Rocana Venture Partners is a consumer facing venture platform that supports early stage entrepreneurs that are focused on better living concepts or ideas. We have a global view to investing and categories we like are primarily in consumer packaged goods in the food and beverage space. Primarily investing in the US, we find products that want to become iconic brands, investing in the Better-for-You trends of today shaping consumer eating habits of tomorrow

► Achieved significant growth from disruptive industry model through operations optimization and brand awareness.► Recruited to energize and expand operation at pioneering firm in offsite manufacturing – positioning company as technology integrator offering shorter construction time window over conventional build. ► Primary segment focus on healthcare, hospitality, business park, and residential segments. ► Oversee 8 manufacturing facilities; staff and motivate teams.► Manage ~ 800 total employees.► Set KPIs, safety, and quality standards► Manage customer relationships with the highest levels in organizations► Consistently evaluate backward integration opportunities► Oversee project management teams ► Consistently promote integrated solution approach to customers ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Expansion Strategies: Lead teams to manage 42-acre manufacturing park (precast concrete, modular MEP, PODs, aluminum glazing, UPVC, joinery, upholstery, and Stone finishing)● Operations Improvements: Brought in standard operating procedures, ERP, Operating rhythm, and business planning tools to monitor and grow business; implemented operating reviews.● Sales & Revenue Leadership: Lead go-to market strategy centered on high-profit segments, enabling millions in sales. Demonstrated benefits with time savings calculations and led total solutions bids.● Brand Awareness: Communications, brand, and social media strategy (#fastforwardIndia) including PR and symposiums; launched initiatives improving transparency to customers.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Earned promotions for driving market, customer relations, productivity, sales, operations, growth, finance, employee engagement, and expansion results across different divisions at $6.4B multinational diversified company.► Directed 85 Sales staff in Commercial Organization, with P&L authority and oversight of 3 manufacturing plants.► Held authority for strategic growth in orders, sales forecasts, and P&L, plus Finance support to Gate, Globe, Check, & Control Valves (GGCCV) unit – strengthening sales, influencing customer relations, and restructuring processes for efficiency, sales traction, profit, accountability, and revenue. ► Served on Saudi JV partner Board. ► Facilitated product cost savings / rationalization, increased coverage, product development, product-plant mapping, and inorganic growth strategies.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Relationship-Building & Sales Improvements: Gained 15% first-year growth despite flat market, with rise in short-cycle sales from Sales reorganization.● Sales Measurements: Added Salesforce CRM, KPIs / metrics, margin analysis, management playbooks, and pipeline reviews; incorporated project execution teams to Engineering Procurement & Contracting deals.● Expansion Planning & Funding: Won service center funding for KSA, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi for existing base; led creation and marketing.● Employee Satisfaction: Enhanced staff engagement with town halls, sales broadcasts, Q&A, and mentoring, plus community center.● Strategic Decision Support: Delivered critical input for India Power inorganic growth, bundling, profit by region, European make-buy analysis, Chinese Nuclear Power expansion, and bid pricing, margin, and ROI reviews. Worked with Platform VP on product strategy for Middle East and India.● Operations & Financial Management: Positioned GGCCV for aggressive order, sales, and margin goals via strong operating rhythm / fiscal reviews.

Selected by the Valves & Controls President to lead the finance integration of the ETC Foundry and Gulf Valves- a $400M acquisition (Tyco Valves largest).▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Led support to 4 Business Segments (Foundry, Cathodic Protection, Valves, & Sales / Distribution).► Headed Finance for combined business functions, supported VP of Flow Control, and held commercial financial support role. ► Enabled millions in order wins as pricing / volume liaison to manufacturing and sales. ► Contributed win / loss analyses, cost efficiencies aligned with customer relations, and other analyses. Led integration under Tyco for consistent reporting and solutions approach. ► Produced Operating Income results ahead of budget; cut DSO and added Lean inventory management model. ► Presented M&A synergies to Tyco International Board. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Executive Decisions: Facilitated strategic decisions, including change to move machine shop / foundry under single P&L and new sales margin rationale presented to Product teams. Served as stakeholder justifying LEAN savings, operations improvements, and productivity projects; won CAPEX approvals for expansion.● Expansion Strategies: Built and presented financial business case winning approval for Saudi strategy entry investment.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Enabled scalable operations, led process changes, built controls, and consolidated backoffice functions, while serving as Finance support to manufacturing plants, international Procurement office, Sales & Distribution Centers, and Service Centers.► Recruited by former manager as Flow Control lead and Controller for all Tyco entities in India.► Brought in E&Y to drive sales efficiencies. ► Worked with Managing Director on ROI analysis, project approvals, operations stability, and scalability. ► Led SAP implementations. ► Consolidated payroll, tax, and treasury across all segments in India.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Achieved 100% unqualified internal audits, supported business changes, and guided executives on US GAAP compliance.► Served as Finance executive for Pharmaceutical & Nutritional (Mead Johnson) Divisions.► Promoted to drive efficiencies, advise senior management on new business operations, issue controls, preserve accuracy, report on compliance, and handle multi-country regulatory requirements.► Supported manufacturing and distribution; served as executive advisor on inventory, distribution, operations, audit processes, and controls.► Attained 100% staff retention; managed audits.► Supervised 14 Internal Control Managers.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Promoted to Senior Associate in Middle Markets Assurance Practice.► Consulted to clients in manufacturing, service, trading private and public companies with annual revenues ranging from $100M to $750M.► Participated in S-1 filings for Initial Public offerings.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