I am a public company C-suite executive and board member with 20+ years’ experience in ecommerce, retail, consumer goods, and emerging technology having served as chairman, chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, and general counsel at public companies. I am a transformational business leader known for creating a results-focused and positive team culture. I am a confident, strategic, resolute leader and consensus builder. I am known as a creative problem-solver, comfortable making decisions of major consequence known for patience, openness, and the ability to strategically balance risk and reward to deliver profitability. I am skilled at growing companies and evolving corporate cultures and procedures. I have been a persuasive advocate who champions issues that impact public policy. My key competencies include:• Business Transformation & Strategic Planning• M&A Negotiations & Integration • IPO & Other Public Company Offerings• Public Company Processes and Filings • Board and Corporate Governance Experience• Change Oriented Leadership• Public Relations & Investor Relations• Key Vendor & Customer AcquisitionI have been a frequent speaker at national and regional board education conferences on a variety of topics, including:• Moving to DEI 2.0 – Going from Metrics to Belonging• Navigating the CEO/Board Dynamic• A Discussion on Corporate Political Activism, Taking a Stand, and Cultural Sensitivity• Navigating the Metaverse• Scaling a Marketplace• Accessing the Power of Blockchain• Conducting Internal Investigations• Building Effective Corporate Governance and Compliance Programs• Securities Litigation – A View from the Trenches
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