• Partner with business unit leaders to identify white space and product adjacencies and vet potential acquisition/partnership opportunities• Build in maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity groups and corporate strategic investment groups at firms that are actively representing or investing in fintech companies• Responsible for leading Business Development, Strategy and M&A initiatives including technology acquisitions for product extension, lift-outs, platform acquisitions and market expansion opportunities• Execution of our strategic investment strategy and driving post investment strategic planning to maximize impact of our investment, including leading two successful investments in 2016: o Blockchain Investment – Strategic Investor in Digital Asset Holdingso Trade Finance Marketplace – Strategic Investor in LiquidX • Lead extensive financial modeling to explore deal potential and identify risks• Explore multiple deal structures to maximize deal potential and minimize risks• Lead financial due-diligence for all active M&A deals• Thought leader in segment level strategic planning process

• Managed advisory engagements focused on market analysis, due diligence, valuation and deal structuring • Leveraged big data / data analytics to create state of the art business models and strategies • Responsible for leading modeling, strategy and business case engagements across various industries from inception through implementation including needs assessment, scoping and pricing of projects and client delivery• Led the first international expansion of TechStrategyLabs, opening an office to service clients in South East Asia• Spearhead relationship management and business development with key clients by understanding each client’s strategic business needs and identifying new areas to provide value to their organization • Represent the firm at national industry conferences and events • Mentor junior team members and provide opportunities for professional growth

A law firm devoted to the resolution of complex commercial disputes with offices in Dallas and NY. Provide financial and business expertise with respect to corporate litigation and M&A matters • Conducted detailed financial modeling and analysis to determine extent of damages to clients and developed arguments to reduce financial exposure• Interfaced with clients and legal team to structure proposed settlements based on damage analysis• Executed due diligence on opposing parties’ financial claims and statements• Advised clients on the potential effects settlements could have on their debt covenants and equity investors• Improved clients’ liquidity using various financial instruments in order to reduce the risk of an unfavorable legal decision affecting their ability to operate their businesses

Director of Corporate Development & Strategy 2006 – 2008(Manager 2004 – 2006; Senior Analyst 2002-2004; Analyst 2001- 2002)Instrumental in orchestrating the expansion of the television business foot print into Central and Eastern Europe, investing several hundred million dollars and entering 6 countries with 7 TV stations. Conducted extensive market analysis to create a prioritized expansion strategy allowing us to strategically enter the region. Lead the financial modeling team to pinpoint the best acquisition targets in each market. Closed deals after performing due diligence, legal structuring, and conducting negotiations with business owners. Directed integration tasks and served as an advisor to station CFOs to develop business plans that met investment goals.• Served as key member of the deal team for acquisition of a TV station in Turkey; directed the due diligence team from Deloitte, and interacted with sellers to explain discrepancies; after deal close, led team to identify additional target acquisitions in the market • Spearheaded acquisition of a television station in Poland, negotiated shareholder agreement and led due diligence team• Managed the acquisition team that evaluated several additional target companies, including other Baltic television stations in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania• Structured a deal with a local partner for the acquisition of a free-to-air TV station in Bulgaria, including negotiating the shareholder’s agreement and share purchase agreement• Negotiated the purchase of 5 radio stations in Bulgaria and setup a shared services group• Spearheaded discussion with the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia and later the Serbian Ministry of Culture to obtain permission to enter a tender process for a new national frequency