Jon Rothbart

A seasoned executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, top-tier management consulting, C-suite leadership, and technology innovation. Engaged in the North American biotechnology industry as a senior advisor to AdMare BioInnovations and fundraising & strategy advisor for Naegis Pharmaceuticals. Currently founder and CEO of Benfin.ai and a number of early stage software startups.

Founder & CEO at Benfin.ai Inc. (2024-04 – Present)

• AI-enabled personal concierge to help Wealth Managers compound their client communities.
• Leads strategy, product development, and capital initiatives

Principal at ExecHQ™ (2021-04 – Present)

• Provides on-demand, C-suite executive advisory services to business owners, focusing on strategy and achieving high-multiple exits.

Owner & Director of Client Services at Barbarossa Investment & Advisory (2012 – Present)

• Directs a boutique management consulting firm delivering strategic guidance on business transformation, growth, and leadership to organizations in biotechnology, cloud computing, and higher education.

Senior Advisor at adMare BioInnovations (2019-09 – 2023-10)

• Advised the CEO and executive team on the development of the adMare Academy Strategy and the implementation of the flagship BioInnovation Scientist Program to foster life sciences talent across Canada.

COO / Acting CEO at AfroCentric Group (2008-08 – 2012-11)

• Directed operations for a JSE-listed investment holding company, driving 63% annual growth in Headline Earnings per Share (hEPS).
• Managed a diverse portfolio of companies, leading M&A activities from sourcing and valuation to negotiation.

Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company (2004 – 2008)

• Managed teams of up to 12 consultants on high-stakes strategy engagements for clients in the power, logistics, mining, and financial services industries. Specialized in the Organizational Performance practice.

Veterinary Surgeon at Veterinary Industry (1998 – 2002)

• Practiced as a small animal veterinarian and participated in epidemic control and poultry production.