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I am an experienced business leader, a resolute conservationist deeply alarmed by the urgent challenge of climate change, and an entrepreneur wholeheartedly committed to the most significant project of my career: the removal of greenhouse gas emissions from the Earth's atmosphere.For 25 years, I have helped companies strategize, plan, execute, and grow. As a CEO and business unit leader, I have successfully led: business strategy and growth, turnarounds, customer-centered market discovery, new product innovation, go-to-market execution, brand repositioning, and partner development. I am adept at developing exceptional teams, culture, and processes to deliver next level growth at start-ups and established companies and have led and negotiated M&A transactions at multiple companies. I deeply admire Greta Thunberg, recognizing her unwavering courage and life’s dedication to climate activism as genuinely heroic. Her influence has been a source of inspiration for my work at MOVA, where we are dedicated to reversing the rising levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. My colleagues often describe me as “highly motivated”, and I am channeling that drive into addressing the pressing issue of climate change through our innovative endeavors at MOVA. We are thinking ambitiously and pushing the boundaries to confront this formidable challenge head-on.I recharge by spending quality time with my family, enjoying the outdoors (hiking, fishing, kayaking), and cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies and Baltimore Orioles!In addition to Climate Tech, I have experience in many other industries, including FinTech / Payments, SaaS / Software, Consulting, Government Tech, Supply Chain Logistics, and Manufacturing. Some of my specific core competencies include: organizational vision and strategy, go-to-market planning, market discovery, product development and commercialization, KPI-driven operational execution, team building, brand re-positioning, customer-focused execution (CX), customer retention and renewal strategies, pricing model development, sales & marketing leadership, partner development, mergers & acquisitions, P&L oversight, negotiation.