Sam Leone
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Cari Akula
I have had the pleasure of working for Sam for 2 years however, it really felt as though we were working together as a team. There is a definite freshness to his modern leadership style. He validates and challenges assumptions, brings attention where it matters the most, and has an ability to successfully implement strategy across an organization in a way that only a few can. If you ever have the opportunity to work with him you can basically guarantee that it will be productive, innovative, and rewarding.
J.P. Napier
Sam actually worked for me in two organizations. I hired Sam as an intern while he was still in college – quickly promoting him based on exceptional results and potential. Later I hired him in to another organization at a more senior role and he continued a very fast pace of expanding accountability, scope, and influence. Sam Leone is an exceptional individual and professional on very many levels. Sam’s interaction style is understated, calm, and methodical. He has the unique ability to work with anyone and at all levels of the organization. He has phenomenal problem solving skills dealing with some of the most complicated of organizational issues through an acute balance of thorough analysis and highly intuitive perception. That said, Sam has a very strong bias toward action and results. He is the first person to understand a problem fully, develop a complete solutions approach, gain awareness of the implications, and then, able to communicate an approach that instills the utmost confidence. He is an exceptional manager that absolutely gets the best and most from each of his staff. Additionally, he raises the game of his peer group – but in the most collaborative manner. Sam Leone has limitless potential and will continue a meteoric trajectory of success and accomplishment. I hold him in the highest regard both personally and professionally.
Cari Akula
I have had the pleasure of working for Sam for 2 years however, it really felt as though we were working together as a team. There is a definite freshness to his modern leadership style. He validates and challenges assumptions, brings attention where it matters the most, and has an ability to successfully implement strategy across an organization in a way that only a few can. If you ever have the opportunity to work with him you can basically guarantee that it will be productive, innovative, and rewarding.
J.P. Napier
Sam actually worked for me in two organizations. I hired Sam as an intern while he was still in college – quickly promoting him based on exceptional results and potential. Later I hired him in to another organization at a more senior role and he continued a very fast pace of expanding accountability, scope, and influence. Sam Leone is an exceptional individual and professional on very many levels. Sam’s interaction style is understated, calm, and methodical. He has the unique ability to work with anyone and at all levels of the organization. He has phenomenal problem solving skills dealing with some of the most complicated of organizational issues through an acute balance of thorough analysis and highly intuitive perception. That said, Sam has a very strong bias toward action and results. He is the first person to understand a problem fully, develop a complete solutions approach, gain awareness of the implications, and then, able to communicate an approach that instills the utmost confidence. He is an exceptional manager that absolutely gets the best and most from each of his staff. Additionally, he raises the game of his peer group – but in the most collaborative manner. Sam Leone has limitless potential and will continue a meteoric trajectory of success and accomplishment. I hold him in the highest regard both personally and professionally.
Cari Akula
I have had the pleasure of working for Sam for 2 years however, it really felt as though we were working together as a team. There is a definite freshness to his modern leadership style. He validates and challenges assumptions, brings attention where it matters the most, and has an ability to successfully implement strategy across an organization in a way that only a few can. If you ever have the opportunity to work with him you can basically guarantee that it will be productive, innovative, and rewarding.
J.P. Napier
Sam actually worked for me in two organizations. I hired Sam as an intern while he was still in college – quickly promoting him based on exceptional results and potential. Later I hired him in to another organization at a more senior role and he continued a very fast pace of expanding accountability, scope, and influence. Sam Leone is an exceptional individual and professional on very many levels. Sam’s interaction style is understated, calm, and methodical. He has the unique ability to work with anyone and at all levels of the organization. He has phenomenal problem solving skills dealing with some of the most complicated of organizational issues through an acute balance of thorough analysis and highly intuitive perception. That said, Sam has a very strong bias toward action and results. He is the first person to understand a problem fully, develop a complete solutions approach, gain awareness of the implications, and then, able to communicate an approach that instills the utmost confidence. He is an exceptional manager that absolutely gets the best and most from each of his staff. Additionally, he raises the game of his peer group – but in the most collaborative manner. Sam Leone has limitless potential and will continue a meteoric trajectory of success and accomplishment. I hold him in the highest regard both personally and professionally.
Cari Akula
I have had the pleasure of working for Sam for 2 years however, it really felt as though we were working together as a team. There is a definite freshness to his modern leadership style. He validates and challenges assumptions, brings attention where it matters the most, and has an ability to successfully implement strategy across an organization in a way that only a few can. If you ever have the opportunity to work with him you can basically guarantee that it will be productive, innovative, and rewarding.
