Seasoned senior executive in information, insights and analytics industries, combining deep management expertise and entrepreneurship with hands-on consulting skills. From start-ups to the global top 20, I've grown category-leading businesses that reward clients, employees and shareholders. Proven record of growing companies from initial business plan to scalable, profitable firms, both through organic and inorganic means. More than 20 years' experience helping Fortune 500 clients build better brands, better products and deeper customer engagement. Management specialties: Developing and executing long-term strategic plans, including substantial reorganization efforts. Creating brand and marketing strategy, as well as developing the internal marketing teams to execute. Building highly functional teams of consultative professionals. Identifying strategies for increasing gross margin and EBITDA. M&A veteran on both the buy- and sell-sides, in both for- and non-profit environments, including leading post-acquisition integration.Consulting specialties: Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, including complex, model-driven designs. Broad understanding of technology products and markets, including consumer, IT management, software development and business partner audiences; and financial services, with a focus on asset management, investment services, card services and payments platforms. Global experience, including frequent work in Europe, Asia and Latin America.