Functional Skills

Product Strategy
Financial Due Diligence
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Finance Transformation
Statistical Analysis

Languages

English
Big 3 Consulting (MBB)
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

Fort Consulting Group Management Consulting
Principal
12/2013 - Present
• For a ‘Top 5’ global pharmaceutical and medical device firm, managed an R&D transformation project designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase transparency for a $1B+ global R&D organization
• For a large pharmaceutical and device firm, led a operational improvement effort by running multiple workshops and managing a PMO designed to quickly identify and implement improvements to achieve near-term results
QSpex Technologies Corporate Strategy & Development
CEO
12/2012 - 11/2013
• As Chief Executive Officer, managed a medical device organization of over 150 employees while leading a fundamental ‘pivot’ in organizational strategy, reducing burn rate and headcount by over 40%, redirecting product development efforts to achieve ‘product/market fit’ with new products aimed at new market segements and increasing revenue growth to (quarter-over-quarter) >400% in the first three months of new product / strategy launch
QSpex Technologies Operations
COO/CFO
10/2007 - 11/2012
• Following multiple customer reports of product failures, reappointed as Chief Operating Officer in mid-2012 and led turnaround effort which greatly improved product quality and yields through completely redesigned and strictly enforced manufacturing and quality processes, over 100 completed process improvement projects and replacement or reassignment of over 40% of operations personnel
• Led due diligence efforts while originating and closing over $60 million in equity and venture debt
McKinsey & Company Management Consulting
Management Consultant
3/2003 - 2/2005
• For three of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, led and served on multiple teams that identified over $150M in potential revenue improvement opportunities through pricing optimization, cross-sell/up-sell initiatives and product line expansion
• For a Fortune 100 insurance company, achieved a $23M annual profitability improvement by employing lean manufacturing principles to redesign collection and subrogation operations
Northern Lights Consulting Management Consulting
Principal
2/1998 - 9/2002
• For a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, led multiple engagements including developing a new manufacturing and distribution strategy
• For a privately-held cable and wire harness manufacturer, served as interim CFO and turnaround advisor
• For a Fortune 500 global oil & gas and chemical manufacturer, served as project manager of a large team of consultants and client staff members on a global ERP system implementation project