Operating Executive with growth or turn-around organizations. Often brought in to scale an organization, implement and execute sales and account management processes, enter new markets, help overseas firms get a foothold in the US, acquire talent, investor pitches etc. Leverage long-standing relationships with large financial institutions, vendors, regulators and industry organizations to create revenue opportunities, strategic distribution partnerships and capital financing arrangements.Non-executive: Advisor & Independent Board Member. Advise technology companies on strategic business development and execution, exit readiness and M&A. Due Diligence & post acquisition integration.

Developed new business and partnership opportunities for Capital Markets with innovative FinTech firms and leading financial institutions in the Digital Operations business segment.

Luster built a platform to facilitate the collateralized digitization of physical assets, including a Precious Metals backed digital token listed on the major aftermarket crypto exchanges and available for traditional investment firms. This was accomplished through the use of blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology.

Atomic Capital was a fintech capital markets SaaS platform helping companies raise capital from accredited and qualified investors by sourcing potential investors and streamlining authentication, accreditation and direct investment in SEC-compliant securities offerings.

Opened doors and created new business opportunities with financial regulators and financial institutions for this innovative regulatory data and analytics firm ( RegTech ). Identified and hired US sales talent.

As Global Head of Sales, Marketing, Account Management and Client Service and member of Wilshire Analytics senior management team, Ivar led a global organization which was Wilshire Analytics' primary face to the market for Wilshire's sophisticated solutions for investable indices, portfolio analytics, and trust universes.Business Development & Sales; Marketing & Go-To Market Strategy; Account Management & Business Consulting; Client Support & Business Operations, with clients on 5 continents. Clients included Asset managers, custodial banks and asset owners (incl central banks and pension funds).Member of the Wilshire Index Oversight Committee.

Mentor, coach and advisor to startups and early stage companies at New Jersey’s first technology accelerator, a collaboration between New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Montclair State University and others.

Executed operating strategy for boutique capital markets and fin.tech advisory. Operating Executive with growth or turn-around organizations. (Interim or part time) Was brought in to scale organizations, implement and lead sales and account management processes, develop new markets, help overseas firms get a foothold in the US, acquire talent, investor pitches etc. Leveraged long-standing relationships with large financial institutions and vendors to create revenue opportunities, strategic distribution partnerships and capital financing arrangements.Non-executive: Advisor & Independent Board Member. Advised technology companies on strategic business development and execution, exit readiness and M&A. Due Diligence & post-acquisition integration.Select Leadership and Hands-On Advisory Roles:Executive in Residence, $16 billion private equity firmVice Chairman Americas, Information Mosaic (sold to Markit)Co-founder and Executive Chairman, FMDS (Securities class actions solutions) (Sold to FRT)Member of Enterprise Ireland Financial Services Advisory Board (US)Mentor at TechLaunch, New Jersey's Technology acceleratorMentor at The Ivy Exec Mentor NetworkBoard Vice President, Beekman Hill HouseIndependent Board Member, Fund.comAdvisory Board Member, People CapitalAdvisory Board Member, KurtosysChairman, Venus and Mars (social media)

Prepared company for exit, identified and worked with investment banks. Company ultimately sold to MarkIt.Recruited new President and Head of Sales for the Americas to further scale company presence. Board observer.

Created and led global sales and enterprise client sales and servicing model based on Miller Heiman's principles, enabling us to grow the client base from 1 to 75 through direct sales and channel partners.Established full New York footprint, recruited staff (sales, account management, COO and operations), negotiated office locations, opened door and created revenue opportunities with clients and partner organisations.IM provided sophisticated corporate actions processing solutions and full back office platforms for custodial banks / private client business.

Managed a book of top global relationships for this leading provider of financial data, news, and investment analysis solutions. Provided hands-on guidance and leadership to a team of sales associates in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Demonstrated the value proposition of new products in relation to client needs, driving greater sales penetration, as well as long-term satisfaction and client retention.

Directed operating strategy and drove a new period of growth for this leading provider of financial technology solutions. Earned a promotion from COO to CEO within 6 months.

Recruited back to ADP to lead a U.S. sales force in driving growth with the firm’s largest global banking industry accounts. Achieved President’s Club each year, reflecting consistent annual performance.

Led acquisition committee reviewing, proposing, and completing ADP’s acquisition of StockVal (later sold to Bridge Information Systems), a data and analytics company providing equity valuation and investment decision solutions to asset managers and sell-side research. Led the highest growth phase in company history.Executed a seamless acquisition transition with a new management structure and growth mandate, maintained employee retention above 96%. Launched multiple development initiatives, including web-based product delivery, new distribution contracts, and expanded growth into international markets.

Recruited in 1992 to scale product strategy and build the international business, and rehired in 1996 to assemble a top-notch product management team for new advisor solutions.Created a culture centered around client needs and satisfaction, which reestablished client trust and rapport, and ultimately grew the user base from 25,000 to 85,000 in 2 years. Managed a large-scale product launch of Power Partner, providing retail brokers and institutional investors with an advanced quote and news system for the equity markets. Successfully negotiated deals with money center banks on four continents.