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Gary has had significant success as a CFO, Consultant, Board Advisor and Board Member of not-for-profit organizations. Broad industry experience has been gained including in computer hardware/software/services, telecom hardware and services, logistics and distribution, sports and leisure, business brokerage, education, transportation and automotive. Gary is a results oriented finance professional and a strong in-house team player and builder of relationships with outside parties such as investors, bankers, lawyers and insurance agencies. He also has experience in overseeing administration, HR and IT functions. Achievements include:• Building and managing finance, HR and IT departments including staff development, in businesses with revenue growth as much as 300% in 3 years. • Raising over $125m in capital and debt from angels, VC’s, banks as well as leading an IPO and successfully managing investor relations. • Key executive role in businesses with over 20% net profit ratios plus a highly successful turnaround initiative.• Establishing internal controls, cost reduction initiatives and loss prevention programs saving $ millions.• System selection and implementation ranging from small company QuickBooks offerings to mid-range ERP NetSuite subscription modules to larger company Oracle full ERP solutions, appropriately supporting 300% growth.• Executing on acquisitions and company exits including two with over 10x ROI to investors.• Setting up and managing international subsidiary finance departments. • Successfully preparing organisations for audits including banking, IRS, sales tax compliance and exits. • Tax strategies resulting in millions in tax savings.Gary has demonstrated success in combining hands on technical skills with valuable contributions to strategic direction and execution and a proven ability to impact business growth.