David Clifford Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

- Oversee daily operations of holding company and subsidiaries, ensuring all departments work cohesively to meet company goals.- Collaborate with the CEO and other executives to develop and implement business strategies that align with Tectonic Financial's long-term objectives.- Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement, implementing performance metrics to track and improve efficiency.

- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic plans that drive growth, innovation, and sustainability.- Analyze market trends and organizational capabilities to identify new business opportunities and areas for expansion.- Oversee the development and implementation of new technologies and products that enhance the company's service offerings and competitive edge.

Sugar Land, Tx, Us

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Fi

Taught a broad array of courses, including finance, investments, strategy, sales, marketing and communications.

• Held a variety of key management roles at Salient, an asset management firm that grew from $1 billion to $18 billion in AUM during my tenure. Left Salient in 2013, after moving to Finland for family reasons • Collaborated with CEO on the development and management of corporate strategy, including evaluating acquisition opportunities, new product development, and interfacing with our private equity partner• Led product creation effort for the alternative strategies mutual fund complex Salient launched in 2012 (currently a multi- billion-dollar complex)

• Served as Salient’s first Head of Distribution for the Funds Business, primarily focusing on the distribution of The Endowment Fund, which ultimately grew to be the largest 1940 Act registered fund of funds at the time• Oversaw sales team that raised more than $7 billion from over 20,000 investor clients • Hired, educated, and managed a staff of 25 sales and marketing professionals focused on the distribution of our alternative investment fund complex (fund of funds, private equity, managed timberland and socially responsible investments)• Delivered hundreds of investment pitches and macroeconomic presentations to groups of 20 - 150 potential and current investors • Co-developed a custom CRM system (U.S. Patent #8423449) around Salient’s sales process and oversaw the programming effort and ongoing development• Managed the product launch and asset raising process for the Sustainable Woodlands Fund, a $300mm fund complex focused on managed timberland investments• Played a key role in helping Salient secure private equity capital funding

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• Worked on a series of strategic growth projects for a global leader in the Telecommunications sector• Participated in projects across the Nordics in the following industries: Energy & Utilities, Retail, Industrial Equipment, Metals & Mining, and Banking & Investments• Consistently ranked “Tracking Plus” – a designation reserved for the top consultants in each peer group • Member of Corporate Finance and High Tech practice groups

Mba, Finance And Information Technology

Bba, Finance

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