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Consulting firm exclusively focused on the portfolio companies of Comvest Partners

Lawrenceville, Ga, Us

My initial focus was on stabilizing and optimizing the “Pro” sales organization within KIK’s most important business unit. Later I was awarded extended responsibility to cover business supply chain and order management functions. While in this role, I partnered with the business owners and outside advisors to prepare for a liquidity event. ♦ Increased Pro sales by ~30%-50%; restructured 40+ person sales team, instilled execution mindset, and initiated aggressive pricing actions. ♦ Appointed de facto CEO of Pool Liquids business (P&L accountable) and stepped up as practical leader of Pool team in absence of a “Pool President,” reporting to CEO for 6+ months.♦ Grew Pool Liquids business ~35% in 2021 on volume basis; defined and implemented powerful strategy and operational roadmap.♦ Increased business unit EBITDA2.5x between 2019 and 2023; attained aggressive sales growth targets and took advantage of rise in demand during COVID-19 to reset market dynamics.♦ Conquered major supply chain disruptions to safeguard upward volume growth trajectory by identifying alternative suppliers and adopting customer engagement strategy. ♦ Overhauled planning & inventory processes, streamlined supply chain team, and added capability with zero new spend.

Lawrenceville, Ga, Us

This role further evidences my aptitude as a change agent. Operating at strategic-level role, I was at the forefront of KIK’s transformation agenda, while reporting to the CEO. As part of KIK’s Executive Leadership Team, I commanded significant strategic influence. In support of transformation objectives, I crafted and embedded 2020 operating plans across all business units. In this role, I collaborated closely with BU Presidents and Leadership Teams to develop board-approved roadmaps. ♦ Set stage for doubling of KIK's EBITDA from 2018 to 2022 by determining strategic priorities and establishing board-approved people strategy and change management plan.

Bertrange, Lu

Having delivered exceptional results in my first role with CSM, I was sought out to transform the Finance function. I headed up an 80+ person team responsible for Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Transactional & Managerial Accounting, Master Data, and Commercial Finance within a business unit generating ~$800M/yr. annual revenue. As a member of the North American (NA) Management Team, I chaired weekly P&L reviews with C-suite. ♦ Spearheaded full restructured of NA finance organization following carve out and sale of operating units; resolved major AR/AP issues, engineered new processes, and transformed reporting.♦ Established finance organization as value-add enabler; championed process improvement, instilled system stability, improved cash flow, and reported to global CEO/CFO and Board on fiscal performance.

Bertrange, Lu

This was a global position with accountability for CSM’s largest cross-functional transformation initiatives, including the restructuring of the worldwide enterprise. During tenure, I managed a global real estate portfolio of ~35 production facilities, warehouses, and offices. In this role, I also served as Acting Chief Sustainability Officer. ♦ Reduced global operating costs by $80Mthrough 2 global restructuring exercises; coordinated global team during 2 enterprise-wide restructuring programs. ♦ Re-engineered S&OP processes in NA business after recognizing lack of process/efficiency in balancing production and demand. ♦ Steered relocation of HQ from Amsterdam to Atlanta, including securing lease and orchestrating design/build-out/ move. Led sublease negotiation of facility in UK.♦ Furthered CSM’s sustainability ambitions; created global sustainability program and acted as customer sustainability liaison. Attended 2015 International Antarctic Expedition.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Joining as Director, Strategic Initiatives, Business Transformation, I progressed to Group Director, Infrastructure & Innovation Planning in 2011, before promotion to VP, Strategy & Network Optimization in 2013. ♦ Masterminded 10-yr. strategic infrastructure plan to optimize NA supply chain following $13B acquisition of CCE (Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.). Led initial execution phases, including plant closures and automation.

I stepped into a new family business and scaled it to almost $1M in revenue by 2008. Rapidly became known as an expert in niche field of workforce housing finance. As VP, I managed diverse, distributed teams across public/private partnerships to close deals totaling $200M.

Boston, Ma, Us

At Bain, I worked on case teams in a wide variety of industries: retail, financial services, manufacturing, and technology.

Boston, Ma, Us

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ba - Political Science, Minor In Business Administration

Education record

Ba - Political Science