Diane Klein Email & Phone Number

I am a strategic advisor and a board-ready CFO with over 30 years of experience creating shareholder value and leading global businesses through transformation, growth, and risk mitigation. My portfolio consists of P&L ownership of up to $4B in revenue in both private and large public companies. I use data-driven decision-making and ask probing questions to focus strategy, simplify structure, and drive deep consensus. As an ardent advocate for diversity, my broad experience building high-performing teams across five continents has taught me that big ideas often come from unique perspectives and different viewpoints, creating a stronger, more resilient company.Key achievements include:POST BANKRUPTCY STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION: Key finance partner in MGM's post-bankruptcy emergence. Built television division from the ground up, achieving consistent double-digit revenue growth and 5-year CAGR on segment operating profit of 86%.STRATEGIC DIVESTITURES: Transaction lead on the sale of MGM's international channel group and the sale of a minority stake in a Latin American Pay TV channel, achieving favorable valuation multiples. GLOBAL EXPANSION: Partnered with the divisional president to rapidly scale General Electric/NBC Universal's international pay-TV networks into Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Tripled operating revenue in two years while implementing strong internal controls, building a global team, and establishing a strong worldwide compliance infrastructure. Oversaw multiple strategic acquisitions, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-sale integration.COLLABORATIVE INFLUENCING: In the face of a challenging ad sales environment at GE's NBC Broadcast network, built consensus within the senior leadership team that allowed us to cut $200MM+ in costs annually through cost actions and offshoring labor expenses.CRITICAL TRANSACTION SUPPORT: TV FP&A lead on the $14B sale of Universal Studios' entertainment assets to General Electric. Post-sale, integrated businesses into GE/NBC's operations.

Listed skills include Strategy, Mergers And Acquisitions, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Management, and 14 others.

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  California State University-Northridge

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