Experience

Renovata & Company

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Research

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  San Diego, California, United States Renovata & Company is an executive search and private equity advisory platform, trusted by boards, financial sponsors and their portfolio companies. Our global platform delivers transformational leaders, high-performing teams, and valuable insights that drive superior business and investment outcomes. Renovata’s executive search activities are focused on high-impact, board-level mandates, including CEOs, CFOs, other C-suite executives and board directors. Zeren delivers broader talent… Show more Renovata & Company is an executive search and private equity advisory platform, trusted by boards, financial sponsors and their portfolio companies. Our global platform delivers transformational leaders, high-performing teams, and valuable insights that drive superior business and investment outcomes. Renovata’s executive search activities are focused on high-impact, board-level mandates, including CEOs, CFOs, other C-suite executives and board directors. Zeren delivers broader talent solutions, supporting businesses as they build teams throughout the organization. With relationships across 60 leading private equity firms, we also provide specialized diligence and advisory services, including executive/operating advisors, diligence support, sector development and deal origination. We also make equity co-investments alongside our private equity clients through our investment affiliate, L Capital. With a heritage in software and technology-enabled services, Renovata & Company now serves digital-first companies in multiple industries across North America and Europe. https://renovata.com/ | https://lcapitalmgmt.com/ | https://www.zerenglobal.com/ Show less



Bespoke Partners

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Research

  • Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

  Greater San Diego Area Bespoke Partners is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm dedicated to partnering with leading private equity firms, including Thoma Bravo, Francisco Partners, Clearlake Capital, WCAS, Insight Partners, GI Partners, General Atlantic, CVC Capital Partners, and TA Associates, to recruit software talent and assess and evaluate teams at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from growth equity to buyout. In 2020, Bespoke Partners conducted 130+ searches with a 90+ NPS… Show more Bespoke Partners is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm dedicated to partnering with leading private equity firms, including Thoma Bravo, Francisco Partners, Clearlake Capital, WCAS, Insight Partners, GI Partners, General Atlantic, CVC Capital Partners, and TA Associates, to recruit software talent and assess and evaluate teams at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from growth equity to buyout. In 2020, Bespoke Partners conducted 130+ searches with a 90+ NPS score and has completed 600+ searches since inception. Our search expertise includes all C-Level searches, as well as Board of Directors and internal private equity Operating Partner searches. Our leadership advisory expertise includes organizational due diligence as well as executive assessment and coaching. Bespoke Partners has 50+ employees across three offices in San Diego, Austin and New York City Show less



The Lancer Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Research

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2019

  La Jolla, CA The Lancer Group is a leading retained executive search firm that is trusted by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public corporations to deliver high-impact leaders. The firm specializes in board-driven search mandates including CEOs, CFOs, C-suite executives and board directors as well as private equity investment professionals and operating partners. The Lancer Group has provided strategic counsel to clients across a range of industries and has particular expertise in… Show more The Lancer Group is a leading retained executive search firm that is trusted by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public corporations to deliver high-impact leaders. The firm specializes in board-driven search mandates including CEOs, CFOs, C-suite executives and board directors as well as private equity investment professionals and operating partners. The Lancer Group has provided strategic counsel to clients across a range of industries and has particular expertise in technology, industrial, energy, healthcare and consumer markets. With relationships at over 50 of the top 100 private equity firms, The Lancer Group provides a range of pre-deal private equity advisory services beyond traditional executive search. These services include deal origination, diligence support and introductions to “backable” executives. Founded in 1998, The Lancer Group is privately held and operates from offices across North America and Australia (www.thelancergroup.com).

• Head of Marketing & Business Development

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2019

• Business Analyst Associate

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  La Jolla, CA • Responsible for conducting thorough research of diverse industries (technology, SaaS, healthcare and consumer), identifying market trends and outlining key industry players • Analyzing and understanding business models • Conduct in-depth research using a wide array of self-provided resources including analyst reports, SEC filings, databases, industry articles, newswire services and third party research • Identifying business development opportunities in the… Show more • Responsible for conducting thorough research of diverse industries (technology, SaaS, healthcare and consumer), identifying market trends and outlining key industry players • Analyzing and understanding business models • Conduct in-depth research using a wide array of self-provided resources including analyst reports, SEC filings, databases, industry articles, newswire services and third party research • Identifying business development opportunities in the technology, SaaS and healthcare space • Analyze private and public company financials on a historical and current basis to determine potential and investment soundness • Meticulous and accurate data entry, data reconciliation and database maintenance - CRM (Guaranteed accuracy of 100%) • Drafting of press releases for all successfully completed searches



Stitch Marketing Research

• United States
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Research Analyst/Project Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Greater San Diego Area Project-based consulting • Setting research strategy and survey direction (creation, implementation, and execution) from scratch • Data mining • Analysis and correlation • BD and lead gen • Focus Groups (end-to-end)



World Trade Center San Diego

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate - Trade Services

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  San Diego • Successfully led research projects that required meticulous identification of market opportunities, future business developments, and trade opportunities in the U.S., Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East • Evaluated the economical, political, social, and cultural context of countries in the Middle East, Latin America and Europe as a way of assessing investment soundness and potential for U.S. clients seeking business expansion • Organized all research and subsequent analysis… Show more • Successfully led research projects that required meticulous identification of market opportunities, future business developments, and trade opportunities in the U.S., Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East • Evaluated the economical, political, social, and cultural context of countries in the Middle East, Latin America and Europe as a way of assessing investment soundness and potential for U.S. clients seeking business expansion • Organized all research and subsequent analysis results into reader-friendly reports for the use of WTCSD clients • Identified viable private and government contacts in target markets as a way of updating, growing, and optimizing the company’s client database • Executed marketing plan to promote the WEMI Water Technology Export Program to potential U.S. companies with expertise on water technology products and services • Translated promotional advertisements, letters of invitation and water-related documents from English to French Show less



El Ranchito Restaurant

• Assistant Manager

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  San Diego



Collège du Léman - International School

• Switzerland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Volunteer Intern - Counselor

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Versoix, Switzerland • Coordinated daily camp activities • Fostered children’s physical and mental development through fun and athletic educational activities