Head of corporate development and strategy for the leading online platform for legal, compliance, and tax solutions for small businesses. Lead corporate strategy initiatives and sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of M&A transactions. Hired to establish the function after LegalZoom's 2021 IPO. Implemented best practices for the end-to-end deal process and hired a principal to scale an in-house team.Select transactions, key projects:- Acquisition of Revv- Acquisition of United Agent Services (UAS)- UK business exit strategy and sunset- Fulfillment network / synergy strategy for Earth Class Mail (virtual mail business)- Legal matter expansion strategy (funded and launched with prenup as the first new matter)- Consumer investment strategy (funded and launched)- Interim IP/TM segment business operations leader

Formalized and grew the M&A and strategy function for one of the largest gaming companies globally. End-to-end scope included acquisitions, strategy, planning, and divestitures. Trained, supervised, and mentored a high caliber team with 5 internal promotions and 1 MBA admission.Select transactions, key projects: - Acquisition of King Digital ($5.9B)- Acquisition of Barcelona-based mobile developer Digital Legends following strategic work-for-hire- Acquisition of esports platform Major League Gaming- Sale of Destiny franchise publishing rights to Bungie following 2 year strategic review- Partial sale of PLAYSTUDIOS minority stake- Sunsetting of Skylanders division- 2017/19/21 share buyback authorizations for CFO and corporate valuations for capital committee- Corporate strategy for ratings agency presentations (yielded 2020 upgrades)- Annual long range planning process presented to Board of Directors- Multiple corporate strategy projects including consumer products (Fanatics transaction), mobile development resourcing, advertising, sports franchises, digital GTM, and franchise live service optimization

Private equity investment professional for funds managing ~$1B of capital. Focused on renewable energy investments (solar, wind). Executed 8 transactions -- 5 acquisitions, 2 divestitures, and 1 prepackaged bankruptcy.

M&A investment banking analyst advising primarily in consumer/retail industries. Executed transactions and advisory engagements with clients ranging from F500 corporates to middle market private equity firms.