As a Global Finance Executive in Life Sciences, I have a proven track record of driving growth through strategic financial planning, business development, and resource optimization within high-growth organizations. I establish strategic vision, identify innovative solutions, and break down complex situations into manageable components. My leadership experience spans start-up sales teams, business divisions, and strategy unitsI excel in clear communication and building consensus among stakeholders to achieve strategic and financial objectives. An inspiring and motivating leader, I develop teams and individuals through coaching, mentoring, and providing career advancement opportunities.CAREER HIGHLIGHTSDirected global teams up to 75 members and managed budgets up to $2B.Lead FP&A functions, including strategy development, long-range planning, forecasting, controlling, and business case development.Facilitated M&A strategies encompassing acquisitions, minority investments and divestitures.Advised Corporate IT, Legal, and Sustainability teams to improve customer solutions, manage enterprise risk and enhance efficiencies. Launched a successful business expansion program, leading a 30-person cross-functional team including Sales, Marketing, Strategy, and Finance.Provided financial and strategic counsel to Presidents, CEOs, and Boards of Directors.In my current role as Vice President of Finance, Strategy, and Business Development for Coloplast Interventional Urology, I serve on the Global Leadership Team, overseeing FP&A, long-range strategy, portfolio management, investment cases, M&A, pricing, and presentations to the Board of Directors.I lead a global team responsible for FP&A across Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing. Additionally, I head a Business Development team that formulates organic and in-organic portfolio strategies, securing alignment with our CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors. I have established valuation, structure, and acquisition processes for multiple organic and inorganic business cases. Before Coloplast, I held Director roles in finance, business intelligence, and operations at Target Corporation, where I established Target’s first inaugural offshore operation in Bangalore, India. There, I recruited, trained, and managed 450 team members responsible for finance, reporting, merchandising, accounting, and analytics.Outside of work, I am passionate about traveling, running, hiking, and mountain biking. Engaging with the outdoors energizes and inspires me, often leading to the development of my best ideas.
