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Maximizing Company Potential with Vision, Strategy and ExecutionAs a Senior Operations and Finance Leader, I identify and capitalize on business value drivers that deliver strong and sustained contributions to revenues, profits and optimization of business results. Learned and thrived in dynamic, rapidly changing environments across start-up, high growth and distressed businesses, in both public and private companies.Recognized by boards of directors, investors, shareholders, customers, colleagues and team members for integrity, focus and excellent relationship-building skills. Skilled in attracting, leading and mentoring key talent. Designed and optimized systems by instituting emerging technology and cutting-edge processes.Drove and Managed Exponential Revenue Growth – Key contributor to driving, and adapting Anthem Insurance from a single state mutual insurance provider to a national, public (NYSE) managed care leader. Doubled revenues and tripled profits for USI within five years. More than doubled Acordia’s revenue over a five year period.Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures – Completed 100+ acquisitions and over 30 divestitures – from due diligence and negotiations through integration and change management.Public Offerings – Key driver of IPOs. Took $12B Anthem Insurance public, which at the time, was one of the 25 largest IPOs in the history of the NYSE.Private Equity/Capital Raising – Led numerous debt and equity capital raisings, including LBO to take USI private. Raised $1.3B in new capital, including significant PE investment from Goldman Sachs.Shared Services Organizations – Created and led accounting shared services organization for a $12B entity, delivering +15% cost savings.SpecialtiesStrategic and Operational PlanningMutual Company ConversionsFinance, IT, Accounting InfrastructuresHR, Change ManagementLeadership DevelopmentSEC Reporting / GovernancePE InvestingInsuranceManaged CarePublic Company Investor Relations

Listed skills include Mergers And Acquisitions, Insurance, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, and 42 others.