I am an innovative, growth-focused executive leader with extensive experience building and scaling new business ventures, creating valuable synergies, and driving strategic initiatives to maximize revenue growth for various corporations globally.With expertise spanning venture building, digital transformation, and strategic planning, I have led initiatives that streamline operations, secure critical investments, and drive market-entry success. My work includes guiding cross-functional teams, developing go-to-market strategies, and fostering high-value partnerships that align business objectives with market opportunities. From advising fintech startups to scaling corporate innovation labs, I consistently deliver impactful solutions that fuel growth and competitiveness.My key accomplishments include reducing operating expenses by 35% at ING Bank's venture studio, securing significant funding for new ventures and fintech initiatives, spinning out ventures from the ING Labs, helping win 3 multimillion dollar national payment systems contracts at SWIFT, and helping Saturna Capital grow their assets under management 7 fold by adding $1.5 billion to their portfolio.Key Skills:Venture Creation and GrowthFundraising and Capital StrategyStrategic Planning and ExecutionGo-to-Market Strategy DevelopmentPartnership & Alliance Development Network BuildingOperational and Process OptimizationInnovation and Digital TransformationCross-functional Team Leadership and CollaborationIndustries:FinTechBanking and Financial Services Blockchain and Digital Assets Venture Capital and Startups Payments and TransactionsConsulting