Chief Strategy Officer | Enterprise Accounts | Partnerships | Operating Systems
Waltham, Massachusetts, Us
Senior leadership team member from early VC-funded stage through 2007 sale to Sodexo, subsequent integration with Sodexo and ongoing business expansion.· Co-led sale process that resulted in a successful exit (4x capital raised). · Intimately involved in all facets of the business, including people development, sales, marketing, product development, partnerships, operations, and client growth.· Partnered with Circles’ President to define and execute relationship and growth strategy with Circles’ largest client, including negotiating key structural and business terms that enhanced Circles’ enterprise value upon exit.· Developed Circles’ most successful channel sales partnership, leading to highly profitable year-over-year revenue growth in Circles’ employee loyalty business.· Key player in internal development of Spire, a community-based business concept developed in 2005-6; spun out and VC funded simultaneously with acquisition of Circles at pre-money valuation over $10M.· Led international M&A efforts in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific following acquisition of Circles by Sodexo.· Managed strategy, partnerships, corporate development, corporate communications, and legal functions.