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Washington, Dc, Us

London, England, Gb

Lead multidisciplinary team of data, market intelligence, business development and market engagement specialists who are foundational to delivering client success and profitable topline growth.

London, England, Gb

Oversee and lead overall business development vision, strategy and execution across US-footprint for key legal practice areas. Recruit and lead an elite team responsible for improving market positioning, managing and expanding strategic relationships, and executing key go-to-market programs to maximize opportunities for growth. Serve as a member of the investment committee for multiple DLA Piper Venture Funds. Thought leader on market, client and industry trends to shape and inform business development and marketing strategies, investments and tactics.

Senior Advisor to investment firm focusing on the higher education sector.

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Managed a diversified portfolio of control investments in real estate and operating companies globally. Responsible for sourcing, due diligence, capital formation, and monitoring activities in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Worked with portfolio company management on key corporate growth and strategy initiatives.

Responsible for developing and overseeing all initiatives related to GANTECH’s strategic growth. Advised executive management and shareholders on key market, positioning, delivery, pricing and exit strategies. Developed five-year strategic growth plan that linked strategy, operations and execution. Developed framework and implemented focused go to market and channel management plans.

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Responsible for managing and directing a broad portfolio of captive and syndicated investments, including strategy, M&A and divestitures in the United States and China. Conceived, structured and implemented strategy for leading Korean private equity platform. Built assets under management from zero to 100M USD in 24 months. Active Korean portfolio generates 600 billion won in revenues and employs more than 1,300 people. Served on several private company Boards including Igloo Security (Korea), Avista (Korea), Celltrion DBI (Korea), Polymera (US), Jiaxing Stone Wheel Company (China).

Princeton, Nj, Us

Led or co-led the negotiation and deal execution of multiple Series A Preferred and follow-on investments for a firm with over $420M in assets under management. Served as Director or Board Observer for several leading technology companies including NFR Security (acquired by Checkpoint), Cambridgesoft (acquired by PerkinElmer), Cadient and Tangoe (NASDAQ: TNGO).

Princeton, Nj, Us

Actively worked with portfolio company management to secure subsequent rounds of financing, prepare business plans and presentations, recruit key employees, evaluate and execute strategic acquisitions, and assess business priorities and operating plans.

Princeton, Nj, Us

Completed comprehensive market analysis and due diligence for numerous transactions. Sourced high-quality deal flow through network of entrepreneurs, VCs and service providers.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Awarded Kauffman Internship to work with a $50 million private equity firm in the Chicago area focused on investments in middle to later stage companies. Sourced and conducted due diligence on new investment opportunities, led focused portfolio management projects and assisted the General Partners with efforts to raise a successor fund.

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