CEO, Owner

• Jan 2021 - Present

Combining the Art of Architecture and Art of Business, HP leads Olson Kundig as it's CEO in delivering World class Design, across all continents using innovative Project delivery approaches. Creating not only path-breaking designs and yet pushing the boundaries of how spaces/environment are created, perceived and delivered. With a focus on Organizational Development and Operational excellence, he positions Olson Kundig from Seattle to Sydney in converging firm's ethos of People, Culture and Nature.Olson Kundig, a full-service Architecture Design firm whose work includes Hospitality, Residences (often for Art Collectors), Museums and Exhibition Design, Commercial, Academic buildings, Cultural Institutional, including Master planning, Interior Design, and Landscape Design.The geographical scope of the work covers five continents, in locations ranging from the rural landscapes of Montana and Idaho to dense urban contexts in Manhattan and Mumbai. AIA Architecture Firm of the Year, Interior Design Hall of Fame inductees, Academy awards, Smithsonian National Design Award, Top 10 Most Innovative Architecture Firm by FAST Company, and Architectural Digest AD100 are some of the accolades the firm has been recognized with. Show less

Chief Operating Officer

• Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

Combining the Art of Architecture and Art of Business, HP leads Olson Kundig as it's COO in delivering World class Design, across all continents using innovative Project delivery approaches. Creating not only path-breaking designs and yet pushing the boundaries of how spaces/environment are created, perceived and delivered. With a focus on Organizational Development and Operational excellence, he positions Olson Kundig from Seattle to Sydney in converging firm's ethos of People, Culture and Nature.Olson Kundig, a full-service Architecture Design firm whose work includes Hospitality, Residences (often for Art Collectors), Museums and Exhibition Design, Commercial, Academic buildings, Interior Design, Landscape Design, and Places of Worship.The geographical scope of the work covers five continents, in locations ranging from the rural landscapes of Montana and Idaho to dense urban contexts in Manhattan and Mumbai. AIA Architecture Firm of the Year, Interior Design Hall of Fame inductees, Academy awards, Smithsonian National Design Award, Top 10 Most Innovative Architecture Firm by FAST Company, and Architectural Digest AD100 are some of the accolades the firm has been recognized with. Show less

Board Member

• Feb 2015 - Present

CEO

• Mar 2015 - Feb 2018

Strategic Consulting for a broad spectrum of industries covering Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Healthcare RCM, Advertising Technology (Software), Project management, Mobile Communication Infrastructure Solutions. Led a Startup organization as a CEO to provide vision and leadership to create the positioning for Target markets, verticals and with investors. Assisted organizations in Corporate Development with a focus on M&A, deal negotiations, deal structuring, Corporate Legal Structuring. Assisted organizations in developing the strategy on International Expansions with a focus on the Middle East and the Far East. Financial Advisory services on deal negotiations for Joint ventures and strategic alliances. Financial Advisory services on front end feasibility studies, structuring of business and capital formation. Assisting clients with Debt and Capital placement in Domestic and International locations. Business, Contractual and Financial Advisory services on Cross Border Transactions Show less

CEO, Executive Board Member

• 2010 - Feb 2015

Leading the Corporate leadership in providing Strategic direction to the organization. Strategic guidance for Market Expansion and Diversification Leading the Operations, Business Development, Marketing and Finance functions Succession Planning, Divestitures, Brand Building and Brand Management Talent Development Strategic Planning Leading Corporate Development and M&A Developing business and process structures. Expansion of operations in to Europe, Middle East and Asia Led Top line growth of 40% and bottom line growth of 100% Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• 2007 - Dec 2009

• Led M&A activity with reviewing potential targets, negotiations, due diligence and post-merger integration. • Led the capital placement with banks to raise additional capital. • Instituted robust Business Planning for better projection of both Financial and strategic goals. • Created a Business Performance Management (BPM) system to evaluate Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to assist in quicker and effective analysis of the performance of the operations. • Led ERP implementation of Deltek Vision. • Created Web-based Intranet Portal for exchange of information and providing team members with access to critical business information. • Developed Project based Job Costing models for measurement of project profitability. • Created the IT Infrastructure for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans. • Improved AR collections by 30 days and reduced working capital needs through efficient working capital management. Show less

Assistant Corporate Controller

• 2001 - 2007

- Contributed leadership to the $700 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) on NYSE. - Collaborated with senior leadership team and ensured the development of the annual strategic plan and budget. - Led SEC Reporting function and developed 10Q's/10K's.·Contributed leadership to the design and rollout of Oracle Financial system for project management.- Oversaw the due diligence and integration of various mergers and acquisitions. - Implemented technology solutions that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the reports, analysis and forecasting.- Oversaw cost-saving initiative that produced bottom line results of $5 million.- Led implementation of the Hyperion HFM consolidation and reporting platform.- Led implementation of SOX program from documenting controls to testing. Show less

COO/CFO

• 1995 - 2001

With operations in Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) led the Operations, Strategic Planning, Finance, IT and Admin functions.• Led the Business Development function and improved the process of Client Identification and evaluation resulting in improved Backlog Bookings by over 100%.• Staffing and Talent Management for delivering projects on time and achieving high degree of Client satisfaction.• Implemented process for improving the Resource utilization resulting in margin improvement of 15%.• Transitioned the finance function into a matrix organization and improved the efficiencies of the finance function resulting in lower cost of services and reduced the overhead costs by 20%.• Established international banking relationships, strategies for currency hedging & multi-currency payments • Negotiated bonding and lending facilities at several international banks for working capital needs.• Performed strategic/operating planning (1/5 year plans) for the global operations and was also tasked with operational responsibilities by the management. • Executed cross-border transactions and managed the F/X risks and achieved minimal losses during the South East Asian currency crisis (1997-98).• Negotiated contract terms with customers, joint venture partners and vendors for large projects (ranging from $50MM to $200MM) regarding tax issues, payment, foreign currency terms and bonding issues. • Developed tax strategies and performed international tax planning for global operations to minimize tax burden.• Established risk management benchmarks for contractual and financial issues. Also conducted reviews of contractual issues and drafted risk mitigation clause for tenders and contract documents. Show less

Associate

• 1993 - 1995

International Tax Advisory Services. Assisting clients with Cross Border Transactions. Assisting clients in creating Tax Effficient Business Structures Creating Market Entry Entity Vehicles Tax Compliance Advisory Services International Tax Advisory Services. Assisting clients with Cross Border Transactions. Assisting clients in creating Tax Effficient Business Structures Creating Market Entry Entity Vehicles Tax Compliance Advisory Services

Manager

• 1989 - 1993

Business Advisory Services Management Consulting on: - Business Re-engineering - Market Analysis - Feasibility Studies - Capital Restructuring Audit & Assurance Advisory Services Internal Control Evaluation Studies Process and Systems Reviews Business Advisory Services Management Consulting on: - Business Re-engineering - Market Analysis - Feasibility Studies - Capital Restructuring Audit & Assurance Advisory Services Internal Control Evaluation Studies Process and Systems Reviews