Experience

Korrus

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Development

  • 2022 - Present



Pelican Products, Inc.

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

  • 2019 - 2022

  * Led Corporate Development functions, including M&A, strategic partnerships and strategic planning as part of executive management team for the global leader in mission-critical protection solutions. * Led Pelican's 2021 acquisition by Platinum Equity; developed investor presentation and directed investment banking, diligence and integration teams throughout deal and post-merger process. * Directed 2020 operational improvement and cost efficiency program to improve productivity, eliminate waste and capture margin growth opportunities, which resulted in a 30% annual EBITDA improvement. * Managed 2020 acquisition of Nanocool, a NM-based cold-chain solutions manufacturer and distributor, which expanded Pelican's BioThermal temperature-controlled solutions portfolio. Show less



Phyn

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Advisor

  • 2016 - 2019



Internet of Things Consortium

• Board Advisor

  • 2014 - 2019

  Driving adoption of IoT products & services through consumer research and market education. Driving adoption of IoT products & services through consumer research and market education.



Belkin

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Corporate Development

  • 2013 - 2019

  * Led Belkin’s $850M cross-border acquisition by Hong Kong-listed Foxconn Interconnect Technology; led investment banking, diligence and integration teams throughout deal and post-merger process. * Led acquisition of $400M Linksys networking business from Cisco Systems, resulting in a 40% increase in overall company revenues; led project management team to integrate Linksys organization.* Led formation of intelligent water solutions startup Phyn LLC through a $40M Joint Venture with Uponor Corporation, the €1 billion Finland-based international provider of water infrastructure systems. * Identified and analyzed key technology, societal and industry trends to incubate and launch Belkin’s Smart Home/Internet-of-Things (IoT) leading WeMo brand, as well as fast-to-market entries into Android and tablet accessories businesses.* Developed and negotiated global joint venture and distribution agreements with strategic partners, including Amazon, Google/Nest, Procter & Gamble, Jarden Consumer Solutions, Osram Sylvania, Cree, HTC, and Razer.* Established and led executive team to drive five-year organizational goals and strategic plan.* Initiated organization’s first global executive strategic planning offsite in 2005; resulted in successful re-invention of corporate mission, strategy, and brand.* Built and managed teams, up to twenty staff, across four functional departments. Show less

• Senior Director, Corporate Development

  • 2011 - 2013

• Director, Corporate Development

  • 2006 - 2011

• Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

  • 2004 - 2006



Ancora Corporation

• San Fernando, CA

• Turnaround Management Consultant

  • 2001 - 2004

  * Led successful turnaround of $100 million commercial mail logistics company. * Managed team in preparing long-term forecasts and performing due diligence for corporate fundraising and M&A efforts, resulting in acquisition by Pitney Bowes. * Developed and managed corporate budgets, cash flow management, customer and product line profitability, operational efficiencies, and compensation structures. * Worked under direction of restructuring consultancy Alvarez & Marsal. Reported directly to CEO and COO. Show less



Inktomi Corporation

• Software Development

• Business Development Intern

  • 2000 - 2000



Wherehouse Entertainment

• Senior Business Analyst

  • 1997 - 1999



Warner Bros. Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • 1997 - 1997



Micronomics, Inc.

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • 1994 - 1997