John J. Roppo, Cfa Email & Phone Number

Provide financial and business operations consulting on a project or interim-role basis. Specialize in utilizing my extensive experience and the Value Builder toolset to prepare companies for an exit or sale.

Naples, Florida, US

ROADMEDIC® is the de facto standard for real-time compliant and secure delivery of airbag deployment vehicular emergency data to next-generation 911/112/000 emergency services utilizing technology neutral, standards-based, secure interfaces enabling interoperable bi-directional public safety emergency communications with connected cars.ROADMEDIC® digitally.

Naples, Florida, US

Early-stage venture – developed the RoadMedic® accident management service as a value-added differentiator and profitability enhancement for automakers and dealers. Implemented successful, award-winning pilot program in Harris County, Texas. Led business development, financial and business planning, and investor and bank dealings.

Newport Beach, California, US

Sponsored by global automakers and their tier-one suppliers, we are dedicated to revolutionizing vehicular safety through the design, integration, demonstration, and commercial deployment of IP-based next-generation 911/112/000 emergency services. We balance technological innovation with public safety and regulatory compliance. Through an end-to-end design.

Cranberry Twp, PA, US

Glendale, California, US

• Select International develops tech-enabled assessment solutions that help companies identify, select, and develop top talent.
• Instrumental in sale of company to PSI Services LLC for 12x EBITDA multiple.
• Drove focus on growth and margins via subscriptions to larger clients – 22% CAGR since 2016.
• Implemented new accounting and HR systems alongside Salesforce to enable deeper analytics and reporting.
• Provided CFO, accounting, treasury, and HR support for related acquisition True Image Interactive.

• Provided financial and legal advice regarding natural gas leases and bonus payments. Researched neighboring lease alignments, evaluated competing financial offers, and negotiated lease terms, leading to agreement with.
• Involved in detailed market research and business model development to deliver high-quality, engaging education to the K-12 market through a unique blend of telepresence, physical spaces, and technology services.
• Modeled scenarios and provided advisory services in support of the acquisition of manufacturing, rail services, and storage tank assets from Vertellus Specialty Materials.
• Worked with founder of technology services company to seek funding by developing detailed financial model and initiating contact with investment funds.

• Tangent Rail provided crosstie treatment and recycling for the railroad industry.
• Integral in successful sale of Tangent to publicly traded Canadian strategic buyer (Stella-Jones) -- The M&A Advisor Industrial Manufacturing/Distribution Deal of the Year.
• Consummated dividend recapitalization in 2008 despite the problematic debt markets, providing substantial liquidity event for shareholders.
• Developed comprehensive cash forecasting model to proactively manage cash flow given the higher-leveraged capital structure and tight credit markets.
• Performed detailed evaluation of three acquisition candidates.

• Played key role in sale of $430-million North American diversified packaging division of SCA (Stockholm-based Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) to Metalmark Capital, forming Tegrant Corporation.
• Led transition to standalone entity, re-establishing many critical financial and systems functions previously performed by parent.
• Completed two acquisitions and initiated due diligence on two others.
• Developed external reporting and presentations for lenders and rating agencies, instituted purchase accounting process, and drove financial planning model development.

Retained to lead management firm providing professional services (finance / accounting, purchasing, information technology, marketing, and human resources) to maximize the operational effectiveness of cyber charter school clients.

US

Provided private-client wealth management services and advised early-stage companies on business model and capital formation matters at this Los Angeles-based investment bank.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Chief financial officer of the Lincoln Mercury business group, an $11-billion operation spanning product development, design, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, sales, and after-sales service. Newly created.
• Key leader in development of initial Lincoln strategy encompassing future product plans, brand development, service satisfaction improvements, and distribution (dealer network).
• Developed detailed business model / structure analysis and forecast process to drive achievement of target returns.
• Formed cohesive financial organization co-located in Dearborn, Michigan and Irvine, CA; developed management operating system to coordinate priorities, objectives, communication, and personnel development.

Coventry, West Midlands, GB

• Senior financial and information technology executive for Jaguar’s $2.3-billion North American operations.
• Implemented disciplined financial management by improving reporting, focusing operating areas on accountability, and highlighting potential risks and opportunities. Resulted in Jaguar North America earning over $90.
• Oversaw development and execution of Jaguar Systems Strategic Plan identifying priorities and developing financial evaluation process; co-chaired Dealer Technology Council to improve company-to-dealer and in-dealership.
• Founded Quality of Life Employee Involvement Group and sponsored Community Outreach Group.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Responsible for financial aspects related to maximizing the “market equation” – vehicle and parts pricing, marketing incentives, margin improvement, advertising & promotional spending; newly created position.
• Played key role in Ford Brazil and Argentina turnaround and restructuring, both in revenue growth and cost efforts, which dramatically reduced losses from more than $600 million in 1996 to breakeven by mid-1998. Led.
• Conceived and guided implementation of a new series of higher-line B-segment products in Brazil to improve revenue and margins; developed an innovative pricing strategy for new Escort in Argentina allowing a.
• Developed effective margin analysis framework – “Winners and Losers” – a key tool in focusing profit improvement.
• Created and implemented solution to enhance the dealer capitalization fund (which ensured dealer viability in a high-interest rate environment).

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Finance Staff Supervisor, Financial Presentations Competitve Studies AnalystTreasurySpecial Financing Projects SpecialistElectronics Division Strategic Business Unit Controller / Financial Analyst

Master Of Science (Ms) Industrial Administration (Mba), Finance And Economics

B.S., Administration & Management Science And Economics

Accounting & Tax