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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

Launched and leads operationally focused consulting firm. Translates the strategic vision of boards, C-suite teams, and investors into aligned operational infrastructures. Provides expertise in global media (as Sarles Street) and consumer outdoor (as Authentic Outdoor) markets. Leverages a strong bench of leadership talent to lead corporate development and M&A due diligence, go-to-market strategy and pipeline development, buildout of business infrastructures, process improvement, and ROI optimization.Entertainment, Media & Technology – SARLES STREETSelect Multinational Engagements▪ Royal Commission of AlUla (RCU), Film AlUla, 2021–2023: Saudi Arabia, Content Creation Studio Complex. Advises the leadership team on the development of a business plan and P&L, studio infrastructure, talent acquisition, and the facilitiation of strategic partnerships, including vendors.▪ Multibillion-Dollar Investment Fund, 2020–Present: Introduces and evaluates media investment opportunities. Leads the post-acquisition integration and alignment to increase productivity and profitability.▪ Empire Studios Group, 2019–2021: Hired to create a roadmap for new studio development in partnership with industry-leading content creator.Consumer Outdoor – AUTHENTIC OUTDOOREngaged by buyers and investors as their consumer outdoor space expert. Sources, evaluates, and negotiates M&A deals. Integrates acquired companies / brands and puts operational frameworks in place to optimize performance.▪ Orchestration of the acquisition of Canadian outdoor gear cooperative, MEC.▪ Commercial diligence and operational integration of SPY Optics with Bollé Safety.▪ Fractional executive role for A&M Capital Partners, advising on the acquisition of SPY Optics.▪ Exclusive role with A&M Capital Partners and A&M Capital Partners Europe to shape, execute, and optimize outdoor gear and apparel investments. Delivered a sustainable deal pipeline.

Los Angeles, Ca / Mumbai, India / London, U.K. / Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Recruited to leverage a film and entertainment background to accelerate the growth and strengthen the profitability of this India-based media services company specializing in 3D video conversion, visual effects, and animation. Advised senior leadership peers in the areas of M&A opportunities and product development. Recruited and placed several key board members.▪ Put new client relationships, business models, and workflows in place to drive 10-fold growth to 9-figure annual revenue. Built a robust workforce of +4,500 experts (up from 800) across U.S., Canada, London, and India offices while more than doubling EBITDA.▪ As a corporate development lead, raised 8-figure capital (2013) and completed the acquisition of Double Negative (2014).▪ Content included AGE OF EXTINCTION, SIN CITY, A DAME TO KILL FOR, SPIDER-MAN, MALEFICIENT, MEN IN BLACK III, STAR WARS, NARNIA, and NOAH.

Defined the strategic vision and commercial strategy for company pioneering high-quality 3D video conversion. Concurrently formalized company operations with the creation of PR, legal, production, HR, and finance departments.▪ Drove rapid scale, achieving a 300% lift in annual revenue. Expanded headcount by 360 people to support growth.▪ Key projects (+$1B box office each) included ALICE IN WONDERLAND, TRANSFORMERS, and DARK OF THE MOON.

Los Angeles, New York

Acquired, developed, and originated projects for production into major motion pictures. Worked with major film studios and agencies as well as emerging and Academy Award-winning talent. Responsibilities included deal making, marketing, budgeting, production and development. Focused on story driven, mid-budget ($30M-$70M) studio movies.

Hollywood, Ca

Oversaw and managed a development and production portfolio of motion pictures as part of a four-member Academy Award-winning executive team whose films earned more than $15 billion in box office receipts, including megahits such as Forrest Gump and Braveheart. Coordinated with producers, talent, and agencies to package, develop, and produce 5 to 7 movies each year. Accomplishments include multiple award nominations, record-setting box office results, and market share portfolios. Focused on talent-driven, big budget movies.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature / Letters

Activities and Societies: Ski Team, Zeta Psi

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