J.P. Napier
Sam actually worked for me in two organizations. I hired Sam as an intern while he was still in college – quickly promoting him based on exceptional results and potential. Later I hired him in to another organization at a more senior role and he continued a very fast pace of expanding accountability, scope, and influence. Sam Leone is an exceptional individual and professional on very many levels. Sam’s interaction style is understated, calm, and methodical. He has the unique ability to work with anyone and at all levels of the organization. He has phenomenal problem solving skills dealing with some of the most complicated of organizational issues through an acute balance of thorough analysis and highly intuitive perception. That said, Sam has a very strong bias toward action and results. He is the first person to understand a problem fully, develop a complete solutions approach, gain awareness of the implications, and then, able to communicate an approach that instills the utmost confidence. He is an exceptional manager that absolutely gets the best and most from each of his staff. Additionally, he raises the game of his peer group – but in the most collaborative manner. Sam Leone has limitless potential and will continue a meteoric trajectory of success and accomplishment. I hold him in the highest regard both personally and professionally.
Experience
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Gen3 Marketing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Hero Digital
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Operations
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2022
Acquired by AEA Investors Manage internal operations: M&A, project management, IT, real estate, and corporate strategy; lead transformation of company operating model to support high growth, high profitability, and M&A goals Lead M&A sourcing, deal structure, and operational integration strategy; successfully acquired and integrated four companies in 20-month time frame Work across the executive leadership team to manage the annual planning process, outlining key… Show more Acquired by AEA Investors Manage internal operations: M&A, project management, IT, real estate, and corporate strategy; lead transformation of company operating model to support high growth, high profitability, and M&A goals Lead M&A sourcing, deal structure, and operational integration strategy; successfully acquired and integrated four companies in 20-month time frame Work across the executive leadership team to manage the annual planning process, outlining key objectives, strategic initiatives, and work plans to turn plans into reality Ensure all strategic initiatives are completed as planned and within budget with desired results accomplished Define and execute strategies to support large-scale growth while increasing profitability Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
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Vice President, Program Management and Operations
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May 2015 - Sep 2017
Delphic Digital (ACQUIRED BY HERO DIGITAL/CI Capital) Managed team of program managers, project managers, and business analysts; set comprehensive goals for performance Worked with large enterprise clients to manage end-to-end transformations; engagements span from digital strategy (discovery, user journeys/service design, and road map) to marketing (marketing automation and media) to design (creative through functional requirements) to development (engineering and process… Show more Delphic Digital (ACQUIRED BY HERO DIGITAL/CI Capital) Managed team of program managers, project managers, and business analysts; set comprehensive goals for performance Worked with large enterprise clients to manage end-to-end transformations; engagements span from digital strategy (discovery, user journeys/service design, and road map) to marketing (marketing automation and media) to design (creative through functional requirements) to development (engineering and process creation) to deployment (testing through implementation) Responsible for satisfaction, profitability, and growth of all client engagements within assigned portfolio Established delivery processes, including pipeline management, people allocation, financial measurement, hiring, and executive communication
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Aurionpro
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India
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Program Management
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2011 - 2015
Lead $90MM business operating model transformation of systems, operations, and organization alignment for top-tier retirement plan services organization; transformation included system consolidation, new operating model, and organizational restructuring Oversaw day-to-day activities for global product and service lines P&L responsibility of $65MM Drove use of best practices across global operations, standardization of operations processes, and process reengineering, including… Show more Lead $90MM business operating model transformation of systems, operations, and organization alignment for top-tier retirement plan services organization; transformation included system consolidation, new operating model, and organizational restructuring Oversaw day-to-day activities for global product and service lines P&L responsibility of $65MM Drove use of best practices across global operations, standardization of operations processes, and process reengineering, including process optimization, Lean, and project management Oversaw and created business performance, delivery, and financial planning and analysis across global business Managed communication of business performance and financial progress through presentations and reports used in different forums (MBR, QBR, annual reports, escalations) Facilitated and executed global strategic planning—developed and managed execution and communication of short- and long-term strategic plans Provided recommendations to president, and implemented global goals, policies, and process controls covering operations, IT, HR, finance, and sales Ensured achievement of planned results by setting performance objectives and developing, coaching, mentoring, and managing performances of staff in successfully undertaking their job responsibilities Show less Lead $90MM business operating model transformation of systems, operations, and organization alignment for top-tier retirement plan services organization; transformation included system consolidation, new operating model, and organizational restructuring Oversaw day-to-day activities for global product and service lines P&L responsibility of $65MM Drove use of best practices across global operations, standardization of operations processes, and process reengineering, including… Show more Lead $90MM business operating model transformation of systems, operations, and organization alignment for top-tier retirement plan services organization; transformation included system consolidation, new operating model, and organizational restructuring Oversaw day-to-day activities for global product and service lines P&L responsibility of $65MM Drove use of best practices across global operations, standardization of operations processes, and process reengineering, including process optimization, Lean, and project management Oversaw and created business performance, delivery, and financial planning and analysis across global business Managed communication of business performance and financial progress through presentations and reports used in different forums (MBR, QBR, annual reports, escalations) Facilitated and executed global strategic planning—developed and managed execution and communication of short- and long-term strategic plans Provided recommendations to president, and implemented global goals, policies, and process controls covering operations, IT, HR, finance, and sales Ensured achievement of planned results by setting performance objectives and developing, coaching, mentoring, and managing performances of staff in successfully undertaking their job responsibilities Show less
