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New York, Ny, Us

Directed oversight of strategic partnerships and deal negotiations across Data & Trading, Sportsbook & Casino Product, and Marketing verticals in alignment with product launch and customer acquisition goals. Executed financial modeling and business case development for C-suite presentations to secure buy-in on partnership strategies. Maintained strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, regulatory, product development, and marketing teams to achieve consensus on partner selection and negotiation approaches. Spearheaded due diligence and integration processes for key corporate development initiatives, including acquisition of PointsBet. Managed team of two direct reports and three additional dotted line reports, fostering a balanced performance & high EQ culture within the organization.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Advised Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Global Communications on strategic decisions, personnel management, and budget allocations. Commanded operational hub for Twitter Communications, spanning five global markets, including North America, LATAM, EMEA, APAC, and Japan. Oversaw investment in strategic communications initiatives to increase awareness of Twitter's products, partnerships, financial performance, and policy decisions. Developed strategic frameworks and project plans to address operational opportunities, collaborating with functional teams such as HR, Finance, Consumer Product Marketing, and Public Policy.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Conducted macro & micro analyses to develop strategic frameworks for solving complex problems facing Meta’s North American ad sales business. Integrated market intelligence with internal data to inform strategic decisions across industry groups and drive business growth through challenging market conditions. Led monthly/quarterly financial processes, including preparation, scripting, and storyboarding for executive revenue analysis presentations.

London, Gb

Counselled premier Private Equity clients on complex transactions in sectors such as Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, FinTech, Industrials, Infrastructure, Technology, and Leisure. Executed multiple M&A advisory and financing processes, with responsibilities including financial modeling, leading due diligence calls, and drafting transaction-related documents. Served as primary point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless coordination among all parties involved. Developed and implemented strategic exit plans to optimize client returns. Oversaw entire deal cycle, from initial consultation to closing of transactions.

London, Gb

Executed corporate finance duties to bolster Private Equity client transactions, including financial modeling and strategic deal support. Analyzed market trends and financial statements to inform investment strategies and client recommendations.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Managed credit risk assessments for a $23.0B portfolio, encompassing diverse range of global financial institutions including investment banks, commercial banks, clearinghouses, GSEs, and multinational corporations. Conducted due diligence for internal corporate development initiatives, formulating strategic recommendations and drafting executive summaries for CxO level review.

London, Gb

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Sustainability

Bachelor'S Degree, Management Science And Finance