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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Us

Katapult is the leading omnichannel point-of-sale payment platform providing alternative lease-to-own purchase solutions for retailers and consumers. Associated with hundreds of retailers across the U.S., Katapult’s consumer-centric focus ensures a quick application and approval process, transparent terms, and tailored payment plans.As Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development, I focus on new revenue generation, partnerships, and business expansion within a strategic framework. Recognized as a thought leader among senior management and board members, I play pivotal roles in M&A activities, budgeting, enterprise-level sales, and team leadership.Since joining Katapult, I have successfully tackled three key challenges:* Strategic Partnerships & New Revenue Channels - Expanded Katapult’s strategic partners, leading product development and securing major accounts, including one of the largest retailers in the U.S.* M&A Due Diligence, Funding, and Negotiation - Developed the company’s first strategic roadmap, managed acquisition due diligence, and led two deal LOIs, including board presentations and financial analyses.* Internal Change Agent Focused on Monetization - Orchestrated a pivot to mobile, driving a +$15M annual revenue boost through innovative marketing and platform feature development, enhancing engagement and customer retention.

Schlieren, Ch

SolidusLink is a market disruptor, seeking to change how institutional investors own precious metals. Through their suite of innovative products SolidusLink will challenge the market incumbents by offering more tax advantageous options that reduce basis risk. I drove partnership strategy to acquire more than ten global banking partners, including three strategic equity investors, while framing market-facing narrative and infusing best practices into solutions where paths were nonexistent. Responsibilities ranged from industry segmentation and partnership tiering strategy, to sales process and corporate negotiations.

Zurich, Ch

UBS Evidence Lab is the global leader in alternative data, ingesting over a billion datapoints each day. As Executive Director, Alternative Data Specialist, I specialized in transforming data into high-impact business strategies. Partnering with institutional investors, corporate boards, and data scientists, I repurposed available data to uncover new revenue opportunities and enhance market positioning.* Revenue-Boosting Product Development - Led the development of prediction models for large companies, driving value capture and wallet share from competitors.* Strategic Repositioning - Redesigned the business model post-market changes, developing a new approach and operating model for senior leaders and data teams.* Client Acquisition and Retention - Closed enterprise-level contracts equating to $50B in assets, achieving a 70% recovery/renewal rate for associated funds.

New York, Ny, Us

Morgan Stanley’s Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a world leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, and equity-derivative securities. The division generated the most revenue and captured the highest market share of any global equity trading franchise over the past decade.As an Executive Director, and Head of Financial Sector and Real Estate Desk Analytics, I brought a unique entrepreneurial mindset, transforming highly complex concepts into digestible and actionable insights, resulting in product innovation and revenue growth.During my time at Morgan Stanley, I delivered impact in key areas:* Revenue Generation & Sales Growth - Developed high-impact sales strategies, driving significant revenue growth and new business development.* Strategic Insight & Market Analysis - Advised CFO, CIO, and investor relations teams on market trends and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with evolving financial landscapes.* Product Launches & New Revenue Streams - Led the launch of new financial products, impacting the $3T wealth advisory channel and generating new revenue streams.* Team Building & Culture Development - Recruited and developed talent for research and sales teams, reducing turnover from 30% to 5% and fostering a value-driven, cohesive team culture.* Top-Ranked Specialist - Recognized as a top specialist by Institutional Investor Magazine in 2015 and 2017, balancing investment strategy and tactical execution to enhance client relationships and business outcomes.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

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

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Accounting And Finance

General Course, Department Of Finance And Accounting