United States
Strategic and globally experienced leader with expertise in M&A, corporate development, and operational value creation. I’ve supported strategic acquisitions and integrations up to $1bn, conducted due diligence internationally, and performed financial modeling to evaluate acquisition targets and synergies. At Cargill’s high-growth Bioindustrial unit, I operate at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution - identifying global expansion opportunities, optimizing capital deployment, and unlocking value through integration planning. With international experience in Brazil, India, China and Europe, and an MBA from Chicago Booth, I bring a strong foundation in strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional leadership. I have worked at both start-ups and global businesses, and bring a unique, action-oriented mindset to any team I work with.
I serve as Director of Finance for a private investment holding company focused on acquiring, building, and operating aerospace and defense businesses for long-term value creation. In this role, I lead financial analysis, acquisition valuation, diligence, capital planning, and performance management across new investment opportunities and portfolio companies. My focus is on translating financial insight into sound investment decisions and actionable operating priorities -evaluating acquisition targets, assessing risk and return, supporting financing strategies, and partnering with leadership teams to strengthen cash flow, profitability, and growth. I also help develop the financial infrastructure and strategic roadmap needed to scale the holding company and its portfolio while preserving the legacy and long-term potential of the businesses we acquire.
Inorganic Growth | Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures Serve as the primary point of contact within the business unit for M&A, joint ventures and divestiture strategy. Lead cross-functional due diligence focused on operations, supply chain and integration risks. Collaborate with commercial and strategy teams to shape and validate the deal thesis, including synergy identification and value creation levers. Design integration frameworks and distill key learnings from past deals to continuously enhance execution. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate priorities and drive alignment across internal and external partners. Organic Growth | Capital Investments & Strategic Value Creation Conduct in-depth P&L analysis, network optimization and feasibility studies to drive capital investment strategy and unlock operational efficiencies. Partner with engineering, commercial and finance teams to develop robust business cases and model scenario-based alternatives for new builds, site expansions or capability enhancements. Provide early-phase project leadership and transition initiatives to global execution teams as projects advance. Track record of delivering measurable improvements in profitability and strategic positioning. Talent & Team Development Mentor high-potential talent and contribute to succession planning efforts across the business. Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture by recognizing excellence, building cross-functional skills and supporting long-term organizational growth.
Global Engineering & Capital Projects Lead capital project execution and new product commercialization to drive growth and exceed customer expectations. Ensure operational excellence across safety, quality and environmental standards. Team Leadership & Technical Coaching Mentor and develop global engineering talent, sharing technical expertise to build capability and improve execution. Data-Driven Operations Analyze production and financial data to align project investments with performance goals and cost efficiency. International Experience Led projects across South America, India and the U.S., collaborating cross-culturally to deliver global impact.
Capital Project Management & Site Engineering Led CAPEX deployment at a chemical manufacturing site, overseeing a project portfolio totaling nearly $50MM. Delivered results across project design, commissioning and operational support. Technical Leadership & Execution Managed process design, safety automation upgrades and equipment procurement for large-scale infrastructure investments. Oversaw ISO 22000 audits and site certification. Stakeholder & Contract Management Negotiated multi-year industrial utility agreements and supported insurance claims and adjustments. Provided technical training and frontline leadership to site personnel, ensuring project success and team readiness.
Plant Supervisory role tasked with a wide array of responsibilities to support fast-growing business. - Project Management - Product Application and Development - Strategic Business Development - Quantitative Analysis and Quality Control - Supply Chain Management