CFO | deep PE experience | 4 Successful Exits | Transformation Leadership | Global Knowhow | Thunderbird MBA | worked on 10 exit / monetization, 15 capitalization, and > 90 acquisition transactions
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A seasoned finance executive with a proven track record in building (or fixing) finance functions to drive superior growth and monetization.
Through a tenured career, I have: - worked across industries (manufacturing, hospitality, CPG, professional services, SAAS, retail, medical devices), - built high performing teams on 4 continents, and - navigated a spectrum of risks (geopolitical, macro volatility, industry downturn, tariffs, etc.).
I offer a practiced approach to deliver finance transformation and investment monetization. This toolkit is adaptable, and I have applied it to support Revenue and EBITDA growth, margin improvement, operational transformation, M&A, integration, leveraging and deleveraging, building liquidity and dividend capacity, restructuring, turnaround, and exit strategies.
This expertise is not simply textbook (although I have written a few of those). My methods were built through continuous:
Deputy Chief Financial Officer ASM Global West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Private Equity (Onex) 2020 – 2025 Facility Professional Services, Hospitality, SAAS USD 2.5 billion 22 countries Led finance strategy, controllers, FP&A, internal audit, treasury, tax, master data, and shared services ASM Global was a global venue management company operating > 350 arenas, stadiums, theaters, and convention centers Monetization (strategic sale to Legends Hospitality): 4 years, IRR = 24%, MOIC = 1.96 • Transformed cross-functional processes, collaboration, and reporting to guide 188% EBITDA growth, 80% free cash flow conversion, 35% strategic expansion, and a high teens valuation multiple
VP Corporate Finance Carestream Health, Inc. Rochester, New York Private Equity (Onex) 2010 – 2019 Medical Devices, Manufacturing, SAAS USD 2.4 billion 170 countries Led corporate finance, finance strategy, FP&A, treasury, investor relations, and accounts receivable Carestream was a healthcare imaging company, providing X-ray and imaging film, machines, devices, and software Monetization (dividends): 3 years, IRR = 95%, MOIC = 4.45 • Transformed financial strategy, FP&A, treasury, investment governance, and investor relations • Facilitated partnership and advisory on key business drivers, including pricing, margin, new lines of business, and risk
Treasurer – the Americas Cadbury Schweppes plc Parsippany, New Jersey Public 2005 – 2010 Manufacturing, CPG GBP 8 billion 160 countries Led all treasury matters in the £4.2 billion (then $8.4 billion) Americas regions Cadbury Schweppes was a CPG company (former NYSE: CSG) with iconic brands such as Cadbury, Trident, Swedish Fish, Halls, Dr Pepper, and Snapple Monetization (carve out): 3 years, $8 billion demerger involving a business unit carve out at 14x EBITDA
Director, Corporate Finance Royal Ahold, NV Chantilly, Virginia / Columbia, Maryland Public 2003 – 2004 Food Distribution, Retail EUR 63 billion 17 countries Led various turnaround and restructuring solutions Ahold was a €63 billion (then $50 billion) food retail and service company (Amsterdam: AH.AS)
Treasurer The Wackenhut Corporation Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Public, but majority Family 1999 – 2002 Physical Security Services, PEO, Prison Management USD 2.8 billion 50 countries Led corporate treasury, accounts receivable, warehousing, and building services departments Wackenhut was a Fortune 100 security services and employee outsourcing company (former NYSE: WAK) Monetization (strategic sale): 3 years, exited at target valuation
Manager Financial Analysis Culligan Water Technologies, Inc. Northbrook, Illinois Private Equity (Apollo) 1996 – 1998 Manufacturing, Retail USD 1 billion 90 countries Led FP&A, treasury, investor relations, and insurance departments Culligan was a global manufacturer and distributor of water purification products (former NYSE: CUL) Monetization (strategic sale): 2 years, IRR = 120%, share price 3x growth
Master in International Management – International MBA, Thunderbird – American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, Arizona
Bachelor in Business Administration – Major in Finance, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
CSCA (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis)
CTP / CCM (Certified Cash Manager)
Author: Book: Cash Flow Analysis – A Guide for the Corporate Financial Analyst
Author: Book: Actual Cash Flow – The Route Back to Basics in Corporate Finance
