Client engagements include the formulation and implementation of domestic and international business strategies in sophisticated, complex market areas:• Investigated the viability and funding options for a $408M capital expenditure project in South America to develop and operate a best in class complex that produces ethanol, molasses, and bagasse from sugar cane. The promoters intended to achieve low cost production by creating a greenfield facility with high economies of scale, deploying… Show more Client engagements include the formulation and implementation of domestic and international business strategies in sophisticated, complex market areas:• Investigated the viability and funding options for a $408M capital expenditure project in South America to develop and operate a best in class complex that produces ethanol, molasses, and bagasse from sugar cane. The promoters intended to achieve low cost production by creating a greenfield facility with high economies of scale, deploying the most current technology, and controlling the two major input costs for any biofuel producer, namely feedstock and energy. • Conducted several consulting engagements for hedge-fund and value-fund managers and analysts to better inform their investment decision in targeted distressed companies and investment opportunities in the automotive components sector. • Spearheaded the development of an international expansion strategy for a major US-based non-profit organization with nearly $1B in assets and $900M in operating revenue. Strategy recommendations were subsequently endorsed by the Board and permission granted to begin implementation.• Secured funds for the expansion of a leading soccer academy in India and to qualify for the national All India Football Federation i-league 1st Division by developing a business plan, five-year financial pro forma, investment opportunity brochure, and pre-money market valuation model.• Assisted a major DC-based foundation to value stream map and streamline several of their key business processes and developed business requirements for a web-based portal solution. Show less

Specialize in helping B2B suppliers – from the Global 1000 to startups – implement a value-based sales and marketing approach to defend their pricing and accelerate sales. The process for helping clients is based on best practices and consists of researching the value of our client’s offerings, developing customized sales tools and “value” calculators, and training front-line personnel on how to articulate the value of their offering to their OEM buyers.

Assist leadership of foundations and nonprofit organizations to help them innovate, grow and sustain their social mission. Through Community Wealth Ventures (a wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary of Share Our Strength, one of the Nation's leading anti-hunger and anti-poverty organizations), I provide strategy and implementation services to nonprofit organizations and philanthropic foundations, partnering with them to design and implement innovative approaches to growth and sustainability.

AARP Global Network was founded by AARP in 2006 as the preeminent association of like-minded, national organizations serving the needs of the older population in countries around the world. Led the Network and managed the delivery of core services, including business consulting and syndicated services to member organizations. Additionally, managed the business relationships with the member organizations and strategic partners, and the overall financial viability of the Network… Show more AARP Global Network was founded by AARP in 2006 as the preeminent association of like-minded, national organizations serving the needs of the older population in countries around the world. Led the Network and managed the delivery of core services, including business consulting and syndicated services to member organizations. Additionally, managed the business relationships with the member organizations and strategic partners, and the overall financial viability of the Network. Provided on-going thought leadership in the design and development of the Network’s portfolio of value propositions.• Instrumental in conceiving, launching, and growing the Network from concept to start-up to a federation of seven like-minded, nationally-based organizations from the US, Denmark, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Chile and India.• Led the Network’s consulting services practice that resulted in all non-US member organizations significantly reinventing themselves and establishing a more sustainable growth path.• Positively impacted the overall valuation of the AARP brand – potential increase in brand valuation is estimated at between $45M to $170M.• Facilitated the on-going sharing of 50+ market and demographic opportunities and best practices to address the socio-economic challenges facing the aging populations in several countries across the globe.• Authored several industry knowledge briefs on a wide-range of business topics including governance, strategic planning, brand, communications, social media, employee and volunteer engagement, advocacy/policy, membership development in the non-profit sector. Show less

Established the Delphi eBusiness Program Office and spearheaded Delphi’s eBusiness strategy to facilitate and integrate seamless collaboration and communications with customers, suppliers and business partners; optimized and rationalized the overall Engineering IT budget estimated at $150M at Delphi and achieved $20M in structural cost savings; and developed strategic roadmaps for HR, Finance, and Engineering business systems at Delphi to facilitate quicker and better IT resource allocation… Show more Established the Delphi eBusiness Program Office and spearheaded Delphi’s eBusiness strategy to facilitate and integrate seamless collaboration and communications with customers, suppliers and business partners; optimized and rationalized the overall Engineering IT budget estimated at $150M at Delphi and achieved $20M in structural cost savings; and developed strategic roadmaps for HR, Finance, and Engineering business systems at Delphi to facilitate quicker and better IT resource allocation decisions. Show less

Established and grew Delphi’s presence in the fast emerging Asia Pacific automotive market sector.

Spearheaded Cadillac’s global presence in Japan and Germany; and developed vehicle specifications for the next generation of vehicles targeted for the overseas markets .