Transformational Executive | Finance | Turnarounds | Startups | Mentorship
Dynamic, visionary leader with a global track record of driving business transformation, financial success, and strategic growth. Adept at revitalizing organizations, overseeing complex financial operations, and mentoring emerging business leaders. Deep expertise across diverse industries, including finance, automotive, consumer goods, high-tech, and healthcare. Passionate about servant leadership, education, and non-profit initiatives.
Professional Experience
Current Projects
Strategic advisor and/or board member for multiple innovative ventures, including:
- ClimateHive – Advancing climate innovation
- Elephantech (Japan) – Green-tech PCB manufacturing
- Everix Optics – Cutting-edge optical filtration technology
- Innovation Impact Partners – Advanced materials investments
- Nexus Nova HoverCar – Revolutionary transportation
- OXbyEL Technologies – PFAS destruction solutions
- Sorbi Force – Sustainable batteries
Finance & Investment
- Partner, Quincy-Hillman – Among the first leveraged buyout (LBO) firms.
- Co-owner, NAE dba NY Islanders – Led first successful restructuring of an insolvent sports franchise.
- Co-founder, KRONOS, Inc. – Pioneered microprocessor-controlled time & attendance systems; later sold to private equity.
- Vice President & Investment Banking Partner, Drexel Burnham Lambert – Managed multi-billion-dollar corporate financings.
- Orchestrated sale of GFTA-Dusseldorf (commercial foreign currency hedging) to Morgan Stanley.
Automotive Industry
- CEO, Vicarage Motor Cars, Inc. – Developed market for upgraded historic Jaguars; built the only Jaguar Mark II DHC for production and the unique XJ-13 Le Mans prototype tested at 168 mph.
- Led strategic expansion and innovation efforts, solidifying brand reputation in the high-performance classic car industry.
Consumer Goods & Retail
- Senior VP, Milton Bradley & Hasbro Europe – Integrated and led $300M European business to industry leadership.
- CEO, FAO Schwarz – Restructured and revitalized the iconic toy brand, introducing FAO-branded retail offerings.
- Created first haute couture fashion doll in Sweden and developed Unexpected Token, the only tablet game based on worldwide subway travel.
- Founder, Camelot Haircare Products – Created and patented the Marilyn Brush, revolutionizing professional hair styling. Achieved 90% distributor coverage within four years and won Best Hairbrush Award (2005, 2006).
- Advisor, Harrods (London) – Consulted on luxury toy retail strategy for Mohamed Al-Fayed, designing and executing a two-story toy extravaganza that blended high-end retail with immersive play experiences.
High-Tech & Sustainability
- Vice Chair & Senior Advisor, Urbix, Inc. – Mentored and advised the founder/CEO, while playing a key role in raising $32 million for green-tech graphite processing.
- Benson Solar Green Technologies – Engineered financing for a 4MW solar system for Monroe County, FL.
- Strategic Advisor, SiO2 Nanotech – Led commercial strategy for VitreOx™.
Health, Agriculture & Environmental Innovation
- Vice-Chairman, TriageNow – Established as leading nurse triage provider for workers’ compensation.
- Senior Advisor, XTEST, Inc. – ASU SkySong-based health tech startup.
- Pioneered research on Anthocyanin in Saskatoon berries for medicinal use.
- Collaborated with UBC & BC Salmon Farmers Association on disease mitigation strategies in aquaculture.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Founder, Wharton Executive Dinner Program – A prestigious networking and mentorship initiative still active today.
- Wharton Graduate Board of Directors, Co-Chair Curriculum Committee – Shaped academic and professional development programs.
- Executive in Residence, ASU W.P. Carey School of Business – Lecturer in entrepreneurship & business development.
- Advisor & Mentor, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) – Guided entrepreneurial development initiatives.
Non-Profit Leadership & Athletics
- Academy of Applied Science (Board Member) – Promotes STEM innovation.
- Positive Coaching Alliance (Phoenix Chapter) – Advocates for youth leadership in sports.
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Founder) & Hasbro Children’s Hospital (Advisor) – Advancing pediatric healthcare.
- Environmental Leadership – Key roles in The Nature Conservancy, Everglades Restoration, and Wetlands Management.
- Hockey & Lacrosse Leadership
- Played for St. Nicks Hockey Club, Springfield Indians, Jokerit (Finland).
- General Partner, NY Islanders NHL team.
- Coached 600+ youth in hockey & lacrosse.
- Led 3x Arizona State Championship team.
Education
- University of Pennsylvania – B.A. in Political Science.
- Wharton Graduate Division (MBA, Finance & Accounting).