Experience

Anitox

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2014 - 9 years 6 months

  Greater Atlanta Area At Anitox, a private equity owned company, we’re helping create a more secure and efficient food supply and a brighter energy future. By understanding how pathogens and other unwanted microbes occur, survive and thrive, we’re able to deliver commercially viable solutions in the areas of livestock, feed milling and biofuel fermentation. We sell in roughly 50+ countries and operate 4 entities spread globally. I lead the financial, treasury, global supply chain & manufacturing, human… Show more At Anitox, a private equity owned company, we’re helping create a more secure and efficient food supply and a brighter energy future. By understanding how pathogens and other unwanted microbes occur, survive and thrive, we’re able to deliver commercially viable solutions in the areas of livestock, feed milling and biofuel fermentation. We sell in roughly 50+ countries and operate 4 entities spread globally. I lead the financial, treasury, global supply chain & manufacturing, human resource and information technology functions for Anitox. Show less



AmRest USA

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

  Greater Atlanta Area Lead the financial organization for the US Operations of AmRest Holdings SE, a Central European Restaurant Holding Company. Responsible for all accounting, treasury, insurance and risk management, legal, information technology and supply chain activities of the division. Accomplishments: •Led efforts to successfully divest of the company’s 102 Applebee’s restaurants at a significant multiple vs. market. •Restructured the US division financial team to align with the new operational needs… Show more Lead the financial organization for the US Operations of AmRest Holdings SE, a Central European Restaurant Holding Company. Responsible for all accounting, treasury, insurance and risk management, legal, information technology and supply chain activities of the division. Accomplishments: •Led efforts to successfully divest of the company’s 102 Applebee’s restaurants at a significant multiple vs. market. •Restructured the US division financial team to align with the new operational needs of the business. •Supported the launch of two new Italian concepts in the US – La Tagliatella an upper end casual brand and da Via, a fast casual brand. Opened a central kitchen and established a ground up supply chain for both brands. Established foundations for all financial processing and reporting as well as treasury, legal and insurance and analytical needs. Show less



Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Operating Officer - International

  • May 2005 - Apr 2011

  Greater Atlanta Area Lead International efforts to develop Popeyes business around the world. Responsibilities included: •Full accountability for the International business, with 400 units operating in 27 countries. •Division Revenues increased 80% and EBITDA increased 60% from 2005 – 2011. •Built a team of 26 operating professionals in Atlanta and five global operating regions focused on driving brand execution at the market and restaurant level including Marketing, Operations, Development, New Business… Show more Lead International efforts to develop Popeyes business around the world. Responsibilities included: •Full accountability for the International business, with 400 units operating in 27 countries. •Division Revenues increased 80% and EBITDA increased 60% from 2005 – 2011. •Built a team of 26 operating professionals in Atlanta and five global operating regions focused on driving brand execution at the market and restaurant level including Marketing, Operations, Development, New Business Development, Supply Chain and Finance. •Improved franchise profitability from flat to 15% by improving supply chain efficiency, restaurant execution focused on guest satisfaction and implementing transaction based marketing programs to improve guest count and average check. •Achieved positive comparable store sales and transactions 2006 – 2011.Opened 11 new markets from 2005 – 2011, and opened over 350 restaurants.

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2000 - May 2005

  Greater Atlanta Area Lead financial organization; improving crucial financial processes and internal controls. Help set strategy, provide support and guidance to Popeyes President and senior staff. Accomplishments: •Re-engineered financial processes to improve the timeliness, accuracy and effectiveness of information provided to management and franchisees. •Served on Popeyes Boards of Franchise Advisory Council and Purchasing Co-Op. •Oversaw brands supply chain efforts and relationship with outsourced… Show more Lead financial organization; improving crucial financial processes and internal controls. Help set strategy, provide support and guidance to Popeyes President and senior staff. Accomplishments: •Re-engineered financial processes to improve the timeliness, accuracy and effectiveness of information provided to management and franchisees. •Served on Popeyes Boards of Franchise Advisory Council and Purchasing Co-Op. •Oversaw brands supply chain efforts and relationship with outsourced purchasing organization SMS. •Oversaw I/T Function, implementing new back office and POS solutions for Popeyes units. •Developed and Implemented Franchise Finance Program for New Unit & Reimaged Restaurants. •Evaluated alternative concepts in quick casual and casual dining to enhance growth capabilities.



AFC Enterprises

• VP Finance

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

  Greater Atlanta Area Teamed with the AFC Senior Management (CEO, President and CFO) to develop, analyze and evaluate strategic options for the Company. Accomplishments: •Managed and reviewed acquisition & divestitures as well as joint venture / alliance opportunities with focus on building a JV in Japan for AFC’s coffee and bakery brands. •Analyzed and evaluated international franchisee development opportunities, with over 600 commitments for new unit development signed. •Worked directly with franchise… Show more Teamed with the AFC Senior Management (CEO, President and CFO) to develop, analyze and evaluate strategic options for the Company. Accomplishments: •Managed and reviewed acquisition & divestitures as well as joint venture / alliance opportunities with focus on building a JV in Japan for AFC’s coffee and bakery brands. •Analyzed and evaluated international franchisee development opportunities, with over 600 commitments for new unit development signed. •Worked directly with franchise partners to drive key business metrics (comp sales and unit growth) and unit profitability (food costs, labor, controllable and occupancy expenses). Show less



McDonald's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, International Accounting

  • Jun 1993 - Dec 1996

  Greater Chicago Area Responsibilities focused on providing support for operations team initiatives driving growth and profitability. Accomplishments: •Managed Japan Vision 2000 Strategic Development Program, a cross-functional effort geared to increase unit penetration in Japan from 1,500 units in 1995 to 7,500 units in 2005, increase sales from $2.2 billion to $12 billion, and operating income from $195 million to $2 billion. •Developed cross functional process called Market Optimization, an effort to… Show more Responsibilities focused on providing support for operations team initiatives driving growth and profitability. Accomplishments: •Managed Japan Vision 2000 Strategic Development Program, a cross-functional effort geared to increase unit penetration in Japan from 1,500 units in 1995 to 7,500 units in 2005, increase sales from $2.2 billion to $12 billion, and operating income from $195 million to $2 billion. •Developed cross functional process called Market Optimization, an effort to provide an analytical, fact based data for support teams to significantly increase profitable new unit penetration. •Supported opening of new invested markets, primarily establishment of a joint venture in Indonesia. •Prepared acquisition analysis of JV markets in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Show less



RSM US LLP

• United States
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Financial Consulting / Audit Supervisor

  • Jan 1985 - Jun 1993

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Financial Consulting Manager – Provided business valuation services of closely held businesses • Audit Supervisor - Planned and supervised on average 20 audit engagements annually.



Natusto Group

• Internship

  • Jan 1992 - May 1992

  Osaka, Japan Secured a sabbatical from McGladrey to take an internship with Natusto Group in Osaka Japan. Natsuto is a textile wholesaler with business throughout Japan as well as manufacturing relationships in China, Vietnam and other South Asian countries. Purpose of the internship was to immerse in Japanese business culture, study business practices and improve my language skills