Richard Pyle works with an M&A advisor, is a board member and an independent consultant providing expertise in corporate governance, strategy, business development, and finance and accounting services. He draws on over 25 years of finance and management experience in the healthy, active lifestyle sector. His focus is on medium-sized businesses that need to tap into his experience and resources, typically by way of advisory work to seek equity capital, or board representation.Richard held the position of CFO at Town Sports International, a global leader in health club operations, quoted on the NASDAQ since 2006. As a key team member, he helped build the business from $5M to $500MM in revenue with over 8,500 employees with international operations and over 160 locations within the U.S. In addition he led the successful 2006 IPO, as well as over $1B in both public and private debt and equity financings throughout his 20+ year career with Town Sports.In addition, Richard has worked in the capacity of board member with Wilton Brands, a $600M leader in the U.S. craft industry, as well as Petrus Brands, a privately-held fast-casual restaurant franchise with over 200 locations in the U.S.Specialties: Advisory and Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Reporting, Treasury Management/Working Capital, Risk Management, Structuring Executive Compensation, Corporate Governance, Budgeting/Forecasting, Cost Analysis and Controls, Due Diligence/Acquisition Integration, Initial Public Offerings (IPO), Regulatory, Audit and Tax Compliance, Systems Implementation, Investor and Bank Relations, Cross-functional, International Team Development and Leadership, Developing Pricing and Operational Policies.