Gregory T Pennell, Mba Email & Phone Number

As company rapidly doubled in size, evolved all administration (i.e., real estate, facility management, business continuity, procurement, travel, contracts, security, corporate flight operations, M&A activity) into a strategic value proposition and critical function providing business advisory services to business unit leaders. Within two months, at the request of senior leadership, expanded scope of responsibility from North America to global operations, leading a multifaceted effort to build a global platform/footprint. Managed eight direct reports and 300+ staff. Identified best practices, programs, and staff across ACE and Chubb to integrate business continuity management, real estate, and procurement across the U.S. and other regions.Led real estate strategy saving $40M/year in facility expenses following co-location of 40 U.S. sites and 10K people. Leveraged trusted partnerships with business unit leaders to centralize Administration functions. Realized $10M in annual run rate savings through procurement renegotiations. Significant negotiation success in the acquisition of multiple corporate aircraft, exceeding $100M, and the sale of multiple aircraft -- following development and executive approval of overall corporate flight operations strategy. Divested Bellemead Development Corporation (legacy Chubb firm with $100M+ in assets) due to no strategic value in the properties.

New York, Ny, Us

Senior Vice President / Manager of Financial Reporting2005-2006New York, NYChief Financial Officer / Office Administrator/Vice President, Mid Atlantic Region1999 - 2005Washington, DCBrought on board to direct financial operations for the $82M Mid Atlantic division, oversaw local accounting, budgeting, procurement, IT, facilities, and administrative support and managed a staff of 25 (eight direct reports). Tapped for promotion by the CFO, North America Operations to bring regional best practices to the corporate level and direct financial reporting for $2B U.S. operations. Created standardized metrics and dashboard reporting across the U.S., previously handled at the individual office level by each of 70 U.S. offices. Collaborated with five division executive leaders to determine how best to measure business performance, resulting in the creation of a corporate scorecard. In the regional role, created a new model for revenue forecasting improving financial reporting data integrity and user experience. Decreased timeline for month-end reporting from 20 days to five days (at Marsh’s request, continued annual updates to the formula/model for three years after departure). Developed best practices that awarded the Mid Atlantic Division the highest audit rating for financial reporting/controls among all U.S. divisions. Reconfigured office spaces to avoid additional leasing requirements, proposing to reduce the size of office spaces to avoid $1.2M/year in lease payments. Designed and implemented a four-day plan to tear down and rebuild the 42K square foot Washington, DC office, adding 30 seats and achieving buy-in/minimizing negative impact by improving the environment.

Hired into a dual, newly created role to build and lead the administrative functions (finance, budgeting, accounting/payroll, organization development, legal/contracts, HR, procurement, facilities) for a privately held startup providing customer loyalty programs acquired by Convergys in 2000. Created financial statements and analyses and designed/implemented a dynamic model for budgeting and cost control. Reviewed content, pricing, and strategy for all business development/sales team proposals and negotiated contract terms. Led seven direct reports.

EARLY EXPERIENCE: Director, Contracts and Administration and Officer/Company Secretary, Infodata Systems, Inc., Fairfax, VA (1994 - 1997). Manager, Finance and Administration, Control Data Systems, Inc., Alexandria, VA (1990 - 1994). Purchasing Agent, Lockheed Integrated Solutions Company, Fairfax, VA (1988 - 1990).

Washington, Dc, Us

Special Intelligence Team, Top Secret SCI Clearance.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance And Investmets

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Certificate, Accounting