Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Senior Business Executive with broad expertise in business development, M&A, administration and all operational aspects of the Information Services industries, including the development and execution of complex investment strategies for a multi-billion dollar NYSE company. Proven track record in development of strategy, followed by structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions ranging from start-ups to major public company acquisitions. Experience includes divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
Business Consulting firm specializing in management consulting, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, corporate finance, and private equity partnerships including actual private equity investments in small to middle market companies in the financial services and business services industry. Have assisted in numerous public and private company transactions, mergers and acquisitions from $5 million to over $1 billion on transaction value. Have also assisted and represented numerous venture capital and private equity firms with the assembly of management teams, due diligence, deal generation, merger and acquisition activity and valuation analysis. Have also lead major public and private company strategic planning activities.
Invested in and joined the founder in this Property & Casualty property inspection company, which was growing over 50% per year in revenue and profitability. This company is a specialist in damage to high and steep roofs which has broadened its services to commercial and residential property damages (not just roof related) and uses technology to facilitate their inspections to reduce the carriers' cost and increase their efficiency. With climate changes, the company's growth should continue at the same or even greater pace in the near term. Brought on board to lead the effort as the company begins their acquisition strategy to diversify and broaden their offering on a U.S. and International basis. Responsible for the sale of Hancock to Century Equity Partners.
Was responsible for all administrative areas of the company including but not limited to legal, HR, real estate, corporate finance, business development, and negotiated all major agreements and strategic relationships for the company's ISV and B2B divisions. Was additionally responsible for negotiating and closing the sale of the company to EVO Payments International for a record multiple of forward looking earnings as well as assisting EVO with integration efforts and future potential acquisitions. Served on the Board of Directors and as company Secretary while being a personal investor in the company.
Was recruited by private equity partner, Lindsey Goldberg & Bessemer to invest in and be the head of business development for First American which at that time was an ISO processor with approximately 30,000 merchants. Completed four strategic acquisitions and grew the company to 165,000 merchants with both a direct channel as well as an indirect of ISOs. Served on the Board of Directors with the founder and CEO of the company and acted as Secretary of the corporation. Left the company in conjunction with its subsequent sale to a Canadian pension fund and new private equity partner.
Repositioned and reorganized e-commerce authentication firm and sold to private equity firm C/Max Capital Corporation and ultimately to EMC Corporation on June 1, 2007. Served as Director and advisor to C/Max through sale to EMC Corporation.