Highly accomplished, results-driven senior international and strategic finance and board executive with operations, legal and strong capital markets focus. More than 25 years of progressive experience in legal, finance and strategic business operations with hyper growth and global multi-billion-dollar companies. Proven ability to drive growth through capital raising and transforming operations whilst mitigating risk. Recognized ability in building, integrating, scaling and leading global teams across business operations, finance, legal, HR, information technology, real estate, treasury, corporate governance, M&A, structured finance, tax and trade. Raised substantial capital plus secondary financing arrangements, including asset backed securities, for high growth public company, achieved cash tax savings through legal and business restructuring and planning, negotiated significant government incentives for companies and transformed finance and business operations. Raised private capital and debt in venture backed startup. Significant M&A, investor relations, corporate governance and risk management experience. Extensive board experience as board member of public companies, including internationally and through acquisitions. Experienced executive working with and presenting to boards, in particular audit committees. Excellent business communication, operational and strategic planning, interpersonal skills and leadership with all levels of staff, executive management and board of directors.Global Executive in the areas of: high technology, automotive, clean energy & renewables, financial services, SaaS and networking. Expertise: Strategic and Operations Executive Strategic Planning Board experience Business and Corporate Development Corporate Legal & Corporate Governance Capital Markets / Corporate Finance / Investor Relations Structured Finance and Financial Services Treasury and Treasury Operations Finance and Finance Operations Strategic Global Tax & Legal planning and implementation M&A, Divestitures, greenfield and global business expansion Government Relations, including negotiating manufacturing, tax, trade and business incentives globally M&A and large scale business transformation initiatives