New York City Metropolitan Area
“A simply over-the-top coaching experience ... the most value-packed coaching experience imaginable. Brilliant, wise, perceptive, personable. Mike is the best coach by far!” – Bruce S, CEO Manufacturing –––––– For more than 20 years, Mike’s executive coaching practice – FASTER LANDINGS – has assisted Senior Leaders in transition and helped dozens of professionals in securing Board assignments. Mike draws upon his notable accomplishments – as a F50 CEO, an Operating Partner and Board Member for public and privately held companies – to share an unmatched perspective with his clients. CEO and OPERATING PARTNER EXPERIENCE - Served as a PepsiCo president twice - Completed four successful Interim CEO engagements - Led several PE portfolio companies for: Audax Capital, Rutledge Capital, Pouschine Cook Capital Management and Riverside Company - As an Operating Partner at Falconhead Capital, Mike had oversight of their restaurant, consumer and franchising sectors BOARD EXPERIENCE - Served on a total of nine public and private boards - Earned “Masters Level” certifications from both The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and The American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD) –––––– HIGHLY EFFECTIVE INTERIM CEO – with STRATEGIC WINS AND RICH EXITS As an Interim CEO, Mike’s wide industry experience enables him to hit the ground running, to quickly assess barriers to growth, adapt to changing situations and quickly reverse declining revenue. Mike provides organizations with stability, fresh perspective, critical thinking, and insights on who would best fit the permanent role. –––– THE "GO TO COACH" for EXECUTIVES SEEKING BOARD SEATS Mike founded Faster Landings – an Executive Coaching Consultancy for CEOs seeking guidance and senior professionals pursuing Board seats. Through Faster Landings, Mike leads seminars, webinars, and 1-on-1 coaching programs. Noted webinars include "The Private Equity Play" and "Landing Board Seats." Mike also serves as a BlueSteps Advisor on landing Board roles. ––––– AN ACCREDITED OUTSIDE DIRECTOR and INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR Mike’s EBITDA growth track record has made him an attractive Outside Director as he brings Fortune 50 sophistication with the practical hands-on leadership of smaller cap environments. He is Masters Level certified by The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), The American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD) and is a founding Trustee of CEO Trust. Mike has chaired three public company Compensation Committees. [email protected] | 203 253-1238 | linkedin.com/in/mikelorelli
Supermarket retailer, named"Best Place to Work"
Faster Landings is an individualized consulting practice specialized in providing 1-on-1 coaching to help you land your next ideal position faster: • Board Seats • CEO and Senior C-Level Positions • Private Equity Roles We help you with your professional brand message, marketing plan, quality network building – and most importantly – your LinkedIn profile. Your desired approach is a carefully developed marketing plan to enhance your attractiveness as an Outside Director candidate, and build your confidence to deliver the knock-out punch in the interview process. The approach covers the critical interview questions, and helps you crisply construct your answers, in a way that is natural to you. All Clients are handled individually by Mike Lorelli. Mike is on 5 Boards today, and has previously been on many public and private Boards. He is Masters Certified at both The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), as well as The American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD), is well known for his seminars and webinars, and frequently speaks on the subject.
In "The Private Equity Play," Mike Lorelli takes apart, and explains the fundamentals of the private equity equation, from the vantage point of the Limited Partner, the Private Equity firm, the portfolio company executive, and the seller of a business. "Landing Board Seats" is a fast 60 minutes to ground you in the essentials of making you an attractive Board candidate. It helps you frame your value proposition, create your marketing campaign, and get on 3rd base when you get the call.
INTERIM CEO Increased EBITDA by 54%, for leading Food Service company with operations in 21 states. Owned by Audax Capital.
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