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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Santa Monica, California, Us

Leading beauty subscription company connecting a passionate community of engaged members to drive marketing innovation and experiential content through its Ipsy and BoxyCharm brands

San Diego, Ca, Us

Biopharma company focused on neurology assets

Montgomeryville, Pa, Us

Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO (now Executive Chairman) of a clean technology and aftermarket truck parts company focused on diesel emissions reducing technologies, including aftertreatment parts for the medium and heavy-duty trucking sector. Dropped in from the board to lead the recapitalization and turnaround of ESW Group, including right sizing headcount by 35% within 6 months of joining, and exiting our manufacturing operations in Toronto and consolidating operations in our Pennsylvania facility. Led the acquisition of Cleaire in 2015 out of receivership and re-started operations, including re-validating its products with CARB, and commercially re-launching its technologies nationwide. Improved financial performance from negative $3 million to positive $6.5 million of EBITDA by year 4. Then led the strategic pivot of the business, becoming the leading player in the trucking diesel particulate filter and diesel oxidation catalyst aftermarket business, as well as a leader in emissions testing services.

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

EVP and COO of Pacific Western Bank, a national financial institution with over $36 billion in assets and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW). Oversaw as business unit leader as well as a voting credit committee member, various specialty finance lending units, including the venture bank, lender finance, equipment leasing, aviation finance and residential fix and flip loans, which amounted to close to $8 billion in loans outstanding. Deposits for groups within my reporting lines peaked at $15 billion. Prioritized and revamped our treasury management and treasury product capabilities, strengthening client adoption, cross sell and non interest income. Led innovation and technology, including setting the innovation strategy for the bank coined "Vision 2025", which included building out the technology team, onboarding APIs and fintech partnerships, and leaning in on the cloud and data strategies to enhance our client engagement as well internal productivity and decisioning.

Independent member of the Board of Directors (2017-2019) and Risk committee of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW), a bank holding company with over $36 billion in assets, including its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank, and the Venture Bank Division that focuses on entrepreneurial businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors.

Irvine, Us

Irvine, Us

Presbia (NASDAQ: LENS) was a medical device company focused on the development of the presbyopia-correcting Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ – an innovative solution for the common age-related loss of the ability to read or focus on near objects. Led this clinical stage, publicly listed ophthalmic company in change management, including the re-alignment of strategic vision and execution with shareholders, the board and management. Replaced the management team, including the CEO, CFO, head of manufacturing and head of regulatory affairs within 90 days of assuming the role. Streamlined operations, reducing headcount by 60% and operating expenses by 50% y-o-y. Oversaw clinical and regulatory strategy, together with our medical advisory board and clinical team, related to our 36-month FDA clinical study covering over 400 patients. Led investor relations and executed a rights offering, a preferred equity raise, and a shareholder note financing.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Co-founder and Managing Principal of OCV Management, LLC, a Los Angeles based investment firm founded in 2016 managing a $260 million venture fund focused on growth stage technology and biotech investments. Led all aspects of raising and managing a venture fund, including fund formation, deal sourcing, investment structuring and approval as a voting member. Structured and led investments, including:- Series B investment in Precision Biosciences, a gene editing platform eventually listed on NASDAQ- Series C-1 investment in Invoice2Go, a cloud-based software that automates back-office financial operations for small and midsize business and sold to Bill.com in 2021- Convertible secured note to Techstyle, a fast fashion e-commerce player that partners with artists and style leaders to create leading global brands

Investor, Owner, Operator platform focused on control investing in small and medium sized businesses. Led investment structuring and execution and post-investment monitoring of portfolio companies, including dropping in into C-level positions. Led the investment and turnaround of ESW Group, Polymer Plainfield and Universal Telecom Services. Acquired the assets of a Swiss based medtech company, which was re-started under Presbia. Managed the debt restructuring with Deutsche Bank for Tradewinds Airlines, a $90 million air cargo business.

Integrated plastic molding and metal stamping supplier to the automotive, packaging and medical devices industries Led the recapitalization and was a key member of the turnaround management team for a $80 million revenue business. Executed a reduction-in-force by 20%, as well as the closure of two US based and one China based manufacturing facility. Managed the bankruptcy of the Canadian subsidiary, resulting in the full payout to its first lien lender. As CFO, led the finance department in its receivables, payables, treasury and FP&A functions, including managing the year-end financial audit, purchase accounting and goodwill impairment testing. Negotiated two asset based revolvers providing $6 million of availability. Implemented working capital improvements through enhanced collection processes and improved client and vendor terms. Led tax and legal matters, including tax structuring and filings, as well as contract disputes.

New York, New York, Us

Strategy and M&A

Amsterdam, Nl

Strategy and M&A

Private Equity and Venture Capital fund focused on Latin America investment opportunities. Served as board member of various emerging companies, including Webmotors, Total Express and Americanas.

Leveraged Finance Group focused on cross-border acquisitions and privatizations.

Ba, Economics

Mba

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