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Radian
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Business Analytics and Strategy
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Transformed operations, sales, and marketing to customer segmentation model—service delivery, product offers, and sales goals based on customer profitability and potential opportunity; achieved number one market share in less than six months Launched enterprise-wide Voice of the Customer program—drove corporate change to improve satisfaction ratings, improve retention rates, and gain larger share of business from high-value customers; increased customer satisfaction rating by… Show more Transformed operations, sales, and marketing to customer segmentation model—service delivery, product offers, and sales goals based on customer profitability and potential opportunity; achieved number one market share in less than six months Launched enterprise-wide Voice of the Customer program—drove corporate change to improve satisfaction ratings, improve retention rates, and gain larger share of business from high-value customers; increased customer satisfaction rating by 27% Developed and implemented business and operational strategies utilizing market data Show less Transformed operations, sales, and marketing to customer segmentation model—service delivery, product offers, and sales goals based on customer profitability and potential opportunity; achieved number one market share in less than six months Launched enterprise-wide Voice of the Customer program—drove corporate change to improve satisfaction ratings, improve retention rates, and gain larger share of business from high-value customers; increased customer satisfaction rating by… Show more Transformed operations, sales, and marketing to customer segmentation model—service delivery, product offers, and sales goals based on customer profitability and potential opportunity; achieved number one market share in less than six months Launched enterprise-wide Voice of the Customer program—drove corporate change to improve satisfaction ratings, improve retention rates, and gain larger share of business from high-value customers; increased customer satisfaction rating by 27% Developed and implemented business and operational strategies utilizing market data Show less
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Advanta Bank Corp.
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Held Various Leadership Positions (VP of Operations, VP of Transformation, Director of PMO)
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2002 - 2010
Advanta was a top 5 issuer of business purpose credit cards to small businesses and business professionals. Created all policies, procedures, and processes to establish the Project Office including ideation, project initiation, prioritization, capacity planning, and change management. Implemented a company-wide process control review process for all “High Risk” processes and systems. Presented findings and recommendations to the Board, Executives, and Audit Committee. Resulted… Show more Advanta was a top 5 issuer of business purpose credit cards to small businesses and business professionals. Created all policies, procedures, and processes to establish the Project Office including ideation, project initiation, prioritization, capacity planning, and change management. Implemented a company-wide process control review process for all “High Risk” processes and systems. Presented findings and recommendations to the Board, Executives, and Audit Committee. Resulted in 40 control enhancements, increasing throughput by 90% within the first 12 months. Created new marketing department from ground up that reduced direct marketing life cycle/time to market by more than 70% while keeping costs flat and increasing customer satisfaction Developed corporate reorganization; reduced operating costs by $100 million with no interruption to workflow Overhauled customer retention and collections strategies, systems, processes, and personnel leading to improvement over 12-month forecast of greater than $30 million; improved liquidation in early-stage delinquency by 30%; oversaw staff of 200+ (including 13 domestic agencies and 2 offshore) Show less Advanta was a top 5 issuer of business purpose credit cards to small businesses and business professionals. Created all policies, procedures, and processes to establish the Project Office including ideation, project initiation, prioritization, capacity planning, and change management. Implemented a company-wide process control review process for all “High Risk” processes and systems. Presented findings and recommendations to the Board, Executives, and Audit Committee. Resulted… Show more Advanta was a top 5 issuer of business purpose credit cards to small businesses and business professionals. Created all policies, procedures, and processes to establish the Project Office including ideation, project initiation, prioritization, capacity planning, and change management. Implemented a company-wide process control review process for all “High Risk” processes and systems. Presented findings and recommendations to the Board, Executives, and Audit Committee. Resulted in 40 control enhancements, increasing throughput by 90% within the first 12 months. Created new marketing department from ground up that reduced direct marketing life cycle/time to market by more than 70% while keeping costs flat and increasing customer satisfaction Developed corporate reorganization; reduced operating costs by $100 million with no interruption to workflow Overhauled customer retention and collections strategies, systems, processes, and personnel leading to improvement over 12-month forecast of greater than $30 million; improved liquidation in early-stage delinquency by 30%; oversaw staff of 200+ (including 13 domestic agencies and 2 offshore) Show less
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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2000 - 2002
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Education
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, Minor in Math