Robert Borbet

President, Borbet & Company Inc.| Concierge Consulting | PE/Board Advisory | Revenue Recognition & M&A Integration Expert | AI Adoption | Helping CROs, Health Tech & Growth Companies Turn Strategy into Results

Cary, North Carolina, United States

About

I'm President and Founder of Borbet & Company, Inc., where we serve as your flexible, high-caliber extension-of-team partner—delivering motivated expertise exactly when and where it's needed to accelerate growth, solve tough challenges, and deliver on your strategic priorities. Whether you're in CRO/biopharma navigating complex revenue recognition, post-acquisition integrations, updating business processes with practical AI—or in any scaling business facing strategic hurdles, operational bottlenecks, or the need for sharper decision-making—we step in with: -Deep finance leadership (fractional CFO support, board guidance, revenue expertise) -Tactical execution on special projects and integrations -Practical embedding of AI solutions to boost efficiency -Strategic questions and insights that unlock more value Our approach isn't one-size-fits-all consulting—it's precise, outcome-focused support from a network of seasoned partners. We ask better questions, provide arms-and-legs when you need them, and help you move faster with confidence. With over 20 years of results-driven leadership across finance, operations, and team building, I bring strategic vision and hands-on execution. As an entrepreneur, I also founded Tar Heel Beef Company (www.tarheelbeef.com), a North Carolina-based direct-to-consumer venture delivering premium, pasture-raised local beef from vetted family farms. This experience sharpened my perspective on operational scaling, customer value creation, supply chain transparency, and building sustainable businesses—insights I apply to every fractional leadership engagement at Borbet & Company, Inc. If you're a leader pushing your company forward—through growth phases, transitions, innovation, or complexity—let's connect. I'm always interested in understanding your biggest priorities and exploring how we can add real leverage.

Experience

  • President at Borbet & Company, Inc.
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    As President and Founder of Borbet & Company, Inc., I lead a high-caliber, concierge-style consulting practice delivering strategic finance leadership and operational execution to growth-stage companies, with an emphasis on CROs, biopharma, and health tech companies. Key areas of impact include: • Providing PE and board-level advisory across diligence, integrations, governance, and risk management • Leading revenue recognition initiatives and post-acquisition finance integrations to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Advising on practical AI adoption and governance to drive operational efficiency and better decision-making without disrupting core functions • Delivering tactical support for special projects and M&A execution—serving as an embedded extension to the delivery team. • Helping leaders turn strategic priorities into measurable results through precise, outcome-focused partnership

  • Founder at Tar Heel Beef Company
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Founded Tar Heel Beef Company, a direct-to-consumer venture delivering premium, locally sourced beef from vetted North Carolina family farms to customers across the Triangle region and beyond. Key achievements and transferable insights: • Launched the business with a focus on supporting local farmers, promoting health-focused nutrition, and providing reliable delivery—directly addressing consumer demand for transparent, high-quality, traceable alternatives to national brands and grocery-store meat. • Built complete end-to-end operations, including ethical supply chain sourcing, transparent farming partnerships, direct-to-consumer sales and marketing (subscriptions, whole/animal shares, curated specialty boxes), and efficient delivery/logistics infrastructure. • Developed hands-on expertise in operational scaling, supply chain management, customer acquisition and value creation, financial discipline under resource constraints, and sustainable business growth. • Gained practical lessons in building resilient, customer-centric operations—insights I apply to strategic finance advisory, integration execution, and scaling support at Borbet & Company, Inc. This experience continues to sharpened my perspective on what it truly takes to turn vision into sustainable results—valuable context for helping growth companies, CROs, health tech leaders, and boards navigate complex transitions and priorities.

  • ICON plc (Full-time · 8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vice President, Business Operations - ICON Biotech
      2023 - 2025 · 2 yrs

      Led strategic functions and business operations for ICON Biotech. Oversaw the Project Management Office, Clinical Delivery Office, Systems and Innovation, Quality and Risk Management, and Resourcing. Head of project associates within project delivery and global logistics. Member of ICON Biotech’s senior leadership team.

    • Executive Director - Operations Finance
      2020 - 2023 · 3 yrs

      • Led the team responsible for financial ownership, change order negotiation, forecasting, and revenue recognition for strategic sponsors. • Supported project managers and operational leads with actionable insights to enhance margins. • Optimized internal controls and processes, enabling accurate forecasting of project costs and future revenues. • Facilitated the integration of ICON and PRA as deputy IMO lead, developing a “best of both” process and integration roadmap.

    • Senior Director - Financial Planning and Analysis and Head of Global Revenue
      2018 - 2020 · 2 yrs

      •Developed quarterly and annual forecasts for public financial markets. •Provided quarterly revenue forecasts, project cost estimates, and adjusted earnings per share estimates to the CFO. •Managed ad hoc requests including corporate development activities, due diligence, and financial modeling.

  • Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP
    2012 - 2017 · 5 yrs