As lead director, worked with chairman, management and board colleagues to develop and oversee the implementation of succession and talent management plans for senior management team. Assist in the development of a multi-year growth strategy resulting in new product development and marketing roadmap and comprehensive go-to-market plans along with acquisitions in Canada, Brazil, and licensing agreements with partners in China and South Africa. As audit committee member, oversee the development of a corporate valuation and long-term planning model that are the key for funding the current growth strategy. As compensation committee chairman, worked with the chief executive officer to develop a multi-layered executive compensation scheme now fully implemented.

Serve as one of four independent directors and as the chairman of the audit committee of this private equity-owned shipping company. Work with management, investors and board colleagues to articulate and endorse a strategy to identify and leverage core competencies and growth adjacencies.

Developed and oversaw the implementation of corporate strategy. Managed board- and C-level relationships through a Trusted Advisor selling and advising program that is integrated with INTTRA's commercial and operations teams around the world. Developed and promote governance model of private equity owners with industry owners and ensure that ownership rights are balanced with industry support. Manage use of capital to expand product offerings, commercial reach, and operational maturity.

Commercial experience: Developed and marketed multi-modal bulk liquid transportation solutions for chemical companies. Asset management experience: Led materials management and purchasing department and oversaw the procurement of capital equipment, spare parts, services and consumables for the entire fleet. Implemented world's first closed-cycle maintenance/consumption/replenishment process for a fleet of ships.Systems experience: Served as the company's first business systems manager where we developed reservations and revenue systems, and operations systems, all integrated with accounting systems.

Structured and performed analysis, and conducted primary research to uncover the insights that support recommendations to clients. Presented these findings team and client meetings, and determined the most practical way to implement recommendations to drive lasting results for the client.