As an executive with significant experience leading FinTech and financial services start-ups to new heights of profitability, I am passionate about transforming aspirations into reality. With a strong background in finance, accounting, and operations, I have played a key role in the growth of e-commerce and online trading solution providers.I leverage an agile decision-making style and boundless energy to build organizations, workflows, and teams from the ground up. I am a growth catalyst who brings a sense of creativity and flexibility to complex situations that facilitate improved efficiency, engaged teams, and powerful revenue growth, especially in the uniquely fast-paced financial services industry. I also have strong expertise in foreign exchange, swaps, derivatives, and cryptocurrency trading. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:🔹 Member of executive team that catapulted FXDirectDealer, a start-up online trading services provider from $1M to $100M+ in revenue, $20M in EBITDA, and 350K customers in 140+ countries.🔹 Delivered $15M in capital savings and boosted competitive positioning for FXDD.🔹 Shepherded FXDirectDealer to more-profitable international strategy, launching operations in Malta and shifting global client revenue from 40% to 95% of the total book of business. 🔹 Led organization to earn recognition as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies. 🔹 Boosted assets under management (AUM) 10% in one quarter for Magnifina, a start-up investment advisor firm. 🔹 Upgraded CX Future Exchange’s trading platform to increase customer conversion 30% and retention 20%.I celebrate global, multicultural perspectives and thrive in international business environments, speaking both Russian and Bulgarian and having lived and worked abroad. In fact, while with FXDD, my emphasis on localized, culturally competent customer service was a key factor in the company’s explosive growth—and earned the business a reputation as a friendly, high-touch broker able to deliver service in a multitude of languages. I possess strong knowledge of and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks guiding financial services in both the United States and European Union, which complements my international business development acumen. I also delight in developing positive productive teams—and am known for rolling up my own sleeves to accomplish big, bold goals. I enjoy bringing together diverse, talented professionals and creating a workplace culture that rewards and celebrates exceptional performance and meaningful contributions.