Caroline Faller Email & Phone Number

Durham, Nc, Us

Responsible for success of acquisitions into Blue Cross NC's Diversified Business Group portfolio, including deal process post-sign, stabilization, integration, and development of new products launched by portfolio companies. Sample projects include:- Acquisition of third-party administrator (TPA) to expand offerings to self-funded employers- Stand up of joint venture (JV) with group of independent physician practices- Launch of TPA-backed employer benefits product, resulting in 160,000 customers within 12 months- Insourcing and dissolution of Medicare Advantage (MA) JV- Acquisition and turnaround of 55 urgent and primary care clinics- Management of ongoing product development, integration, and portfolio delivery

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Transaction execution experience spanning acquisitions and divestitures across industries and geographies across the deal lifecycle from due diligence to post-close integration, turnaround, and value capture. Sample deals include:- $2B sale of automotive business from diversified manufacturer- $400M acquisition of oil and gas business to Fortune 50 conglomerate- Stand up of $500M joint venture between industrial automation and oil and gas companies- $150B merger of F100 equals and subsequent 3 way spin- $1B divestiture of generics pharmaceutical business from life science leader- $3B acquisition of consumer pharmaceutical business by Fortune 50 industry leader- $3B spinoff of consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturer

London, Gb

• Developed future state operating model and managed deal close readiness for $500M joint venture alliance to provide Internet of Things (IOT) capabilities at a multinational oil company, including development of transition and managed service agreements, go to market capabilities, and reporting to BoD• Coordinated transition planning and value capture of $100M of G&A synergies and stranded costs from $150B merger of equals and subsequent 3-way spin• Led program management for $1B divestiture, including analysis of cost model, operating model design, management of communications workstream, and tracking of operational requirements and milestones by function (e.g., Finance, IT, Supply Chain)• Developed rebranding and regulatory strategy for global medical device integration at a Fortune 50 company, including commercial marketing changes, international trade and legal requirements, and health authority submissions in 50+ countries • Drafted transition service agreements (TSAs) and finance communications plan for $3B spinoff at a consumer products company

London, Gb

Paris, Fr

• Conducted Lean assessment of manufacturing facility across 18 functional and technical dimensions to determine operational improvements and cost reduction opportunities, resulting in $6.9M of identified revenue increases and cost savings• Engineered operating model redesign for tracking and reporting of $500M in annual spend at a global candy company, leveraging quantitative research to find cost savings and areas for technical improvement• Facilitated change management for marketing spend management system implementation at a $35B consumer goods company; including conducting focus groups, leading stakeholder interviews, and training 200 marketers on new processes; resulting in better efficiency and tracking of spend• Supervised purchase order conversion work stream, amounting to $10M in spend, for a Fortune 50 company preparing for corporate divestiture by setting deliverables to be met by the client, developing business process documentation, and analyzing two years of past purchase and invoice data• Designed rollout strategy, managed project plan, and developed and delivered launch communications and trainings for 500+ customers of a new contract management system at a global pharmaceutical company

Paris, Fr

• Evaluated direct and indirect spend data for multiple government agencies to identify opportunities for savings and better sourcing procedures resulting in 12% savings over $35M of spend• Supervised four Account Specialists and Interns, and facilitated their training and career development

• Researched and analyzed potential vendor market for government contracting needs by reviewing client’s contract type, set-aside, and budget requirements; and utilizing e-sourcing tools and past spend data

Washington, Dc, Us

• Fulfilled duties of Foreign Service Officer in his absence by coordinating U.S. government actions with Estonia and Finland• Liaised with U.S. and foreign diplomats in Washington and abroad to ensure open communication between Washington and embassies worldwide • Wrote speeches and prepared talking points for Ambassadors and Assistant Secretaries

Washington, Dc, Us

• Assisted Contracting Officers with regular procurement duties including researching possiblevendors, reviewing offers/RFPs, and drafting contracts• Reviewed contracts post-award to ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations• Collected procurement data on an ongoing basis for inclusion in reports for agency principals and to meet federal reporting requirements• Analyzed past procurement information to ensure compliance with federal regulations

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy, Finance

B.A, Government And International Politics, French