As CFO and co-founder, managed several growth companies in various sectors (biotechnology, software, and outsourced professional services). Extensive experience of working closely with both Private Equity (PE) investors and stock market investors. Operations and Strategy-oriented CFO having led numerous companies through start-ups, large mergers, and growth strategies. Experienced fund-raiser & deal-maker: Managed private and public equity/debt transactions and trade sales for >$750 million, led several IPOs, restructured debt and operations, and closed several multi-million dollar sales dealsBroad Financial expertise: >25 years work experience in multiple financial positions, MBA/MSA degrees and CPA license obtainedHands-on general management experience: From scratch, created and developed a $150 million company; Grew or restructured other companies; For >15 years directly managed HR, IT, Legal, Tax, Audit, and Finance departments; deal-maker on key operating contracts/decisions; designed and implemented new systems and controlsStrategic thinker and manager: Manager/Consultant at McKinsey, member various Boards, and executive manager of various companies. Drove change and growth in multiple companies International manager: Born in Brazil, US citizen, worked and lived in various countries (Belgium, Venezuela, France, UK, Germany,...). Fluent in several languages and experienced in international deal-making and operations
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