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C-level Executive experienced in turning transformative business concepts into fully operational, successful companies. Expertise in launching and growing disruptive, high-tech, highly regulated, and customer-centric businesses in multiple industries: technology, telecommunications, aviation, and education. Thrives in complex organizations that require organizational change, leading through strategy and execution of unique business initiatives, organizational changes, and new business and product initiatives to capitalize on changing market dynamics. Creative, effective and balanced leadership style, with ability to quickly grasp and translate business opportunities/issues into fiscally responsible solutions. Analytical, fact-based decision-maker, balancing pragmatics and timing. Articulate spokesperson to Wall Street and the financial community who has executed over 400 road shows; developed strong record in leading mergers and acquisitions and fundraising activities; and raised over $425 million in capital in both favorable and challenging business climates, including successful IPO on Nasdaq. Over 25 years of progressive leadership across organizations, including sales, marketing, operations, information technology, financial/budget management, strategic planning, HR, legal, and data analytics. A proven track record of building strong cultures and creating destination workplaces to attract and retain top talent. Extensive leadership experience in building and directing high-performance management teams and implementing sound organizational development practices from high-growth startups to companies with over 7,500 employees.Other Specialties: Hands-on leader • Trusted partner • Boardroom experience • Raising capital (Venture, Private Equity & IPO) • Innovation • Transformation • Customer retention & experience • Operational excellence • M&A • Technology & Software development • Hyper-growth Start-ups • System implementations, including Salesforce

Listed skills include Start Ups, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, and 46 others.