Robert Madore Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

NYSE: LL Premier multi-unit flooring retailer in North America with over 400 locations across 47 states. EVP | CFOSupported the Board in evaluating strategic alternatives for a company with net revenues of $1B. Led a team of over 50 associates and 6 direct reports across finance, accounting, real estate, tax, internal audit, asset protection, and treasury functions.• Enhanced cash flow forecasting capabilities, effectively identifying liquidity risks and potential outcomes.• Conducted a thorough evaluation of the company’s financial health, exploring alternative liquidation strategies, including stalking horse bids and asset liquidation options.• Developed a comprehensive framework for engaging key financial advisors, coordinating strategic alternatives, refinancing, and liquidity management processes, while assessing the company’s financial viability and strategic outlook.

New York, Ny, Us

Private equity firm specializing in credit opportunities and distressed debt, targeting middle-market companies in the US and EMEA facing cyclical, secular, or regulatory disruption.Interim EVP | CFOPlayed a pivotal role in assessing the performance of portfolio companies and identifying strategic investment opportunities for growth. As Advisory Partner and interim EVP and CFO at F45 Training (NASDAQ: FXLV), a Kennedy Lewis portfolio company, successfully led the refinancing of $160MM in senior and subordinated debt.• Collaborated with financial forensic and legal experts to uncover and address significant revenue recognition errors and discrepancies, leading to financial restatements across seven reporting periods.• Partnered with top-tier commercial banks to develop and execute a strategic debt and cash management plan, ensuring compliance with banking agreements.• Revamped the financial close and reporting process, implementing a robust budgeting and forecasting framework that enhanced financial transparency and supported strategic decision-making.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

NYSE: CRONGlobal cannabinoid company with international production and distribution across five continents. CFOManaged all areas of finance, information technology and procurement; implementing internal controls over financial reporting enhancements, decision support, accounting, monthly close and monthly required for a public company. Remediated and rebuilt financial and accounting systems, controls, processes, business performance reporting and people teams. Net revenues of $100MM, and cash and investments of $1B; led 65+ associates and 7 direct reports.• Led financial, accounting and SEC reporting aspects of a previous period SEC investigation; resulted in restatement of prior financial statements and retained standing as a public company.• Developed and implemented remediation activities across numerous control deficiencies and corrected material weaknesses; contributed significantly to the SEC settlement of all outstanding investigations.• Led the finance and accounting team through a comprehensive assessment and turnaround plan, addressing issues in processes, systems, enterprise data management, reporting, and internal controls. This initiative resulted in the successful establishment of an effective public company reporting functionality and a robust control environment.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

NYSE: AEOManaged all areas of finance, merchandise planning and inventory allocation for a global multi-brand and channel retailer; 1000+ stores with 40K associates worldwide and shipping to 82 countries. Net revenue of $4B annual; led 260+ associates and 8 direct reports.• Collaborated with leadership team to develop and execute digital channel strategy to enhance digital and omni-channel capabilities and customer experience; digital sales increased $588MM (93%) over 5 years and EBITDA grew $141MM (77%).• Partnered with leadership team in development and execution of the Aerie brand growth strategy; grew sales across digital and store channels by $470MM (138%) over 4 years and EBITDA increased $70MM (160%). Reported 21 consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth.

New York, Us

NYSE: RLCFO (2015-2016) | SVP Corporate Finance (2011-2014)Managed all areas of finance, including investor relations, strategic planning and business development with 450+ professionals globally and 8 direct reports. Total revenues $8B annual, international revenues ~30%.• Led comprehensive business and value-creating engine assessment that drove turnaround and restructuring plan; reduced annual expenses by $445MM and launched 50+ value-creating initiatives.• Standardized and implemented global shared services, ERP, procurement, finance, and reporting systems, as well as business performance management systems. These initiatives drove significant efficiencies and cost savings of $150 million while enhancing decision support capabilities.

New York, Us

RALPH LAUREN RETAIL GROUP | NYSE: RLRecruited by the Head of Global Retail to expand a business operating over 350 owned stores across 11 divisions in 12 countries, including e-commerce, with annual revenues of approximately $3 billion. Standardized regional processes to enhance efficiency, integrated acquired businesses, and established new licensee relationships in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Developed retail operations and shared services support groups for global retail concepts and e-commerce businesses.• Expanded the retail business from $1 billion to $3 billion by entering new countries, growing the e-commerce channel, and launching innovative retail concepts, with international sales increasing from $730 million to $1.8 billion• Reengineered the retail division by integrating acquisitions, globalizing operations, standardizing reporting, and implementing standardized global systems, leading to increased sales and profitability through improved productivity and reduced store and overhead cost

New York, New York, Us

New York & Company | Irving Place Capital Private Equity Portfolio CompanyBrought in by private equity firm to facilitate acquisition after its purchase from Limited Brands and prepare for IPO. Oversaw finance and served on executive, real estate, and IT steering committees. Annual revenues of $1B with 470 retail stores.

London, England, Gb

Hired by CFO of McCann Erickson as CFO to improve operational controls, integrate acquired businesses and service delivery model. Managed finance, IT, HR, and facilities across global offices with annual revenues of $175MM and 650+ associates worldwide. Promoted to COO in 2002.

New York, New York, Us

ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC. | Willis Stein & Partners Private Equity Portfolio CompanyHired by private equity firm to prepare for IPO for largest technology and internet magazine publishing companies, serving B2B and B2C markets; annual revenue $450MM. Established best in class finance functions and controls, invested in new technology ventures and recapitalized company’s debt structure.

Us

Recruited by CFO as VP Corporate Finance, earning two promotions; sales of $2B annually through multi-branded wholesale, licensing and retail channels with 1500+ retail locations in 64 countries; traded on the NYSE prior to being acquired by Jones Apparel Group in 1998. Managed globally teams overseeing financial and operational management of $1.2B wholesales division and $300MM international division. Led strategic initiatives including M&As, licensing, and divestiture of non-core business.

Worldwide, Oo

Managed due diligence engagements and advised clients on acquisitions. Group serviced buyout firm of KKR and other private equity National office clients. Completed ten transactions totaling more than $8B.