us

As Equity Research Analyst – Financial Institutions Group, I Initiated primary research coverage of publicly traded companies in the online trading and investing technology sector as well as performed company valuation analysis utilizing DDM, DCF, and group analysis to manage stock ratings and price targets.

San Mateo, California, Us

Highly selective training program to develop future leaders through a departmental rotational process including marketing, fund operations and equity research.