Kenneth Adams

International CEO, CFO, COO in Hospitality (Restaurants, Resorts), Controlled Environment Agriculture, Organic Farming. Open to Interim C-Level, Chief Turnaround Officer, Board of Director and Non-Profit Positions.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

About

International "C" Level Executive - Board Member - CPA, with proven strengths in strategy and operations. Focus on strategic direction and implementation of rapid growth, repositioning and turnaround strategies.

Experience

  • INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, BOARD MEMBER, INVESTOR at ELLICOTTVILLE GREENS, LLC / NIMBLE FARMS, LLC
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Nimble Farms is a fully integrated sustainable farm development and technology company that creates indoor organic farming properties around the world. Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality produce to economically distressed zones with food insecurity concerns. Nimble Farms is revolutionizing food security with solutions empowering communities to grow fresh organic produce in Alternate Environment Agriculture (AEG) facilities. Said AEG facilities provide solutions that allow communities to readily grow and harvest regardless of power and water scarcity.

  • Member Board of Directors at REDLAND AHEAD, INC
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Redland Ahead, Inc. is a 501-C3 non-profit organization formed to: 1. Work in unison with Florida International University ("FIU") to provide support for FIU’s Agro-Ecology program in South Florida in expansion of the newly awarded FIU Hispanic Land Grant University status. 2. Support the training of underserved populations and USA Military Veterans to become farmers & explore careers in Agri-business in programs offered by FIU and University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC). 3. Support training to improve the profitability from existing or future crops through university and private development of incubators, commercial kitchens and other ventures in the Redland community. Additionally Redland Ahead has Second Chance Canines an organization that works with local canine shelters to place abandoned or rescued dogs within the Redland Agricultural boundaries. The dogs are evaluated for various alternative uses in detection work, film, PTSD companion, or other working/companion formats. Second Chance Canines works in association with Florida International University (FIU) top-ranked forensic science programs through the International Forensic Research Institute (IFRI) and the Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC). The flagship program is the Master of Science (MS) in Forensic Science, alongside a Professional Science Master's, PhD tracks, and an undergraduate certificate.

  • Managing Director/ Partner at Franchise Partners International, LLC and Hospitality Global Partners II, LLC
    Jul 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 1 mo

    FPI and HGP II work with USA Asia Pacific and Middle Eastern-based private equity firms in evaluating investment opportunities in the restaurant, entertainment, and hospitality industry and assists investment groups in finding the right brands and franchisors for them to add to their portfolio of operating companies. Our international focus includes the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, India, and the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region. Additionally, FPI assists private equity groups in evaluating rapidly growing concepts, under-performing restaurant and hospitality companies. FPI develops/implements strategic action plans for investing in concepts and restructuring and re-imaging under-performing entities. Concepts and franchise groups evaluated ranged from concepts of G.R.E.A.T. Grill Group and Bru's Room Sports Grill to Franchise groups of TGI Friday's, Applebee's, and Twin Peaks among others.

  • Managing Director North America, Latin America & Caribbean at New York Gulf
    May 2020 - Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Provides a vital link between the developed and emerging markets of the world. Utilizing its network of diplomatic, political, financial, funding, and other corporate resources. NYG facilitates strategic partnerships for Western brands and commercial interests in the emerging markets of Asia, the Middle East, Latin America Caribbean, India, Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. NYG’s areas of expertise include hospitality, location-based entertainment, retail, food & beverage, and Controlled Environmental Agriculture (sustainable organic farming). NYG provides strategic growth, restructuring financial and turnaround advisory counsel, and relationship development services for its clients.

  • Member Board Of Advisors at Cain Global Partners
    Jul 2020 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos