Assumed leadership of non-performing, family-owned USD 3.5 million investment in hydroponic, controlled environment agribusiness to prepare business for ultimate sale.Transformed product line to simplify and focus on highest margin productsDeveloped solid, sustainable distribution relationships while changing customer mixInitiated operational and metric overhaul – UV enhancements alone covered investment on 2-year ROIIdentified and resolved financial and legal business… Show more Assumed leadership of non-performing, family-owned USD 3.5 million investment in hydroponic, controlled environment agribusiness to prepare business for ultimate sale.Transformed product line to simplify and focus on highest margin productsDeveloped solid, sustainable distribution relationships while changing customer mixInitiated operational and metric overhaul – UV enhancements alone covered investment on 2-year ROIIdentified and resolved financial and legal business implications with multiple legal and government bodiesWorked with U.S. Congressional and local government officials for re-zoning to reduce tax implications Show less

Drove growth of Barclay’s insurance investment banking business in Asia Pacific region. Led mergers and acquisitions and financial advisory services. Directed 16 Hong Kong-based employees, cross-regional banking teams and multimillion-dollar P&L.

Member of a key executive group selected to lead regional office expansion for Asia. Led insurance, mergers and acquisitions, and IPO/financial advisory services. Directed 30 employees and multimillion-dollar budget.

Revitalized operations and implement new programs/channels of distribution to drive top and bottom-line growth of consumer products in Asia for multinational life insurance and financial services company. Led total operations. Directed 5,000 employees and agents across Hong Kong and contributed to over 15% of Prudential PLC Asia’s bottom line. Despite challenging market conditions, grew annual sales 18% to over $450 million.

Led the financial turnaround of New York Life’s oldest business unit outside the US. Led total operations and regulatory relationships. Directed 1,950 employees/agents, and multimillion-dollar P&L. Doubled revenue by increasing customer retention and cross-selling platforms.