Shirin Behzadi Email & Phone Number

LET'S GROW YOUR ORGANIZATIONA seasoned Board Director and experienced CEO with an outstanding track record is instrumental in achieving your growth objectives. Premium brands, consumer retail, CPG providers, franchise organizations, and financial institutions that are ready for exponential growth are the companies I am passionate about serving. I can help avoid the pitfalls of business development and advise teams on the profitable direction especially with private equity-backed companies that need an experienced Board Member. SHIRIN'S EXPERTISE - WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLEAfter 20 years of building companies from the ground up (from start-up to merger or sale), I now serve as a Board Director for companies that want to achieve substantial growth. As a CPA and former EY Auditor with financial experience with privately and publicly held companies, and as an investor with deep knowledge, companies ask me to join their boards to advise and offer expert guidance and sound execution practices in: ✅ Growth ✅ Business strategy ✅ Finance and financial strategies ✅ Capital raise and successful exit strategies ✅ Strategic planning ✅ Logistics and supply chain ✅ Local and national marketingCURRENT BOARD DIRECTOR ROLES & EXPERIENCEI currently serve on boards in the franchising and consumer retail industries with substantial growth trajectories. This includes my role as an advisor, investor, and chairperson of the board with BOMANI Cold Buzz, the first alcohol-infused cold brew coffee to be introduced to the market.SPEAKINGI regularly speak to entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and professional organizations. With captivating stories, dynamic presentations, and practical takeaways, I help others achieve financial success and personal joy even in face of adversity. Learn more about how I can invigorate your organization here: https://www.shirinbehzadi.com/My motto in business and personal life is: Doing Well by Doing Good. My philanthropic work includes serving as a board member with Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and Orange County United Way. I am humbled and honored to have received numerous awards including: ★ Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Orange County award recipient ★ Assn. for Corporate Growth Fastest Growing Company in 2015 ★ Orange County Business Journal 500 Most Influential 2017 ★ Innovation Award by Franchise.comMedia coverage in print and broadcast outlets who have featured my accomplishments include: ► Forbes ► Money Inc ► Franchise Times.com ► Women Entrepreneurs - The Secrets of Success blog.

Listed skills include Financial Analysis, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Small Business, and 18 others.

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  California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Accounting